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“I made it through this”: One young woman’s story of overcoming her eating disorder
1 June 2017Sara sits in an office at CMHA Waterloo Wellington’s Weber Street location, smiling and laughing. “I’m just way happier with myself,” she says. “I know I don’t have to look…
Ride Don’t Hide Spotlight: Chief Bryan Larkin’s Story
26 May 2017It is my hope, not just as Chief of Police, but as a community member, that people realize mental illness does not define them. Being vulnerable and needing help is not a weakness. Seeking help takes courage, strength, and perhaps most importantly, support from one another.
Ride Don’t Hide Spotlight: Minh’s Story
26 May 2017It takes courage to ask for help, but it shouldn’t be so! I have lived a childhood of severe abuse and as a result I suffer from PTSD. But I am first and foremost a husband and a father of two; I provide for my family and I am an active member of my community. Living a normal life with mental illness is possible when you receive appropriate support.
Ride Don’t Hide Spotlight: Diane Freeman’s Story
26 May 2017In the weeks leading up to Ride Don’t Hide, CMHA Waterloo Wellington will bring you stories from riders and fundraisers about why mental health is important to them. Ride Don’t…
Guelph Storm and CMHA Waterloo Wellington Raise Awareness about Mental Health
24 May 2017Guelph Storm and CMHA Waterloo Wellington raise awareness about mental health during recent home game On Friday February 12th the Guelph Storm and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Waterloo Wellington…
Acting Executive Director Helen Fishburn Interview on 101.1FM
24 May 2017Acting Executive Director Helen Fishburn was interviewed on The Grand 101.1FM about mental health as a part of Bell Let’s Talk Day. Please click on the play button to listen…
IMPACT Program Launch
24 May 2017An innovative partnership between the Wellington County OPP and CMHA WW ‘IMPACT’ – ‘Integrated Mobile Police and Crisis Team’ has officially launched. Specially trained Mental Health Clinicians can now attend…
If you need support, help is now Here 24/7
24 May 2017Here 24/7 is your front door to the addictions, mental health and crisis services provided by 12 agencies across Waterloo Wellington. CMHA WW is proud to be the lead partner for…
CTV Kitchener Story Highlights Partnership with Waterloo Regional Police
24 May 2017In the last five years, the number of Mental Health Act arrests in Waterloo Region has fallen — even though police have had 41% more calls for mental health crisis…