Recognizing the significant mental health toll that treating COVID-19 is taking on our front line healthcare workforce and first responders, CMHA Waterloo Wellington in partnership with our community providers has created a new service to provide free, immediate mental health and addiction care to front line healthcare workers. Building on our recognizable brand, Here 24/7, […]Continue readingHere 4 Healthcare
Today, CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating Caregiver Day. Caregiver Day is intended to honour caregivers — the millions of parents, children, siblings, spouses and friends who provide unpaid care to support someone with a diminishing physical ability, a debilitating cognitive condition or a chronic life-limiting illness. Caregivers often […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Caregiver Day 2020
We want to make it easy for our families of children with a developmental or physical disability to access information and forms while we work with you in a virtual way during COVID-19. As we approach our March 31 year end deadline, we remind our families to access forms and information on our website HERE. […]Continue readingInformation for our families of children with a Developmental or Physical Disabilities
(March 24, 2020) Deemed an essential service by the Ontario government amid public health concerns related to COVID-19, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Waterloo Wellington remains open and is ensuring community mental health and addictions supports are safely available by providing programs, services and information online and over the phone as this situation develops. In […]Continue readingCMHA Waterloo Wellington deemed essential service; providing community supports in different ways
Receiving mental health supports at the right place at the right time are key to recovery. This is why a partnership between the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington and Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis is so impactful. Since March 2019, thanks to funds raised through The Shopper’s Run for Women a CMHA WW Mental Health […]Continue readingPartnership Helps Women in Crisis Receive Mental Health Supports at the Right Place at the Right Time
Medication Management is a key piece in helping individuals maintain mental wellness. In many cases, medication is a stepping-stone that enables individuals to get to a place of wellness where they are then able to engage in other important aspects of treatment. There are some myths or misconceptions about mental health and medication – here […]Continue readingMyths or Misconceptions about Mental Health and Medication
From March 2-8, CMHA Waterloo Wellington will recognize the valuable contributions and expertise of Ontario social workers. Social Work Week annually celebrates the profession and the valuable work of approximately 20,000 registered Ontario social workers. This week, we will celebrate alongside the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and our branch staff. This year’s theme […]Continue readingCMHA Waterloo Wellington celebrates Social Work Week 2020
On February 26, individuals and organizations across the country will come together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day, an annual anti-bullying campaign. Bullying is a form of aggression where there is a power imbalance; the person doing the bullying has power over the person being victimized. In additional to any physical trauma incurred, bullying can result […]Continue readingCMHA WW Recognizes Pink Shirt Day
In this edition of our Mental Health Check-up with the Mike Farwell show on 570 News, our Executive Director Helen Fishburn and Director of Community Engagement and Innovation Alison DeMuy talk about our partnership with the Kitchener Rangers and Guelph Storm through Talk Today, seven ways to use social media to benefit your mental health […]Continue readingFebruary Mental Health Check-up Mike Farwell Show
Loved ones can play a big part in helping a person with a mental illness recover, work towards their goals, and stay well. Care and emotional support go a long way in recovery and well-being. So can practical help, like managing doctor’s appointments and other daily tasks such as financial planning. Beginning in March the […]Continue readingCMHA WW Offering Educational Series for Family Members Supporting Adult Loved Ones with a Mental Illness