Food Insecurity and Impacts on Mental Health for Children and Families

As kids return to school, local food groups say they are seeing an increase in children going to class hungry. We know that both positive and negative experiences shape a…

Mental Health Check-in September

In our monthly segment on 570 News, our CEO Helen Fishburn chats with Mike Farwell about World Suicide Prevention Day. “Suicide is a very complex issue…Suicide is about pain, it…

World Suicide Prevention Day – September 10th

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) is Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day with Those ‘Creating Hope Through Action’ Suicide is about pain. According to the Canadian Association…

Back to School Tips

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) has recommendations to keep mental health top of mind while preparing for the quickly approaching school year The start of the…

Mental Health Check-in August

In our monthly segment on 570 News, our CEO Helen Fishburn chats with Mike Farwell, about the challenges and stigma that still exist when it comes to mental health and…

Mental Health Check-up July

In our monthly segment on 570 News, our CEO Helen Fishburn chats with Larry Fedoruk, who was filling in for Mike Farwell, about climate change and how the recent wildfire…

CMHA Waterloo Wellington 2022-23 Annual Report

CMHA celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

Every June 21, Canadians come together to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity to honour the rich cultures and contributions of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. CMHA…

CMHA WW Recognizes Seniors Month

CMHA WW is dedicated to supporting the well-being of all people throughout their lives, including an important focus on older people. One in four Canadian seniors currently live with a…