Each small moment can add up to make a big difference. That’s the message individuals, organizations, policy makers, and advocates are sharing this year to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th. The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) estimates that each day in Canada, 11 people die by suicide and 210 make […]Continue readingCMHA WW commemorates World Suicide Prevention Day
July 24th is International Self-Care Day, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. Established in 2011 by the International Self-Care Foundation (ISCF), Self-Care Day aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. Self-care […]Continue readingCMHA WW recognizes International Self-Care Day
CMHA Waterloo Wellington’s WAYVE and Skills for Safer Living programs joined the Youth Suicide Prevention conference in Waterloo on June 19th to share their work. The conference, hosted by the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council and the Ontario Association for Suicide Prevention, brought attendees from across Southwestern and Eastern Ontario to hear about best practices […]Continue readingWAYVE, Skills for Safer Living highlighted at suicide prevention conference
CMHA Waterloo Wellington’s IMPACT team has earned special recognition from the Wellington County Police Services Board. On Thursday, June 29th, the Board recognized the positive community success of the Wellington OPP IMPACT team. The program, funded by the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integrated Network, enables specially-trained Mental Health Clinicians to attend mental health-related calls alongside […]Continue readingIMPACT team earns honours for work with Wellington OPP
How can our community better serve people, knowing the potential effects of adverse childhood experiences? In late June, CMHA Waterloo Wellington joined a host of other community partners and organizations in asking that question. Community leaders heard from Dr. Jean Clinton, a renowned child psychiatrist and associate professor at McMaster University, about the power of […]Continue readingCMHA WW joins community partners in discussing how to foster resilience in midst of adverse childhood experiences
Rainclouds and hailstorms couldn’t dampen the mood at CMHA Waterloo Wellington’s second annual Ride Don’t Hide, a community bike ride raising mental health awareness and funds for mental health services. Over 150 riders gathered on Sunday, June 25th in St. Jacobs – some driving for as long as three hours to attend – raising over […]Continue readingCMHA WW’s Ride Don’t Hide raises over $40,000 for mental health initiatives
On June 21st, CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins individuals and organizations across Canada in celebrating National Aboriginal Day. This annual event is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. The Canadian Constitution recognizes these three groups as Aboriginal peoples, […]Continue readingCMHA WW celebrates National Aboriginal Day
On June 15th, CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins organizations around the world in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It is estimated that 10% of older adults will experience one or more forms of abuse at some point during their senior years. We are encouraging everyone to show the world you care about ending elder abuse […]Continue readingCMHA WW recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
In the weeks leading up to Ride Don’t Hide, CMHA Waterloo Wellington will bring you stories from riders and fundraisers about why mental health is important to them. Ride Don’t Hide is a national campaign hosted by the CMHA on Sunday, June 25th, bringing together over 10,000 participants in communities across the country with the […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide Spotlight: Jaclyn’s Story
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington is receiving a big boost in helping to improve mental health care in Waterloo Region. CMHA WW has been named the 2017 investee by Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region (SVP). The partnership will include up to $25,000 of unrestricted annual funding for three years, amounting to a potential of […]Continue readingCMHA WW named 2017 investee of Social Venture Partners Waterloo Region