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On April 4, CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins organizations and communities across the province for Family Caregiver Day, a chance to recognize and celebrate the value of caregivers to Ontario’s families, health care system, and economy. According to the Ontario Caregiver Coalition, there are over 3 million unpaid caregivers in the province, providing support to loved […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes the value of family caregivers

It was quite a sight to see – grown adults competing in an obstacle course on tricycles! The Ride Don’t Hide launch event was held on Wednesday March 22nd at Conestoga Mall. KFUN host Angie Hill, Guelph Storm captain Garrett McFadden, Waterloo Regional Police Inspector Craig Ambrose, Waterloo City Councillor Jeff Henry and Executive Director Fred […]Continue readingCMHA WW Kicks off Ride Don’t Hide at Conestoga Mall

Time to work on your outside voice! Get ready to Get Loud this May 1-7 for the 66th annual CMHA Mental Health Week. This year, Canadians are getting loud to end wait times, because it takes far too long to get the mental health care we need, when we need it. Think of “getting loud” […]Continue readingGet Ready to Get Loud for CMHA Mental Health Week

A new partnership with the local Zehrs at Stanley Park Mall in Kitchener and at the Imperial location in Guelph is helping Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington clients build skills to create nutritious and economical meals. Clients attending the support coordination program in Guelph and Kitchener and the FACT (Flexible Assertive Community Treatment) team […]Continue readingLocal Zehrs Partnerships Helping CMHA WW Clients Build Skills to Create Nutritious and Economical Meals at Home

The Kitchener Rangers and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Waterloo Wellington Branch are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of mental health during an upcoming Kitchener Rangers home game. The Kitchener Rangers game on Tuesday, February 7th vs. the Niagara IceDogs at 7:00pm will feature: A CMHA-run kiosk so fans can learn more […]Continue readingThe Kitchener Rangers and CMHA Waterloo Wellington Team Up to Raise Awareness about Mental Health

[January 31, Guelph, ON] – The Guelph Storm and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Waterloo Wellington Branch are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of mental health during an upcoming Guelph Storm home game. The Guelph Storm game on Friday February 3rd at 7:30pm will feature: A CMHA-run kiosk so fans can learn […]Continue readingThe Guelph Storm and CMHA Waterloo Wellington Team up to Raise Awareness about Mental Health during Home Game

Canadians across the country will join together on social media to text, talk and tweet about mental health for the 7th annual Bell Let’s Talk Day on January 25, 2017. Bell’s annual campaign encourages people to “start the conversation” about mental health with friends, family and co-workers, recognizing that simply talking makes a significant impact […]Continue readingSupport mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day

With the holidays over and the grey winter weather setting in, some Canadians may notice a shift in mood and energy. While ‘Blue Monday’ – the third Monday of January – once touted as the most depressing day of the year, has proven to be a myth, the ‘winter blues’ are all too real. Research […]Continue readingCoping with the winter blues