The Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.) is pleased to announce that we are seeking applications to our Board of Directors for our new board year, commencing September 23, 2020. New board members will have the opportunity to join a dedicated team of volunteers as we move forward in our continued […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. Call for New Board Members
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
The pandemic has caused intense stress and disruption for all people in Canada, and is causing pronounced mental health concerns, including suicidal thoughts and feelings, in various subgroups of the population, including parents, those with existing mental illness or mental health issues, Indigenous people and those with a disability or who identify as LGBTQ+. This […]Continue readingNew study exposes troubling pandemic mental health vulnerabilities
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 Sunday, June 21, 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. Alongside […]Continue readingC.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact daily life for Canadians, mental well-being remains a strong focus. With the province slowly loosening restrictions and businesses starting to re-open, we’re seeing heightened anxiety around returning to work, fear of a second wave of the virus, and uncertainty about returning to normal social behaviours. The Government of […]Continue readingFree online mental health resources
As Ontarians prepare for a new normal, REACH for Recovery is refocusing to more actively support the mental health and well-being of those in the Kawartha Lakes community. Previously known in the community as a drop-in centre where people could go to socialize, REACH (an acronym for Recovery, Empowerment, Advocacy, Community and Hope), is shifting […]Continue readingREACH for Recovery refocusing on mental health in Kawartha Lakes
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.), in partnership with CanadaHelps, invites donors to participate in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge, a virtual fundraising contest running from June 1 to June 30. Charities providing essential services across Canada are facing fundraising shortfalls and a number of operational challenges due to the […]Continue readingParticipate in the Great Canadian Giving Challenge this June
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