Although anxiety, depression, and loneliness may occur anytime during the year, the stress of the holidays can amplify these feelings. For those coping with mental health issues, the holidays can be a daunting, overwhelming challenge every year. That’s why CMHA Waterloo Wellington offers support and information to people affected by mental health issues – so […]Continue readingGive the gift of mental health this holiday season
From Nov. 13 to 19, CMHA Waterloo Wellington will join with the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery organizations across the country to mark National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW). NAAW is an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about substance misuse, prevention, treatment and recovery. This year’s NAAW theme […]Continue readingCMHA Waterloo Wellington Marks National Addictions Awareness Week
In 2014 the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network approached CMHA WW, concerned about the wait time for care for those who were struggling with an Eating Disorder in our region. Eating Disorders has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness and as a result wait times for service are always a concern. Due to […]Continue readingWait Times Down to Less Than a Month for Eating Disorder Service
The Kitchener office of Dillon Consulting Limited is celebrating the Canadian company’s 70th anniversary in a unique way. It is partnering with Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington to raise awareness about the importance of positive mental health in this community. During Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 2-8) and throughout the month of October, Dillon […]Continue readingLocal company marks 70th anniversary by focusing on mental health promotion
Ontario is investing more than $200,360 to help the Guelph Police Service, Canadian Mental Health Association – Waterloo Wellington (CMHA-WW) and Victim Services Wellington work with local partners to build a safer, stronger community in Guelph and Wellington County. Funding from the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services’ Proceeds of Crime Front Line […]Continue readingCMHA WW Receives Gatekeeper Project Funding to Help Vulnerable Seniors
In advance of World Suicide Prevention Day this Saturday, Guelph Storm defenceman Garrett McFadden is speaking out about the importance of maintaining positive mental health. McFadden, his family and friends were shocked when a boy they knew died by suicide five years ago. The event, as well as challenges he’s endured as a hockey player, […]Continue readingGuelph Storm Veteran Shares His Story About Mental Health for World Suicide Prevention Day
On Sunday June 26th, 2016 we had over 135 riders take part in our inaugural Ride Don’t Hide cycle event. Riders took part in either a family-friendly 8km ride or a 47km route. We were joined by thousands of other Canadians in 28 other cities across Canada and by hundreds of virtual riders in their communities who, […]Continue readingInaugural Ride Don’t Hide a Success!!
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Talk Today now available nationwide The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) officially partnered on May 24, expanding the mental health and suicide-awareness program Talk Today. The announcement, made at the CHLs national championship tournament, the Memorial Cup, marks the first step towards linking each of the 60 major junior […]Continue readingTalk Today Now Available Nationwide
The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington Dufferin Intensive Geriatric Service Worker team was recently recognized at the 13th Annual Service Awards for Geriatric Excellence (SAGE). SAGE is a unique program that celebrates the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations committed to providing the highest quality of care to older adults in our communities to […]Continue readingIntensive Geriatric Service Worker Program Wins The Village of Wentworth Heights Team Award