July 25, 2019 — A submission to form a City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario Health Team (OHT) to better coordinate care and services in the City of Kawartha Lakes has progressed to the status of ‘In Development’ as announced by the Ministry of Health on July 18th. It is the provincial government’s intention to better […]Continue readingSubmission to Form City of Kawartha Lakes Ontario Health Team Enters Next Phase of Readiness
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C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. Recognizes 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 choice of themes includes ‘Self-Care is for Life,’ ‘Get Better with Self-Care’ and “Treat Yourself to Better […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. Recognizes International Self-Care Day
4th Annual Merrett Home Hardware “Run for Mental Health”
For Immediate Release: July 10th, 2019 Subject: 4th Annual Merrett Home Hardware “Run for Mental Health” Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2019 Location: Runner’s Life – 174 Charlotte Street, Peterborough Time: 5:00 p.m. – all runners must check in – event begins at 5:45 p.m. Following yesterday’s Press Conference, The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, […]Continue reading4th Annual Merrett Home Hardware “Run for Mental Health”
The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge presents ‘Art Splash’ 2019
For Immediate Release: July 2nd, 2019 Event Details: The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge presents ‘Art Splash’ 2019 Date: July 19th, 2019 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Walkway beside Wards Lawyers at 84 Kent Street West, Lindsay The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) is pleased […]Continue readingThe Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge presents ‘Art Splash’ 2019
June 27, 2019 marks Ontario’s first-ever PTSD Awareness Day
Today is historic for mental health awareness in Ontario as, for the first time, the province officially recognizes June 27 as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that can appear following a traumatic event in one’s life. It can affect victims or witnesses of distressful occurrences such […]Continue readingJune 27, 2019 marks Ontario’s first-ever PTSD Awareness Day
C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day!
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day!
C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. Expanding Narcotics Anonymous Group in Peterborough
For Immediate Release: June 7th, 2019 The Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge is proud to announce the expansion of the Narcotics Anonymous group in Peterborough. This group currently runs every Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. and will now also be offered on Mondays from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. starting July 8th. The […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. Expanding Narcotics Anonymous Group in Peterborough
C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. Celebrates Pride
Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer identified (LGBTQ) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ communities, it’s important to note that LGBTQ individuals […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. Celebrates Pride
Local Health Organizations Discuss Formation Of Ontario Health Team
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
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