Mental Illness Caregivers Association of Canada

Rothwell Heights Terrace Mural - Curtis Shaw https://youtu.be/v-K5z6ZJAeA via @YouTube learn how local artist Curtis Shaw created this mural identifying key mental health resources for residents on a map of Ottawa https://micaontario.com/market #mentalillness

Wellness Together Canada is a new portal funded by the Federal Government and provides a variety of mental health services Visit: https://ca.portal.gs for more information!

Visit our #Chistmasartmarket and enjoy the art of local artists like Elaine DeCoursey and her series of paintings of Old Ottawa South https://micaontario.com/market

Meet the Poet We invite to take a moment to listen to a poet and creative writer from the In the Wind Art Collective and the Creative Café as they share their poetry and stories at https://micaontario.com/market

Come to our #christmasartmarket at https://micaontario.com/market and enjoy the galleries of artists like Curtis Shaw

Meet Florence Marquis-Kawecki https://youtu.be/-968yh8y2W4 via @YouTube We invite you to take a moment to listen to an artist from our community as she shares her story, her passion for art and how much she has learned along the way #ChristmasArtMarket #MICAOntario... #artsandcrafts See more

Learn to build better boundaries, develop self-compassion and more in the *free* virtual #MentalHealth courses offered country-wide by local CMHAs. Register today! #RecoveryColleges #elearning https://bit.ly/3c8HAWI

Hear from one of MICA's volunteer about the work we are doing to support caregivers looking for housing options for their loved ones https://youtu.be/Mvu39Y_GZqY.

Check out the courses for family caregivers and others, throughout Ontario and in Montreal West Island offered by NAMI Family-to-Family Programs, Ontario. www.f2fontario.ca

MICA is hosting silent auctions of five exhibits by local artists! Visit our Virtual Art In The Park to place a bid to win Origami Earrings or beautiful artwork. Auction closes on Sept. 5 at 8 pm - don't delay, put in your bid now! https://www.micaontario.com/VAIP/#auction

Learn about Fabiola’s Addiction and Mental Health Awareness & Support Foundation and the services they offer to the African Caribbean Black (ACB) Community https://micaontario.com/office/

MICA is hosting silent auctions of five exhibits by local artists! Visit our Virtual Art In The Park to place a bid to win Origami Earrings or beautiful artwork. Auction closes on Sept. 5 at 8 pm - don't delay, put in your bid now! https://www.micaontario.com/VAIP/#auction

August rushing into September. Where does the time go? We can ease the transition to the inevitable upcoming winter season by helping you dress your walls. Yes, you read right. Dressing your walls with different paintings. It changes the ambiance in a room; it changes your mood. Check out the beautiful artwork offered at our Virtual Art in Strathcona Park, www.micaontario.com/market. Your walls will never be more beautiful!

Visit our Project Office at https://micaontario.com/office and learn about our partners. This week we are featuring The Oasis In Kanata, a community outreach program that offers information, education, and support for caregivers of persons living with mental illness.

Come visit our Art Showcase www.micaontario.com/vaip featuring over 90 talented artists & artisans offering gorgeous paintings your walls are begging for, jewellery that'll be the envy of all your friends, beautiful yet functional pottery elevating everyday food to art, and so much more! Entertainment, a salsa dance lesson, a folk song, poetry reading, and a photo contest are among the many surprises awaiting you. Don't miss out - check it out!

A little R&R to relax and brighten your day! Come visit the Caregiver Cafe for some Folk Songs courtesy of MICA Vice-President John Hall, seen here on YouTube https://youtu.be/tTtsLe-CAZs

MICA and the Centre for Workforce Development would like to present our joint project devoted to Engaging People Living with Mental Illness in the Work Force https://youtu.be/cURjy6XgmIw

For the Embrace Project with the Change Foundation - the associated web based resource hub here: https://youtu.be/alBAXXpbYJM

MICA worked with our partners at the Change Foundation on The Embrace Project: from patient centered care to patient and family centered care a culture change has begun! Learn more here! https://youtu.be/QSgJI1PcFao

Come visit us at The Caregiver Cafe https://micaontario.com/cafe for some R&R! This week we're featuring Salsa Basics with Tito Tejada Montano. Dancing is a great stress reliever & gets you out to socialize! https://youtu.be/V2pxrk6dsIQ.