Noah Irvine is a valued member of the CMHA Waterloo Wellington community and a mental health advocate with an inspiring story in the face of adversity. Noah lost his mother to suicide when he was five years old. When Noah was 15, his father died of a prescription drug overdose after a long battle with mental […]Continue readingCMHA advocate pens inspiring book
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CMHA WW Celebrates International Self-Care Day
CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. A self-care task should not be big or complicated – in fact, when energy and resolve is low, […]Continue readingCMHA WW Celebrates International Self-Care Day
Bruce Weddel’s Song Donation
Inspiration for writing a song can come from almost anywhere and sometimes the words just come to you. This was the case for Bruce Weddel, who wrote a song with inspiration from those around him and himself. He hopes the song touches the hearts of those who need it. He also wants to give back […]Continue readingBruce Weddel’s Song Donation
CMHA WW Annual Report 2021-2022
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Don’t stress it! Join us for a webinar to learn tips to manage stress and anxiety for return-to-the-office or other reasons
Are you stressed or anxious about world events or other things happening in your lives, like returning to the office? Join us for a one-hour webinar presentation with the Canadian Mental Health Association. You’ll hear from the BounceBack team, as well as receive our Back-to-the-office guide and other tips to help you better manage life’s […]Continue readingDon’t stress it! Join us for a webinar to learn tips to manage stress and anxiety for return-to-the-office or other reasons
CMHA Waterloo Wellington recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
On June 14, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Waterloo Wellington joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. A 2021 survey conducted by Movember and Ipsos showed that Canadian men […]Continue readingCMHA Waterloo Wellington recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
CMHA WW No Longer Requiring Masks as of June 11, 2022
Masking requirement mandates are expiring as of June 11, 2022. The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington is no longer requiring masks to be worn by individuals attending CMHA WW sites, except in identified circumstances where COVID-19 transmission is at higher risk. As an organization we continue to honour individual preferences, and masks will still be available for those who […]Continue readingCMHA WW No Longer Requiring Masks as of June 11, 2022
Innovations in Care: Here 24/7 is Now Accepting E-Referrals
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington is the lead agency for Here 24/7, the single access point for addictions, mental health, and crisis services provided by 11 agencies across Waterloo Wellington. Here 24/7 is now accepting e-referrals, replacing traditional fax-and-paper systems and thereby creating a more efficient way for primary care doctors to connect […]Continue readingInnovations in Care: Here 24/7 is Now Accepting E-Referrals
Supporters of CMHA WW: The Exodus Watch Co.
With time, things get better. The Exodus Watch Co. was born out of struggles by two entrepreneurs. Sebastian, 28 and Aundrea, 27 started Exodus in 2021, mid-pandemic. Aundrea, as many of us can relate, was struggling with the uncertainty of the pandemic and when things would get better, and Sebastian having been through a personal […]Continue readingSupporters of CMHA WW: The Exodus Watch Co.
New ‘Shift Your Mind’ Program Promotes Mental Fitness
CMHA Waterloo Wellington and Running Room are collaborating with a new program to help companies increase their mental health fitness The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington and Running Room are launching Shift Your Mind, a new initiative to help companies improve the mental fitness of employees. Shift Your Mind is a mental fitness training […]Continue readingNew ‘Shift Your Mind’ Program Promotes Mental Fitness