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Meeting Minutes of 52nd Annual General Meeting
Call to Order Rod MacIntosh, President call the meeting to order. Approximately 100 people attended. Minutes of 51st Annual General Meeting held in Seaforth October 10, 2018. Moved by Dennis Vere, seconded by Matt Mackey that the minutes of the 51st Annual General Meeting held on October 10, 2018 be accepted. Carried Board of Directors […]Continue readingMeeting Minutes of 52nd Annual General Meeting
Canadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times TORONTO, May 4, 2020 /CNW/ – Most Canadians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership […]Continue readingCanadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
BounceBack offers quick tips to support your mental health during COVID-19
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s BounceBack program has developed a mental health tip sheet to support those who may be experiencing heightened mental health challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tip sheet, titled 10 things you can do right now to reduce anxiety, stress, worry related to COVID-19, offers 10 quick […]Continue readingBounceBack offers quick tips to support your mental health during COVID-19
Help Support Mental Health in Nova Scotia
A few weeks ago, a terrible tragedy took place in and around Portapique, Nova Scotia. As communities across that province deal with the aftermath of this tragedy, it’s evident that Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Nova Scotia Division has become an important resource for those needing support with their mental health. CMHA Nova […]Continue readingHelp Support Mental Health in Nova Scotia
Signal for Help Campaign Launches to Help People Experiencing Gender-Based Violence During Home Isolation
Canadian Women’s Foundation News Release on ‘Signal for Help’ […]Continue readingSignal for Help Campaign Launches to Help People Experiencing Gender-Based Violence During Home Isolation
CMHA HURON PERTH MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES DEEMED ESSENTIAL SERVICE; PROVIDING COMMUNITY SUPPORTS IN DIFFERENT WAYS
Deemed an essential service by the Ontario government amid public health concerns related to COVID-19, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Huron Perth remains open and is ensuring community mental health and addictions supports are safely available by providing programs, services and information online, over the phone and in some cases face to face as this […]Continue readingCMHA HURON PERTH MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION SERVICES DEEMED ESSENTIAL SERVICE; PROVIDING COMMUNITY SUPPORTS IN DIFFERENT WAYS
Update on Services in Response to Ontario State of Emergency COVID-19
Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth Services in Response to Ontario State of Emergency – COVID-19 March 19, 2020 In an effort to reduce the impact of COVID-19 CMHA Huron-Perth, in conjunction with other community organizations, is making some modifications to the provision of its services. Most of CMHA HP staff work from a home-based […]Continue readingUpdate on Services in Response to Ontario State of Emergency COVID-19
Taking action for Bell Let’s Talk Day
Taking action for Bell Let’s Talk Day Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day, and we’re joining in to help create positive change. One in five Canadians will experience a mental health issue or mental illness in any given year. But we all have mental health that we need to look after. All five […]Continue readingTaking action for Bell Let’s Talk Day
CMHA begins Safe Bed Project
Safe bed is available when a person with mental illness is suicidal or experiencing extreme anxiety. CMHA has designated a property which it owns in Stratford as Safe Bed. Two staff work flexible hours for a week (5 pm to 9 am) to offer a night of supervision. The evening begins with a warm welcome, […]Continue readingCMHA begins Safe Bed Project