Last week, Platinum Properties hosted their #InternationalWomensDay Event, with all proceeds donated to CMHA Lambton Kent. With the support of the event, Platinum Properties donated almost $4,000 to CMHA! THANK YOU for the ongoing support!Continue readingPlatinum Properties donates Women’s Day event proceeds
On March 8, CMHA Lambton Kent joins individuals and organizations around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022, an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women. The theme of IWD 2022 is #BreakTheBias, which highlights the need to actively call out gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping. Whether […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates International Women’s Day 2022
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is calling out chronic underfunding and pandemic-related strain on the community-based mental health and addictions sector in its 2022 pre-budget submission to the provincial government. The pandemic has further highlighted the need to prioritize mental health and addictions funding for the community sector, which has demonstrated nimbleness and […]Continue readingPandemic highlights need for community mental health and addictions care: CMHA Ontario pre-budget submission
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual event to increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services. Gambling is a leisure activity that may occur over a continuum, ranging from casual social gambling, with no harm caused, to pathological gambling, with serious harmful consequences for the individual […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Problem Gambling Awareness Month
On February 23, individuals and organizations across the country will come together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day, an annual anti-bullying campaign. Bullying is a form of aggression where there is a power imbalance; the person doing the bullying has power over the person being victimized. In addition to any physical trauma incurred, bullying can result […]Continue readingCMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
On February 22, 2022, CMHA Lambton Kent joins Canadians across the country in celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day and show 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
Toronto – New polling data released today indicates that more Ontarians are accessing mental health supports than at any other time during the pandemic. The survey by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario indicates that one in four people (24 per cent) have sought help for their mental health challenges, a significant uptick from 17 […]Continue reading1 in 4 Ontarians access mental health help – the highest rate during the pandemic
CMHA Lambton Kent joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. While Black History Month is a time to learn about the many important contributions of African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, it’s important to […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Black History Month
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 26 and we’re joining in to help drive meaningful progress in mental health. Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, it is vitally important that we take care of our mental health. On-again-off-again lockdowns, job uncertainty, economic unrest and ongoing concerns about physical health and the state of […]Continue readingBell Let’s Talk Day 2022
It’s important to pay attention to your mental health just as you would your physical health. CMHA Ontario is reminding students to keep their mental health in check with some quick stress-management tips. Those struggling with low mood or anxiety can turn to our free skill-building program BounceBack®: Reclaim your health to learn how to […]Continue readingStressed out about school? We’ve got you covered