Shaelyn Heise and Robin Young know what it’s like to struggle with mental health. “We’ve both experienced feeling alone and feeling like we couldn’t reach out,” says Heise. A native of Wellesley, Ontario, she recalls the experience of surviving a suicide attempt in 2013 and the help she received from Skills for Safer Living in […]Continue readingTee Up for Mental Health raises over $7,000 for Skills for Safer Living
CMHA Waterloo Wellington is honoured to have singer-songwriter Shae Dupuy join the 2018 Ride Don’t Hide as an Ambassador. A Canadian Country Music Awards nominee from Cambridge, Ontario, Dupuy has become a mental health advocate in her own right through her ‘Strong Is Beautiful’ campaign, encouraging fans and followers to recognize beauty and strength in […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide Ambassador Spotlight: Shae Dupuy
As of 5:00pm on March 29th, 2018, Here 24/7 will take the place of the Distress Centre. The change comes as CMHA Waterloo Wellington continuously adapts to external funding and finding the best method of serving the community of Waterloo Region, Guelph, and Wellington County. CMHA WW believes the realignment – with Here 24/7’s continued […]Continue readingHere 24/7 to take place of Distress Centre
On June 24th, 2018, thousands of Canadians from British Columbia to Newfoundland and Labrador will take part in the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Ride Don’t Hide, the largest mental health bike ride in Canada. Quinn Silbermann is the captain of Team SSHB Waterloo and a top fundraiser of CMHA’s Waterloo Wellington’s ride. Here’s what he has […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide Spotlight: Quinn’s Story
It’s time to press for progress. That’s the theme of International Women’s Day this year. Celebrated on March 8 around the world, the annual awareness day has a special emphasis on action for gender parity, including in the mental health and addictions sector. A number of studies on women’s health have demonstrated strong links between […]Continue readingCMHA calls for action on International Women’s Day
Spend any time around Guelph Storm captain Garrett McFadden and you’ll see why he’s earned the mantle of team leader. The 2017 OHL Humanitarian of the Year, McFadden – a native of Kincardine, Ontario – has become a champion for mental health during his time with the Storm, raising over $7,000 for CMHA Waterloo Wellington […]Continue readingMcFadden’s Movement donates $10,000 to CMHA Waterloo Wellington
Local community agencies invite anyone impacted by the recent tragedy involving young Kaden’s search to reach out. We are here to listen and support. While you care for each other, please remember to care for yourself. Remember to: • Practice self-care. • Rest, take time to eat, see your doctor, etc. • Help children maintain […]Continue readingBring Kaden home: a note from local community agencies
CMHA Waterloo Wellington is encouraging Ontarians to take a stand for equitable access to mental health and addictions care for Zero Discrimination Day. Held annually on March 1, Zero Discrimination Day is an annual campaign which aims to celebrate diversity and reject discrimination in all its forms. CMHA recognizes that stigma and discrimination is a […]Continue readingCMHA takes a stand for Zero Discrimination Day
On February 28, individuals and organizations across the country will come together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day, an annual anti-bullying campaign. Bullying is a major problem in our schools, workplaces, homes, and online. Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy […]Continue readingCMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
I’d like to introduce ED. ED has been with me for as long as I can remember. At some point, ED moved in permanently and we become so intertwined that you couldn’t tell where ED began and I ended. I didn’t realize ED was always with me until about a year ago when I was […]Continue readingRecovery Blog: “I am good enough” — one woman’s recovery journey from an eating disorder