Emily’s first brush with her son’s psychosis happened in the middle of the night. “Kellen was pounding on the bedroom door,” she says. “The lights were all on, and I knew something was clearly wrong. He was agitated, and pacing, and having a difficult time.” Kellen, home from university, had begun spending more and more […]Continue reading“You’re not in it all alone”: A mother’s story of her son’s psychosis
Over the winter months, it’s normal for many Canadians to notice a shift in their mood and find themselves lacking energy. Research in Ontario suggests that 15 percent of the general population experience these winter blues, which can include changes in appetite and lethargy. The winter blues differs from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), which affects […]Continue readingTips to beat the winter blues
For decades, mental health and addictions services in communities throughout Ontario have been chronically underfunded compared to other parts of the health system. The result: it’s impossible to meet the needs of Ontarians. Wait times are up. Programs have been cut. People are falling through the cracks. But we’re on the cusp of something big. […]Continue readingJoin CMHA in the call to Erase the Difference
Are you a parent in the Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin area? Looking for support with your child’s development? CMHA WW is proud to be the host agency of Here4Kids. Parents can call Here4Kids at 1-844-4KIDS-11 (1-844-454-3711) to speak with a service coordinator about linking to services for challenges relating to their child’s speech, movement, play, behaviour, learning, and/or […]Continue readingHere4Kids launches to support families in Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin
The holiday period can be a stressful time. This can be especially true for children and youth. As a recent Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) and Ipsos Public Affairs survey reveals, half of parents have been concerned for their child’s anxiety level and 36 per cent of parents have talked to a health professional about […]Continue readingTips from CMHA WW for child and youth wellness during the holidays
CMHA hosts Canada’s Top Conference on Workplace Mental Health March 13-14 in Vancouver Join us in Vancouver on March 13-14 and gain the skills and inspiration to improve mental health in your workplace. Connect with others who continue to innovate in transforming Canadian workplaces into psychologically safe and supportive places where everyone can work safely […]Continue readingBottom Line 2018 – Navigating the New Workplace: We All Have a Part
Opioid overdoses and life-saving naloxone are frightening and serious subjects. But a new easy-to-understand resource can help organizations and the average person identify the signs of an opioid-overdose and how to deliver potentially life-saving naloxone. Reducing Harms: Recognizing and Responding to Opioid Overdoses in Your Organization is particularly useful for community groups who work with […]Continue readingNew toolkit helps in the fight against opioid overdoses
The Waterloo Wellington LHIN (WWLHIN) has announced more than $2.3 million in provincial funding to prevent opioid addiction and overdose for residents across Waterloo Wellington. The WWLHIN worked in partnership with local addiction and mental health service providers, including CMHA Waterloo Wellington, to allocate the funding to initiatives that will have the greatest immediate impact […]Continue readingWWLHIN funding to support CMHA WW’s response to opioid addiction
Increased mental health and addictions support is coming to Elmira. The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington’s Self Help Services, in partnership with Woolwich Community Services, are introducing three new peer support groups – some which will meet weekly, and others which will meet every second week. The peer support groups will cover depression and […]Continue readingIncreased mental health, addictions peer support coming to Elmira
The language around substance use issues can help or hinder recovery. That’s the message of this year’s National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), an annual campaign from November 12th to 18th led by Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. This year’s NAAW theme is Words Matter, drawing attention to how the use of stigmatizing language can perpetuate […]Continue readingCMHA Waterloo Wellington recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week