Every day, more than 3 million Ontarians provide support to loved ones facing illness, mental health concerns, disability or challenges associated with aging. On April 3, Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) joins organizations and communities across the province for Family Caregiver Day, an annual event to recognize and celebrate the […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. recognizes Family Caregiver Day
The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) welcomes yesterday’s (March 21) announcement by Premier Kathleen Wynne, committing a $2.1-billion investment in mental health and addictions care over four years (https://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2018/03/ontario-making-historic-investment-in-mental-health-care.html). The funding is intended to improve care, reduce waitlists and increase access across the province. “Today is a historic day and […]Continue readingOur response to Ontario’s investment in mental health and addictions
The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) is pleased to see the Federal government take an important leadership role in meeting the needs of underserved populations with targeted investments in healthy workplaces, housing, the opioid crisis, cannabis education, Indigenous mental health, veterans, inmates and corrections and public safety officers. C.M.H.A. believes […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. Responds to the 2018 Federal Budget
The Peterborough Petes and Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of mental health during Thursday’s Petes home game. The Petes game on Thursday, February 22 at 7:05 p.m. against the Kingston Frontenacs will feature: A C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.-run kiosk so fans can learn more […]Continue readingPeterborough Petes and C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. team up to raise awareness about mental health
On February 12, 2018 the Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) welcomed community partners to a press conference announcing new funding for Gender Journeys, a program of C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. providing programming, education and support services for transgender, 2-spirit, gender diverse and individuals who are questioning their gender identity. The Honourable Jeff […]Continue readingOntario Trillium Grow Grant for Gender Journeys
Attached is a poster for Journeying Together, C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.’s support program for caregivers, friends and family members supporting individuals experiencing mental health concerns, to be delivered in Cobourg beginning February 12th. We would appreciate your help advising the community of this opportunity. 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health condition in a given […]Continue readingJourneying Together caregiver program launching in Cobourg
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) is hosting a live viewing of the panel discussion “Extending the Conversation: One Size Does NOT Fit All”, February 5th at 6:45 – 9:00 p.m., in recognition of Eating Disorder Awareness Week (E.D.A.W.). The live panel discussion, which takes place in Toronto, is hosted and moderated […]Continue readingExtending the Conversation: One Size Does Not Fit All
The Canadian Mental Health Association of Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) along with Bell Let’s Talk invites you to join in the growing global conversation about mental health. On January 31st, talk, text, tweet to fight the stigma of mental illness and help grow Bell’s funding towards Canadian’s mental health initiatives. Bell continues to […]Continue readingBell Let’s Talk Day – January 31, 2018
For decades, mental health and addictions services in communities throughout Ontario have been chronically underfunded compared to other parts of the health care system. The result: it’s impossible to meet the needs of Ontarians. Wait times are up. Programs have been cut. People are falling through the cracks. However, we’re on the cusp of something […]Continue readingErase the Difference
On December 6, Dr. James Parker, faculty member in the Department of Psychology at Trent University will share his insights about emotional intelligence. The session will be held at Peterborough Public Health, 185 King St., between 8:30 and 10 a.m.. Registration and continental breakfast starts at 8 a.m. The session fee is $15 and registration […]Continue readingWhy Emotional Intelligence Matters at Work