The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington and The Kitchener Rangers have partnered for a mental health awareness game on Tuesday February 11th at 7pm, presented by Teachers Life, when they take on the Erie Otters at The Aud. The game day experience will have several features to promote the importance of mental health, including: […]Continue readingCMHA WW and Kitchener Rangers to host Talk Today Mental Health Awareness Game
February 1st to 7th is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. If you’re facing a challenge with an eating disorder, you’re not alone. Unfortunately in our society it has become common to worry about bodyweight, shape and size. For some people this worry becomes an eating disorder. Eating disorders can be damaging for you, your friends and […]Continue readingFebruary 1st to 7th is Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Children’s Mental Health Ontario has released their 2020 report on waitlists and wait times for child and youth mental health care in Ontario. As a member of CMHO, the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington provides child and youth mental health services in Guelph and Wellington County. The report reveals that surveying community child and […]Continue readingLocal Wait Times for Children’s Mental Health Services in Guelph and Wellington County a Concern for CMHA WW
January 29 is Bell Let’s Talk Day, and we’re joining in to help create positive change. One in five Canadians will experience a mental health issue or mental illness in any given year. But we all have mental health that we need to look after. All five in five of us. For 10 years, Canadians […]Continue readingTaking action for Bell Let’s Talk Day
I provide a safe space where an individual can talk about their pain and find a plan that works for them to keep them safe. I am proud to be able to help someone and potentially have an impact on their life, sometimes all it can take is one small conversation that can make a […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA: Monica Van Adrichem, Here 24/7 Service Coordinator
Whether you refer to it as the back to work blues, the January blues or the winter blues, people often share that they feel a little down after the holidays. And while Blue Monday is a myth, research confirms that Canadians are prone to a downward shift in mood in the winter months. A research […]Continue readingCMHA Waterloo Wellington offers tips to help with the winter blues
When looking at the full picture of our clients’ health, ensuring that their medication record is as up to date and electronically recorded is vitally important. 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 […]Continue readingInnovations in Care: Clinical Pharmacist Lead
From the time Eric was a young child he was involved in the sport of judo, he experienced his first concussion at just five-years old and received multiple over his competitive career. With the highs of competing at a junior national judo level also came the lows of dealing with depression at 15 years old. […]Continue readingMental Illness Recovery and Resiliency: Eric’s Story
Season’s greetings from everyone at CMHA Waterloo Wellington. Please note that our office will be closed on the following days: December 25, 26 and January 1. On December 24, 27, 31 our Wyndham and Surrey locations in Guelph, Blue Springs in Waterloo, and Cambridge and Mount Forest offices will be closed all other sites will […]Continue readingHappy Holidays from CMHA Waterloo Wellington
When Ana’s daughter was 13 years old, she developed an Eating Disorder and became very physically and mentally ill. Not knowing where to turn for help, Ana was introduced to the wonderful Eating Disorders team at CMHA WW. A Nurse Practitioner, Dietitian, Therapist and team worked weekly with Ana’s daughter through her recovery, “CMHA WW […]Continue readingCMHA WW Eating Disorders Team Proud Recipients of Stantec’s ‘Giving Where We’re Living’ Campaign