1st Step is an assessment and treatment program for people who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis — an experience where you might have trouble telling the difference between what is real and what isn’t.Continue readingServices for First Episode of Psychosis
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.
Services in French/Services de santé mentale en français
Services de santé mentale en français Vous vous sentez déprimé, nerveux, dépassé,… vous souhaiteriez en parler en français. Pour les enfants, les adultes et les seniors, ce programme vous offre accès à différents services de soutien en santé mentale en françaisContinue readingServices in French/Services de santé mentale en français
Skills for Safer Living
A Suicide-Intervention Support Group The Skills for Safer Living program is a combination of a twenty-week skills-based group and a peer support group for individuals with recurring thoughts and behaviours about suicide. The group process and content has been derived from innovative work that has developed over the last ten years at St. Michael’s Hospital […]Continue readingSkills for Safer Living
Supporting Kids in Camp
Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington are proud to continue to provide a great program each summer for families of children with special needs. “Supporting Kids in Camp” provides children who have special needs with trained and experienced one to one workers, called Support Counsellors, so that they may attend specialized and/or integrated community […]Continue readingSupporting Kids in Camp
Supporting Kids in Camp Email Distribution List
Supportive Housing
This is a recovery-based service that combines support with housing to promote successful tenancies.Continue readingSupportive Housing
Walk-In Service for Children, Youth and Families (ages 6-18)
If you are currently looking for Walk In or Mental Health Services for your child age 6-18. Please call HERE 24/7 1-844-437-3247 (HERE 247) and ask to book a single session appointment. To access services and supports for children from prenatal to age six in Guelph and Wellington County, call Here4Kids: 1-844-454-3711 (4KIDS 11).Continue readingWalk-In Service for Children, Youth and Families (ages 6-18)
Waterloo Wellington Neighbours: Connecting Older Adults to Community Supports
The Waterloo Wellington Neighbours Program aims to educate local community members to be change-makers by helping to identify vulnerable and at-risk older adults. The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington and local partners, with funding from the United Way Waterloo Region, are offering education sessions for community members, businesses and service providers. The sessions will […]Continue readingWaterloo Wellington Neighbours: Connecting Older Adults to Community Supports
Waterloo Wellington Older Adult Strategy
What is an Eating Disorder?
No single cause of eating disorders has been found to date. There are a variety of influences with eating disorders, including personality and genetics, as well as biochemical, socio-cultural, familial, and experiential factors. Each individual is different, and no two stories are the same. It is important to be educated about eating disorders and find […]Continue readingWhat is an Eating Disorder?