The Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day. In 2019, PTSD Awareness Day was officially recognized for the first time in Ontario by the provincial government. PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that can appear following […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. recognizes PTSD Awareness Day 2020
We are pleased to announce Herod Financial Services has generously donated $20,000 to the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge’s (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.’s) Journeying Together program as part of the Great Canadian Giving Challenge, a virtual fundraising contest running from June 1 to June 30. C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.’s Journeying Together program provides education and support […]Continue readingHerod Financial Services donates $20K to C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.
This June, we proudly celebrate Pride Month to not only appreciate the great strides made towards equality and inclusion, but also to recognize the struggles, challenges and persecution faced by members of the LGBTQ+ community. This year marks the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan, six days of riots against the harassment of […]Continue readingCMHA HKPR recognizes Pride Month
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) is honoured to have been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough (CFGP), United Way Peterborough & District and local donors as part of the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. A recent study tells us 69% of Ontarians believe the province […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. receives $10,000 grant from COVID-19 Community Response Fund
On Wednesday the Community Foundation of Greater Peterborough and United Way Peterborough and District brought together ten front-line agencies providing mental health supports to our community’s most vulnerable residents to allocate the latest donations to the COVID-19 Community Response Fund. “The need is so great among charities serving vulnerable folks in the community in terms […]Continue reading$110,500 granted to front-line agencies providing mental health supports during COVID-19 pandemic
On May 13, 2020, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge would like to honour and acknowledge the hard work and dedication of not only our reception team but receptionists everywhere. According to internationalreceptionistsday.com, National Receptionists’ Day was first launched in 1991 in the US to celebrate the role of professional receptionists. In […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. recognizes National Receptionist Day
Most Ontarians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (C.M.H.A.) in partnership with Maru/Matchbox, 77 per cent of those asked “how are you?” rely on “I’m fine, thanks” to express how they’re doing, despite the fact that Ontarians […]Continue readingNew data shows Ontarians feel isolated and crave social connection
In a time when physical distancing is so important, the team of Gender Journeys is doing everything they can to help their clients maintain crucial social connection. “Gender Journeys offers a safe place for trans, non-binary, and questioning folx to explore and feel affirmed in their gender, while providing them with information and education to […]Continue readingGender Journeys goes virtual, provides social connection and support among trans community
Four organizations in the Peterborough area have developed a resource outlining changes to mental health and addictions services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, in hopes of informing the public of how they can continue to receive support. The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.), as well as the Peterborough Regional Health Centre […]Continue readingCollaborative COVID-19 Update
Deemed an essential service by the Ontario government amid public health concerns related to COVID-19, Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) remains open and is ensuring community mental health and addictions supports are safely available by providing programs, services and information over the phone or virtually as this situation develops. In […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. deemed essential service; providing community supports in different ways