Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Lambton Kent is joining others across Canada this week in honouring and recognizing the diligence, dedication and importance of social workers. March 6-10 is National Social Work Week. Social workers are a critical part to the supports and services provided through CMHA Lambton Kent as well as many other community-based […]Continue readingCMHA Lambton Kent recognizes National Social Work Week
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Black Mental Health Day
Canadian Mental Health Association Lambton-Kent joins Ontarians in recognizing Monday, March 6 as Black Mental Health Day to help raise awareness of historic inequities and unequal outcomes in the mental health and addictions system that continue to persist today. In March 2020, the provincial government passed Bill 178, Black Mental Health Day Act, 2020, to […]Continue readingBlack Mental Health Day
This Problem Gambling Awareness Month, recognize the warning signs to minimize negative impact
With the recent increase in marketing and availability of online gambling in Ontario, opportunities for gambling are more accessible than ever. While gambling is a recreational activity for most, it can also develop into a problem for some. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual event to increase public awareness of problem gambling and […]Continue readingThis Problem Gambling Awareness Month, recognize the warning signs to minimize negative impact
CMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
Each year on the last Wednesday in February, individuals and organizations around the world come together to recognize Pink Shirt Day to promote anti-bullying initiatives. CKNW Kids’ Fund’s Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of bullying in schools, workplaces, homes, and online, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy […]Continue readingCMHA supports Pink Shirt Day