This mutual aid group provides: support and encouragement; information on how and where to get help; insights on books and electronic media; special guest speakers such as therapists and dietitians; and suggestions about how to take care of yourself while helping your loved one.Continue readingEating Disorders: Family and Friends Education and Support Group
CMHA Programs and Services
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. Follow the links below for details.
Eating Disorders: Getting Help for Someone You Know
If you suspect someone you know has an eating disorder, you may feel: Helpless Confused Guilty Frustrated Frightened Angry Worried How you can help Do… Encourage your friend or relative to get help at school, work, or in the community (e.g. contact a youth worker, a resource teacher or counselor, any health professional, counseling services) […]Continue readingEating Disorders: Getting Help for Someone You Know
Eating Disorders: Getting Help for Yourself
Here are some materials that you may find helpful in your journey to recovery.Continue readingEating Disorders: Getting Help for Yourself
Eating Disorders: Important Resources
For more information on topics related to eating disorders.Continue readingEating Disorders: Important Resources
Employment Services
Employment Services assists individuals with disabilities in Waterloo Region and Wellington County to obtain competitive, paid employment. A range of employment supports are offered through three programs: Bridging Employment Supports, Links To Work, and New Directions (New Directions is available by internal referral only, within CMHA). CMHA WW is a sponsoring partner in the Making […]Continue readingEmployment Services
FACTT – Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team
What is the Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team? FACTT is a multidisciplinary team-based approach to support individuals living in the community who are dealing with significant mental health issues. We recognize resiliency and approach recovery as a process with ups and downs. We are able to adapt the intensity of support based on individual needs […]Continue readingFACTT – Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team
Family Information
About Us Special Services At Home Coordinators work with families of children with a Developmental Disability, and with families of children with a Physical Disability. Family Support Options has an ongoing commitment to provide the level of support required by families to negotiate the system successfully. Coordinators will assist families to utilize funding via both […]Continue readingFamily Information
Family Support Options
It is important to note that all SSAH/MFTD invoices and receipts are processed by CMHA WW on the 7th and the 22nd of each month – with a reimbursement cheque mailed out with in 5 to 10 business days. Please have them to CMHA WW by 8am on these dates. Any discrepancies in the invoices and […]Continue readingFamily Support Options
Here 24/7 Crisis Support
CMHA WW provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. If you would like to connect with services immediately, or are not sure what you need, please call Here 24/7 at 1-844-437-3247 (HERE-247), TTY: 1-877-688-5501, or […]Continue readingHere 24/7 Crisis Support
Infant and Child Development
Welcome to the Infant and Child Development Program at the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington Branch (CMHA WW). We use a family centred approach. The pivotal role of the family is recognized and respected. Babies start learning about their world at birth by looking, hearing, tasting, touching, smelling and moving. This learning generally follows […]Continue readingInfant and Child Development