International Overdose Awareness Day – A Day of Reflection and Action August 31st marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IAOD), a day that signifies lives profoundly affected by the global overdose epidemic. The data for July 2023 stands as a stark reminder: 278 suspected drug-related deaths in Ontario. Each one representing families, friends, and communities grappling […]Continue readingCMHA Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
Transforming Mental Health Care for Youth Aged 12 to 25 SARNIA, ONTARIO – Youth in Sarnia-Lambton now have a transformative new space dedicated to their mental health needs with the opening of the Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario (YWHO) Sarnia-Lambton location. Since 2018, partners, volunteers, and donors have been working to establish a site in Sarnia-Lambton that […]Continue readingYouth Wellness Hubs Ontario Sarnia-Lambton Opens Their Doors
CMHA Lambton-Kent joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) individuals for Pride Month in June. CMHA Lambton-Kent will celebrate Pride by having an information booth about our services – including our youth “Out and Proud” group – […]Continue readingCMHA Celebrates Pride
Thank you to the HUB International Sarnia Staff and the Barry & Erika Hogan Family Fund for raising $1,000 through staff workplace events! This donation helps to support our Preventive Education Program which enhances the public’s general understanding of mental illness and promotes emotional wellness in our schools, workplaces, and the community as a whole!Continue readingHUB International Sarnia donates $1,000 to CMHA Lambton Kent!
On February 15, 2023, CMHA Lambton Kent joins Canadians across the country in celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day and showing our support for the people that make our agriculture industry possible. Mental health in the agriculture industry is a topic of growing concern. The many constant demands, pressures, and time constraints that come with this line […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Canada’s Agricultural Day and reminds farmers of supports available
On Friday, February 3rd, the Sarnia Sting hosted the annual Talk Today Game Day! Talk Today is a program designed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and is one of the most comprehensive mental health/sport-related programs in Canada. Its aim is to promote the mental health of young athletes and to spread awareness about […]Continue readingTalk Today Game Day with the Sarnia Sting!
Having been evaluated on hundreds of criteria, CMHA Lambton Kent awarded Accredited with Exemplary Standing Chatham & Sarnia, Ontario, October 27, 2022 – Accreditation Canada has announced that CMHA Lambton Kent has been awarded the highest possible designation, ‘Accredited with Exemplary Standing’ for 2022 – 2026. CMHA Lambton Kent also achieved Accreditation with Exemplary Standing […]Continue readingCMHA Lambton Kent Achieves Highest Level of Accreditation Canada
Chatham, ON – August 12, 2022 – Today, on International Youth Day, we are pleased to announce that Chatham Kent’s youth mental health centre will be known as Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario Chatham-Kent (YWHO Chatham-Kent). The name change represents an exciting step forward for youth mental health services in our community and in our province. […]Continue readingCMHA Lambton Kent Announces Name Change for Youth Mental Health Services in Chatham-Kent
CMHA Lambton Kent joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. A self-care task should not be big or complicated – in fact, when energy and resolve are low, […]Continue readingJune 24th is International Self-Care Day
Another Ride Don’t Hide is over, and we at CMHA extend our heartfelt and deep gratitude to all our riders, donors, sponsors and supporters for your commitment to mental health! Our Ride Don’t Hide-ers are more than just riders or donors or volunteers. You are champions for the cause of a lifetime. You have the […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide – Thank You!