For Immediate Release: May 7th, 2019 Several healthcare organizations in the City of Kawartha Lakes are discussing the formation of a local Ontario Health Team (OHT) to better coordinate care and services for local residents. On February 26, the Ministry of Health & Long Term Care announced its intention to better connect the health care […]Continue readingLocal Health Organizations Discuss Formation Of Ontario Health Team
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Wards Lawyers Kids’ Road Hockey Tournament in Support of Youth Mental Health
For Immediate Release: May 7th, 2019 Date: Sunday, May 26th, 2019 Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: Kent Street West, Lindsay ON The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) along with Wards Lawyers is pleased to provide details on the fourth Wards Lawyers Kids’ Road Hockey Tournament on Sunday, May […]Continue readingWards Lawyers Kids’ Road Hockey Tournament in Support of Youth Mental Health
C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. Announces Fourth Annual Ride Don’t Hide
For Immediate Release: April 10, 2019 Release Subject: Fourth Annual Ride Don’t Hide Date: Sunday, June 23, 2019 Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: Nicholls Oval, 725 Armour Road, Peterborough and Old Mill Park, 16 Kent Street East, Lindsay The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) is pleased to provide details […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. Announces Fourth Annual Ride Don’t Hide
Recovery Through the Arts
For Immediate Release: March 20th, 2019 Date: Thursday, April 25th, 2019 Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute (L.C.V.I.), 260, Kent Street West, Lindsay Ontario The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) is pleased to invite you to Recovery Through the Arts, a night filled with […]Continue readingRecovery Through the Arts
Support mental health, addictions services and awareness for GivingTuesday
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) invites you to join us as we participate in GivingTuesday, a global day of giving and volunteering, on November 27. In the same way that Black Friday opens the shopping season, GivingTuesday opens the giving season, uniting charities, companies and individuals in the spirit […]Continue readingSupport mental health, addictions services and awareness for GivingTuesday
National Housing Day recognizes the importance of safe and affordable housing
On November 22, C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. joins communities and organizations across the country to mark National Housing Day and recognize the challenges faced by many people in finding a place to call home. National Housing Day calls on the need for safe and affordable housing for all Canadians. Across the country, 1.7 million people are in […]Continue readingNational Housing Day recognizes the importance of safe and affordable housing
Nearly $20,000 raised in support of suicide prevention and YES Shelter
With the generous support of participants, sponsors and the community as a whole, the third annual Merrett Home Hardware Run for Mental Health, held this past September, raised nearly $20,000 in support of suicide prevention and the YES Shelter. The Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) would like to thank everyone […]Continue readingNearly $20,000 raised in support of suicide prevention and YES Shelter
Needle Drop Box Program Expanded in City of Peterborough
The media release below was issued by Peterborough Public Health and PARN – Your Community AIDS Resource Network in collaboration with C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. and the City of Peterborough. There are now more needle drop boxes available in downtown Peterborough as part of a coordinated effort by several local health agencies and the City’s Public Works […]Continue readingNeedle Drop Box Program Expanded in City of Peterborough
Reflections of My Mind
On November 21 and 22, 2018, you’re invited to Reflections of My Mind, a collection of artwork created by artists with lived experience with mental illness. The art show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ross Memorial Hospital in Lindsay. A portion of art sale proceeds will be donated to the REACH for […]Continue readingReflections of My Mind
International Self-Care Day
C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. 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. This year’s theme ‘Feel Good, 7/24’, highlights the fact that the benefits of self-care are experienced 24 hours a […]Continue readingInternational Self-Care Day