The staff at CMHA is interested in better understanding how occupational therapy could add value to their services to support their clients, and this eagerness to learn and accept change was exciting! The culture of acceptance and of truly caring for both the staff and the individuals they work with was notable from the very […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA: Chelsea Crocker, Occupational Therapist FACT Team
As of today, the recreational use of cannabis is now legal in Canada. After alcohol, cannabis is the most widely used psychoactive substance in Canada.[i] It is consumed by Canadians for a variety reasons: for medical purposes, for pleasure, to relax, to experiment, and to cope with stress. Under the new Cannabis Act, adults 18 […]Continue readingMental Health and Legal Cannabis in Canada
I could not ask for a better fit. To have the opportunity to work with young people and their families has been one of the greatest gifts. To meet people early on in their recovery, to be a part of helping them through one of the most difficult parts of their experience, and to see […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA: Paul Bowser, Early Psychosis Intervention Clinician with the First Step team
On Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, CMHA Waterloo Wellington will join international mental health organizations to celebrate World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is supported by the World Health Organization as an important way to raise awareness and advocate for better care for those with mental health issues worldwide. The theme this year is […]Continue readingWorld Mental Health Day recognizes the mental health of young people
Housing with supports is key to recovery for many people living with mental health or addictions issues. This is one of the main messages that CMHA Waterloo Wellington is sharing with the community to mark World Homeless Day this October 10. Evidence indicates that having a place to call home means a better quality of life and […]Continue readingWorld Homeless Day
For the past year, the Waterloo Wellington LHIN has been leading a review of Intensive Services for adults in our region with complex mental health and addiction needs. This became a priority area because of the long wait times for those needing intensive services. The redesign reviewed the current Support Coordination and ACT services and […]Continue readingAdult Intensive Addiction and Mental Health Services: An Update from CMHA WW
The first week of October brings with it the reminder that millions of Canadians live with mental illnesses every day. Oct 1-7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). MIAW is an annual national public education campaign coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH). CAMIMH’s mandate is to ensure that mental […]Continue readingCMHA Waterloo Wellington Commemorates Mental Illness Awareness Week
The commitment and compassion of the people who work at CMHA is incredible. I cannot see myself doing anything else, the people that are on the Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin and what we are doing is very exciting. There is a lot energy and synergy that happens when people come together for a […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA: Heather Glenister, Coordinator Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin
I think what brought me to the Skills for Safer Living team was seeing the huge need in our community for spaces to speak about suicide in a way that validates people’s pain, while inviting individuals to connect with life/living. That’s one of the main features of the Skills for Safer Living program and I […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA: Bethany Deml – Skills for Safer Living Coordinator
Written by Meredith Gardiner, Director of Services September 10th is World Suicide Awareness day. It is an opportunity to bring awareness and to open up dialogue about the struggle many people in our community face every day. It is also an opportunity to highlight that there is help and where to get support if you […]Continue readingCMHA WW recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day