The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts, and hopelessness in the Ontario population. This, according to the newest wave of data collected through a nationwide monitoring survey on the mental health impacts of COVID-19, released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association […]Continue readingNew nationwide survey finds Ontarians’ mental health eroding
CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins individuals and organizations worldwide to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. These acts of violence are due to stigma and discrimination against their identity and community. Individuals who […]Continue readingCMHA commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
Due to the pandemic, in March CMHA WW started offering many of our services virtually. We want to hear how the experience of receiving virtual care (video or phone appointments) was for you. Please let us know by completing a short, confidential survey. You can access the survey through the following ways: Click here to complete […]Continue readingWe care what you think – Virtual Care Experience
Join community healthcare leader Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik, family doctor and founder, ARCH Clinic Waterloo and Wellington, and mental health expert Helen Fishburn, Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, for this monthly video talk series. Anne-Marie and Helen sit down with with community leaders to discuss how we can find balance […]Continue readingFinding the Balance During COVID-19 webinar series
I consider myself to be a support for peer supporters. I do this by providing coaching, mentoring, training, and support to both internal peer staff and peer staff from external agencies. I have many proud moments of my time at CMHA … a recent proud moment was when my team nominated me for the ‘Pay […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA WW: Julia Read, Practice Lead, Self Help & Peer Support
We are all familiar with the guidelines from public health agencies on how to keep ourselves safe during the pandemic, but what about staying mentally well? We’ve created a one-pager reminding everyone that mental wellness plays a key part in staying safe as COVID-19 continues. Taking Care of Your Whole Self During COVID-19 complements public […]Continue readingTaking care of your whole self during COVID-19
On October 10, 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 Mental Health […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Mental Health Day 2020
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 (CMHAWW) 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 […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Homeless Day 2020
BounceBack can help. For those struggling with low mood, worry, stress, or mild to moderate depression or anxiety, you can look to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA’s) free skill-building program BounceBack®: Reclaim your health. Through one-on-one telephone coaching and online videos offered in multiple languages, adults and youth 15+ learn skills to help manage […]Continue readingFeeling low? Stressed? Anxious? BounceBack can help
Skyline’s annual Fore-Go Golf for Mental Health Fundraiser looks different this year due to the ongoing pandemic. The 2020 version, unveiled yesterday, is a week-long video series campaign featuring Skyline and five community partners that support youth mental health. One of which is CMHA WW! Alison De Muy, Director of Strategy and Community Engagement, spoke […]Continue readingCMHA WW featured in Skyline’s Fore-Go Golf for Mental Health Fundraiser