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
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
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
Act for Mental Health calls for the promised Canada Mental Health Transfer now With rising mental health care needs and Emergency Departments stretched past their limits, Canada must act now to cover mental health care, both before and after people are in crisis. So says the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) with a coalition of Canadian […]Continue readingEmergency Departments aren’t the cure for our mental health crisis but there’s nowhere else to turn
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
The pandemic has made life more difficult for many, but for farmers it has greatly added to existing uncertainties and stress. Yet farmers are less likely to seek the help of professionals — sometimes with devastating consequences. To help, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario has launched the Guardian Network, a volunteer suicide prevention […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario launches suicide prevention program to support farmers
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
Are you stressed or anxious about world events or other things happening in your lives, like returning to the office? Join us for a one-hour webinar presentation with the Canadian Mental Health Association. You’ll hear from the BounceBack team, as well as receive our Back-to-the-office guide and other tips to help you better manage life’s […]Continue readingDon’t stress it! Join us for a webinar to learn tips to manage stress and anxiety for return-to-the-office or other reasons
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Lambton Kent joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. A 2021 survey conducted by Movember and Ipsos showed that Canadian men are more […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day On June 14