For Immediate Release: March 13th, 2019 Each year at our Annual General Meeting in September, the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) presents awards honouring the contributions and achievements of people who work to improve the mental health of our community including volunteers, community leaders, individuals with lived experience of mental […]Continue readingCall for Nominations for Community Mental Health Awards and Annual Tam Grant Bursary
Media Releases
Free resource to combat mild to moderate anxiety, depression

(Peterborough, March 13, 2019) – Residents of Peterborough, Lindsay, Port Hope, and Cobourg should check their mailboxes this week for information about a free Canadian Mental Health Association resource that can help people fight back against mild to moderate anxiety or depression. In partnership with CMHA Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, CMHA Ontario Division will be […]Continue readingFree resource to combat mild to moderate anxiety, depression
Bell Let’s Talk Day- January 30th, 2019
For Immediate Release: January 18th, 2019 The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, and Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.), along with Bell, invite you to take action and join the nationwide conversation about mental health on Bell Let’s Talk Day. On January 30th, talk, text, or tweet to help change the narrative surrounding mental illness and help […]Continue readingBell Let’s Talk Day- January 30th, 2019
Canadian Mental Health Association Durham Launches New Corporate and Workplace Education Program
For Immediate Release: January 17th, 2019 The Canadian Mental Health Association Durham (C.M.H.A. Durham) is pleased to announce the launch of their new Corporate and Workplace Education Program. The program, which launched this January, consists of custom designed sessions surrounding mental health in the workplace. With more organizations recognizing the value of mentally healthy workers, […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association Durham Launches New Corporate and Workplace Education Program
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
Team 55 hosts sixth annual Friday Night Lights

Date: Friday, September 21, 2018 Location: Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School 1009 Armour Rd., Peterborough Time: 12 p.m. Games and Barbecue Begin 6 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 7 p.m. Main Event Kick-off On September 21, all of Peterborough and beyond is […]Continue readingTeam 55 hosts sixth annual Friday Night Lights
Racing Awareness for Mental Health

Date: Friday, August 24, 2018 Location: Canoe & Paddle, 18 Bridge St., Lakefield Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) is pleased to invite you to Racing Awareness for Mental Health this Friday (Aug. 24), hosted by Canoe & Paddle. Organized by Jake Exton and […]Continue readingRacing Awareness for Mental Health
C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. launches new Dual Diagnosis Collaborative Consultation Program

Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Dual Diagnosis Collaborative Consultation Program, based in Peterborough. This program is a collaboration between C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R., Tri-County Community Support Services (T.C.C.S.S.) and the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (P.R.H.C.). Members of our community may be familiar with […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. launches new Dual Diagnosis Collaborative Consultation Program
Brent Upper Memorial Ball Tournament raises more than $21,000

As one of the benefitting organizations, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) is pleased to announce $21,895.70 was raised through the Brent Upper Memorial Ball Tournament on July 21. The tournament was held in memory of Brent Upper, a local man who lost his life to the opioid crisis, as […]Continue readingBrent Upper Memorial Ball Tournament raises more than $21,000