Canadian Mental Health Association
1400 Windsor Ave. N8X 3L9 Windsor, ON, Canada

Mental health is not a destination but a process; it’s about how you drive, not where you’re going. ~ Noam Shpancer, PhD As part of a new project with WEtech Alliance, as a small business owner or entrepreneur you now have access to our Workplace Outreach Worker and Pandemic Therapist today: http://bit.ly/2LPdqAl Call 519-973-4435 to book a virtual appointment. ... #yqg #yqgstandsstrong #yqgbusiness #mentalhealth #entrepreneur Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario WEtech Alliance, Digital Main Street, WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation WindsorEssex Small Business Centre, FedDev Ontario, Gail Robertson

Allison Chandler, CMHA-WECB's Workplace Outreach Worker, calls CBC Windsor to talk about how to stay connected during the pandemic. https://youtu.be/F5Jh3_xCo6E

According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, the Community Crisis Services Hotline saw a jump of over 2000 calls, between December 2019 to December 2020 If you need help, please call the 24-Hour Crisis Line 519-973-4435

Ocean Bottom Soap Company has teamed up with Bell Let's Talk and CMHA-WECB to support your Mental Health and Self-Care with the Hope Collection. Inside the box are specially curated items to inspire hope, and encourage you to be strong during tough times. https://oceanbottomsoap.com/shop/collection/hope-collection/... Read more stories of Hope from 5 unbelievably strong individuals below: https://oceanbottomsoap.com/news/ #BellLetsTalk #Hope #MentalHealth

Season's greetings from everyone at CMHA-WECB. Please note our holidays hours: Friday, December 25 - closed Monday, December 28 - open 9:00am-1:00pm... Friday, January 1 - closed For 24/7 support during the holiday season, please call 519-973-4435 or ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 or online at www.connexontario.ca.

2020 was the year the #KeepConnected podcast was launched! Watch some of the highlights on our YouTube page: If you missed any episodes, be sure to search "Keep Connected" on any podcast platform, or our YouTube channel (CMHA-WECB).

Have you checked your bid? The Load the Sleigh for Light the Way online auction closes at noon today! Thank you to Phase II Sports and Marketing for your hard work on this initiative!

"The Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex chapter launched its Million Dollar fundraising campaign Monday to support an expected increased need for mental health services. " Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor is celebrating 50 years of mental health support in the Windsor-Essex community for the 2021 year. Read more about the campaign below:... https://windsor.ctvnews.ca/cmha-windsor-essex-celebrates-50

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Eve! We hope you can participate in the #LightTheWay challenge and take some time this weekend to share with friends and family! 1. Write the name of a loved one on a STAR... 2. Hang it on your Christmas tree 3. Take a photo and tag us using #LightTheWay! #Selfie #Christmas2020 #YQG #Donation #BereavementSupport

Thank you AM800 for covering this heartwarming story.

Now that the holidays are over, the winter blues may be settling in. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out to us. We have crisis programs and services available: www.windsoressex.cmha.ca or 519-973-4435

Happy Holidays! Don’t forget self-care over these next few days

It’s not always about being an optimist or pessimist...it’s about resilience and being able to bounce back It’s all in your #mindset

Still need ideas for a last minute holiday gift? Why not make a donation in honour of a friend or loved one? Your gift supports two important programs here at CMHA-WECB: our Bereavement Program & Client Assistance Fund. http://ow.ly/JiV450CSlMf

CMHA-WECB joins CJAM-FM's Emily Chiarvesio to discuss community resources. Watch the preview of the 24-hour radio marathon on our YouTube channel:

Helpful reminder to take extra care of ourselves this holiday season Posted @withregram @wonder_doodles The holidays can be tough for a lot of people (even without the excessive help from 2020). We might feel like we have to have a smile plastered on. To act like things have been great. To deny that there are any feelings other than joy and peace. But just because it’s the holiday doesn’t mean you always have to be up and ready to be super positive. It doesn’t mean you ...can’t acknowledge how hard of a year it has been and that many things continue to be a mystery and scary. If you need a break, take it. If the holidays are hard because you can’t be with family this year, know that you’re not alone in that. If you need rest more than putting up that 50th ornament or stuffing that stocking just a little fuller, do it. Hang in there, friends. See more

Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. CMHA-WECB stands with others in remembering those whose lives have been lost, whose families and loved ones have been hurt, and those who advocate for a safer path ahead. https://windsoressex.cmha.ca//cmha-commemorates-transgend/ #TDOR2020

We're excited to announce the winners of our Early Bird prizes! Winning Ticket A-5137530 wins $250 cash! Winning Ticket A-5316868 wins $250 in gift cards! Thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets to date. ... The jackpot is $7,075 and growing! The Grand Prize will be drawn on Friday, January 8th! Get your tickets today at www.cmhawindsor5050.ca See more

CMHA-WECB is pleased to introduce Sole Focus Project Ambassador Kyle Essery of Healthy Solutions. Thank you for joining the Sole Focus Ambassador Army Kyle! #keepconnected #showyoursole

Just 3 hours until the Early Bird deadline! Play now for a chance to win $250 cash or $250 in gift cards! www.cmhawindsor5050.ca

We were LIVE discussing the effect COVID-19 is having on mental health with June Muir, Jonathan Foster, VP of Emergency and Mental Health and Ewelina Horochowic, Mental Health Educator with Canadian Mental Health Association - Windsor #COVID19 #CopingWithCovid #FacebookLive

CMHA-WECB is excited to welcome our newest Sole Focus Project Ambassador Frank Renaud! Thank you for showing your sole Frank! #keepconnected #showyoursole

CMHA-WECB has been closely monitoring the Covid-19 pandemic, and in an effort to help contain the spread of the virus and to protect our clients and staff, we will be implementing the following temporary restrictions: - As of noon on Monday, March 16, all staff and clients entering our main branch at 1400 Windsor Avenue are to do so through the main doors and will be required to take part in a mandatory screening process, -All events, external meetings and groups have been te...mporarily suspended. Your case worker will be in contact on Monday to ensure alternative supports are in place for clients, -Our facilities staff have increased their frequency of cleaning high-contact areas, -A reminder to practice social distancing, wash your hands thoroughly and often, and if you are experiencing a cough or fever, it is best to stay home. We will continue to provide updates as the situation changes. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.

Don't forget - tomorrow is Children's Grief Awareness Day CMHA-WECB is teaming up with Julie's Paint Party host a paint night Zoom session online @ 5pm. Don't forget to register! https://windsoressex.cmha.ca//julies-paint-party-for-chil/

Thank you Premier Ford & government for your investment in mental health & addiction This investment builds on the $174 million the government invested last year for mental health and addictions programs, bringing new base investments across the sector since 2019-20 to a total of more than $350 million.

Our mental health counsellor Greg Lowry provides some insight into how students are coping with pandemic related stress and anxiety at St. Clair College in the Windsor Star article below: "CMHA tips for students include taking care of your body by getting enough sleep, eating well and drinking water. The association suggests building resiliency and reaching out to family and friends for support. Mental health supports are also available in the community through the CMHA-WECB."

Save the Date We are partnering with Windsor Police Services to bring you a virtual event during National Addictions Awareness Week. Stay tuned for more information regarding registration.

Workplaces keep changing. We can help you make mental health a priority in yours. Learn more about the Not Myself Today program. www.notmyselftoday.ca #CHWMonth

We are recruiting for a Mental Health Counsellor and Navigator. Please see the below job posting for full details. #cmhawecb #mentalhealth #yqg http://ow.ly/wujL50Cuvnd

CALLING ALL WOMEN LOOKING TO FOCUS ON THEIR WELLNESS AND BALANCE Our Wellness for Women event will be presented virtually on Thursday, November 12th from 12:00pm - 3:00pm Join us online and take a break from reality to promote your own mental wellness Listen to the keynote speaker from Shopify, hear from the Women leaders in the Windsor-Essex community and participate in some fun trivia!... Equality Fund Community Foundations of Canada WindsorEssex Community Foundation

For those struggling with #SubstanceUse and #Addictions, stigma is a major barrier to support. For National Addictions Awareness Week, remember that #ChangeBeginsWithMe. Learn more at https://www.ccsa.ca/national-addictions-awareness-week