Upstream Ottawa Mental Health Community Support
100 Craig Henry Drive, Suite 204 K2G 5W3 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Youth mental health & addictions Are you a parent, caregiver or family of a child or youth? Are you a youth looking for support for you or a friend?... Join Kids Come First partners for a live event on youth mental health & addictions, and the launch of the Know What To Do Guide Thursday, February 11th , 2021 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm Follow link to register This is your chance to ask the experts about ways to support youth mental health and where to get help. The panel of speakers includes Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Ottawa Public Health Parent's Lifeline of Eastern Ontario (PLEO) Rideauwood Addictions and Family Services Le Cap Valoris CHEO’s Youth Partner Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Submit your questions, in French or English, using the registration link below. We look forward to your participation in this important Mental Health & Addictions event. https://us02web.zoom.us//regist/WN_hWovGTLqTWyhlHhiz11_SQ

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Some of the content in this video may be tough to hear, but we encourage you to watch, and please share. Through the link on the video, you can learn more on our website, and find our GoFundMe link to support our efforts this winter.

Not too late to get your tax receipt for 2020! We know it's been a weird year, and this winter is shaping up to be one of the toughest of our lifetime. We know not everyone can give, but if you can, every little bit helps. If you can't give, please share.... gf.me/u/y9hdpf

No Laughing matter As we face this lockdown together, let's not forget the quiet impact it is having on each of us. It comes in the form of less sleep, increased irritability and alcohol/drug consumption for example. So far this pandemic has caused a 16% drop in Canada’s mental health (a measure of change reflecting anxiety, depression, work productivity, optimism, isolation, financial risk, and psychological health), according to Morneau Shepell’s Mental Health Index (base...d on data collected March 27-30). The takeaway: Don't become isolated, make an effort to reach out & have a meaningful conversation with someone everyday. Stick to your routines and avoid oversleeping and staying up too late. Adopt an 'everything in moderation' approach. Self-monitor your activities and consumption and if you over do it one day, take it easy the next. Healthy You, Healthy us! The healthier you are, the better you will be able to start up once things return to normal. Also, the healthier you are, the better you can in turn help someone in need. Together, we can do this!

With today's pending announcement, we ask you to please share this initiative amongst the Ottawa community. We need your help, and people right here in Ottawa need your help. This was always going to be the most difficult holiday season in recent memory, and now, the challenges become way more critical. Please give what you can, and please share. This goal will not be successful without you.... https://www.gofundme.com/f/ottawa-community-mental-health-s

Stressed and anxious from COVID-19? You are not alone during these hard times. mental health and addiction services are available online at no out of pocket cost. Find free supports today. bit.ly/2ZUmDMJ

Some big updates were announced this week! If you missed them, check out our weekly newsletter for a roundup of info and fantastic community engagement so you can stay up-to-date on everything you need to know! Read it here: https://bit.ly/3jftE20

Ontario is increasing public indoor and outdoor gathering limits for regions reopening in Stage 3. With physical distancing, 50 people will be able to gather indoors and 100 people will be able to gather outdoors. Learn more: Ontario.ca/reopen

As some businesses and workplaces start to reopen, we all have a part to play to keep each other safe. Wear a non-medical face covering where physical distancing is a challenge. https://covid-19.ontario.ca/