Thoughtful gifts placed lovingly under the tree, and festive decorations everywhere you look. It’s easy to get into the holiday spirit for most of us, but not for all. We all know someone, it could be you, a family member or close friend, who is dealing with a mental illness. 1 in 5 people will […]Continue readingSupport mental health, addictions, developmental services and awareness this holiday season
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Faces of CMHA: Albert Militante, Geriatric Outreach Nurse
Serving the senior population has a very big impact on me both personally and professionally. I feel very rewarded with the difference that I am able to make in the lives of the clients I care for. I am also extremely proud of my colleagues, management and the organization as a whole who are all […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA: Albert Militante, Geriatric Outreach Nurse
Our Services at Work: Mental Health Promotion and Education Team Makes Big Impact
CMHA Waterloo Wellington offers Mental Health Promotion and Education across the region. On any given day, our team of highly trained mental health educators share learnings with large businesses, small organizations, sports teams and coaches, service clubs, churches, social clubs, schools, families and more! After a recent presentation a participant reached out to our staff […]Continue readingOur Services at Work: Mental Health Promotion and Education Team Makes Big Impact
Faces of CMHA: Shannon Tobin, Mental Health and Justice Support Coordinator
I am proud to have the privilege to work with some truly amazing teams at CMHA WW as well as many great community partners to help implement the best care for individuals I am working with who have encountered the criminal justice system who struggle with mental health and/or addiction issues. I am most proud […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA: Shannon Tobin, Mental Health and Justice Support Coordinator
Raising mental health awareness for farmers
Mental health in the agriculture industry has recently become a topic of growing concern. Farmers face a unique set of challenges, such as weather conditions, crop infestation, animal disease, market volatility, and more. Often these issues are out of farmers’ control, yet directly affect their livelihoods and can negatively impact their well-being. Research shows that […]Continue readingRaising mental health awareness for farmers
November Mental health Check-up Mike Farwell Show
In this edition of our Mental Health Check-up with the Mike Farwell show on 570 News, our Director of Strategy and Community Engagement Alison DeMuy talks about our #ShowYourSole campaign launching November 22nd. The campaign aims to raise awareness about mental health, people will paint the bottom of the shoes teal (the colour of mental […]Continue readingNovember Mental health Check-up Mike Farwell Show
Innovations in Care: Ethics Framework and Committee
Since 2016, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington has had an ethics committee and formal process to discuss ethical dilemmas. Why does a community mental health organization need an ethics committee? Anytime and anywhere, an organization is involved in the health and well-being of others, there will always be a need for an ethics […]Continue readingInnovations in Care: Ethics Framework and Committee
Join us for An Evening of Sole: Featuring Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida
Celebrate the launch of our Show Your Sole Campaign! NOV.22.2019, 6PM to 9PM Catalyst137 | Kitchener, ON Click here to learn more and purchase tickets Continue readingJoin us for An Evening of Sole: Featuring Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida
Here4Hope 2019 Event Featuring Cheryl Pounder, Gold Medal Champion
Join the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, the County of Wellington, Wellington OPP, and community partners as we continue the conversation about mental health and suicide. Here4Hope brings you Cheryl Pounder two-time Olympic gold medalist to the Centre Wellington Sportsplex on Tuesday December 3rd – 6:30pm. Please register below: Cheryl Pounder, Gold Medal Champion […]Continue readingHere4Hope 2019 Event Featuring Cheryl Pounder, Gold Medal Champion
Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington to Participate in Accreditation Process November 18-21st
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington is committed to improving client care. From November 18-21st, CMHA WW will be participating in the Accreditation Canada evaluation. Accreditation is a process that enables us to elevate and improve the quality and safety of our services through peer review and self-assessment. Accreditation is a key tool to […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington to Participate in Accreditation Process November 18-21st