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CMHA Waterloo Wellington Commemorates Mental Illness Awareness Week
28 September 2018The first week of October brings with it the reminder that millions of Canadians live with mental illnesses every day. Oct 1-7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). MIAW is…
International Self-Care Day
27 September 2018CMHA Waterloo Wellington joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay…
Finding Strength and Support: Nicole’s Story
27 September 2018For as long as I can remember, friends turned to me for advice. They looked at me as the funny upbeat girl who never really let “life” get to her….
Faces of CMHA: Heather Glenister, Coordinator Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin
26 September 2018The commitment and compassion of the people who work at CMHA is incredible. I cannot see myself doing anything else, the people that are on the Suicide Awareness Council of…
CMHA WW recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
10 September 2018Written by Meredith Gardiner, Director of Services September 10th is World Suicide Awareness day. It is an opportunity to bring awareness and to open up dialogue about the struggle many…
Recovery and Resiliency: How CMHA WW’s Inclusion Support Services Helped the El Mohamad Family
6 September 2018Imagine fleeing your home country in the midst of increasing tension and hostility. Travelling from Palestine to Lebanon to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in hopes of one day living…
Back to School Mental Health Tips
4 September 2018As students and parents are in the midst of back-to school-season, CMHA Waterloo Wellington is reminding people to keep mental health in mind during the transition. While a new school year can be exciting,…
Back to School Tips for Parents
27 August 2018Written by Jennifer Gleeson, Manager of Children’s Services CMHA WW The most wonderful time of the year!! This is the jingle on television marking the return to school in the…
Faces of CMHA: Sharon Dills – Mental Health Worker in Schools
23 August 2018You miss a day of school, you start to think how will I catch up? A day turns into a few days, now you think you are really behind in…