From left: Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie, Staff Sgt. David Doxey, Jennifer Bechtel, Kim Catcher, Tracy Dupuis, Staff Sgt. Jeimy Karavelus, and Chief Jeff DeRuyter. CMHA Waterloo Wellington’s Guelph-based IMPACT team, a joint venture with the Guelph Police Service, has earned special recognition from the Guelph Police Services Board. Jennifer Bechtel, Kim Catcher, and Tracy Dupuis […]Continue readingIMPACT team earns nod from Guelph Police Service
It’s the people that make the difference at CMHA Waterloo Wellington, and for two employees, that distinction has led to the Service Excellence Award and the We Are More Award. Paul Bowser, a clinician with the 1st Step Program, and Keehan Koorn, formerly of the Skills for Safer Living team (and currently a mental health […]Continue readingCMHA WW celebrates employees for going above and beyond
It takes courage to ask for help, but it shouldn’t be so! I have lived a childhood of severe abuse and as a result I suffer from PTSD. But I am first and foremost a husband and a father of two; I provide for my family and I am an […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide Spotlight: Minh’s Story
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League announced that defenceman Garrett McFadden of the Guelph Storm is the 2016-17 recipient of the Dan Snyder Memorial Trophy awarded annually to the OHL’s Humanitarian of the Year. In September, 2016, the Storm captain introduced ‘McFadden’s Movement’; a mental health campaign that strives to change, help, and develop […]Continue readingStorm’s Garrett McFadden named OHL Humanitarian of Year for mental health advocacy
On this National Nursing Week (May 8-14), CMHA Waterloo Wellington recognizes the important work of its many nurses in providing care to clients in the community. Over 30 nurses serve the community at CMHA WW, playing an integral role in assessing, treating, monitoring, and following up with clients to ensure they are receiving the proper […]Continue readingCMHA WW celebrates National Nursing Week
Former NHL All-Star goalie Clint Malarchuk has stared down death more than a few times in his life. Today, he’s using his platform to share his mental health journey and encourage others to seek help when they need it. “I was depressed. I was anxious,” says Malarchuk, who spent time with the Quebec Nordiques, the […]Continue readingMalarchuk brings message of hope, healing during Mental Health Week
Mike MacDonald had the room laughing to kick off CMHA Waterloo Wellington’s Mental Health Week lineup. MacDonald, a celebrated Just For Laughs performer, brought his routine to Waterloo’s CIGI campus on Monday evening — bringing levity to what can often be a serious topic in mental health. MacDonald shared candid stories about suicidal thoughts and […]Continue readingMental Health Week kicks off with a great time in Waterloo
Guelph City Hall, the University of Guelph, and THEMUSEUM in Downtown Kitchener are joining landmarks across the province in shining green during CMHA’s Mental Health Week (May 1-7) to #GETLOUD and raise awareness about the importance of addressing our mental health. Having these sites go green is a very public way to remind the community […]Continue readingShining green for CMHA Mental Health Week
One in five Canadians will experience mental health problems or mental illness in any given year. This Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association is calling on Canadians to #GETLOUD and raise awareness about the importance of addressing our mental health. To #GETLOUD means speaking out against the discrimination and stigma directed at people […]Continue reading#GETLOUD in Waterloo Wellington for CMHA’s Mental Health Week
CMHA Waterloo Wellington volunteers play a crucial role in our organization and our community. Without the dedication of volunteers, many programs offered by our branch would not be possible. That’s why from April 23 to 29, CMHA WW joins organizations across the country in celebrating Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers during National Volunteer Week. Volunteering can take many forms. […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week