Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Branch
415 Water St K9H 3R7 Peterborough, ON, Canada

Today is #BlackMentalHealthDay. This annual event aims to recognize the ongoing impact on #mentalhealth that results from staying silent on issues of anti-Black racism in public services and raise awareness of the specific #mentalhealth needs of Black communities across Ontario: https://cmhahkpr.ca//cmha-hkpr-recognizes-black-mental-he/

Our Peterborough Health Team will be hosting a new Mind Paths group for youth 16 to 24 this spring! Register in advance to secure a spot. More details to come!

Please see an important update regarding our Gender Journeys program below.

Thank you to Brian from The Wolf 101.5 FM for his message on accessing mental health supports through C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. A huge thank you to Corus Entertainment for partnering with our branch to share messages of hope and information about community mental health supports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYysvO1MhDY

Bullying can result in mental health issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. Today we wear pink to remind everyone to be kind and lift each other up. https://cmhahkpr.ca//c-m-h-a-h-k-p-r-supports-pink-shirt-/ #PinkShirtDay

The Kawartha Lakes Ontario Health Team received designation on November 18, bringing them one step closer to more connected care in our community. https://cmhahkpr.ca//kawartha-lakes-ontario-health-team-r/

Check out The Lindsay Advocate's latest podcast, including a conversation with Jack Veitch, our Manager of Community Engagement and Education, on parenting and stress during the pandemic.

Mental health matters now, more than ever. A huge thank you to Scotia Wealth Management's The Pyle Group for their continued support!

October 10 is #WorldHomelessDay. Evidence shows that having a place to call home means a better quality of life and success in education and work. Housing with supports is key to recovery for many people living with #mentalhealth or #addictions issues: https://cmhahkpr.ca/news/world-homeless-day-2020/ #SupportiveHousing

Today we remember the sacrifices of those who gave their lives for Canada. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay

We are so thankful to all involved in making this tournament such a success! Your support directly contributes to #mentalhealth programming in our communities. https://cmhahkpr.ca//qcr-golf-tournament-raises-18-5k-for/

Peterborough City and County residents are invited to join Peterborough Drug Strategy for an online community consultation session on the proposed Consumption and Treatment Services site on 220 Simcoe Street. Click below to register or learn more. http://peterboroughdrugstrategy.com/cts/

#WorldMentalHealthDay is this Saturday and throughout the province, CMHA Ontario has programs and services available to ensure Ontarians get the #mentalhealth and addictions supports they need: http://ontario.cmha.ca/local-cmha-branch-supports/ #WMHD2020

A huge thank you to the Peterborough CanadaPost team for their donation of $500 which was raised from their annual memorial golf tournament. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Our 2019/2020 Annual Report is now online, ready for you to give it a read. Thank you to everyone who made it a memorable year! https://cmhahkpr.ca/about-us/annual-reports/

The latest Gender Journeys HKPR newsletter is online now!

With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases across the province, your Thanksgiving plans this year may look a little different. CHEX News reporter Mark Giunta and CMHA HKPR's Jack Veitch share the impact this could have on your mental health and available resources: https://bit.ly/3cPCUHv.

Endorsed and funded by the Government of Ontario and Ministry of Health, Togetherall (formerly Big White Wall) is a clinically moderated, online peer-to-peer mental health community that empowers individuals to anonymously seek and provide support 24/7. Best of all, Togetherall is FREE to ALL Ontarians aged 16+! Learn more at the link below. https://cmhahkpr.ca//big-white-wall-is-now-togetherall-sa/

We had so much fun working with Team55 Tackles Suicide Awareness on this video with a very important message, Who would you talk to? Thank you to all the friends of Team55 who participated in this video! Don’t forget, Team55’s silent auction supporting our Assertive Outreach for Suicide Prevention program is live until this evening! Get your bids in at givergy.ca/Team55FNL

If you’re experiencing low mood, anxiety, worry or stress, a free provincial program is available to help. #BounceBackON is a self-help telephone coaching program. Coaches with training in LGBTQ+ equity and trauma-informed care provide #mentalhealth support to adults and youth 15+. Read more: https://cmhahkpr.ca/news/feeling-low-stressed-anxious-2/

Another incredible item has been added to the Team55 Tackles Suicide Awareness Friday Night Lights auction! Thank you everyone for your support!

Today is Orange Shirt Day, a day to recognize and honour the healing journey of residential school survivors and their families, as well as to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. https://cmhahkpr.ca/news/orange-shirt-day-2020/

One of our most coveted auction items is a signed Carrie Underwood guitar! Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood continue to be incredible supporters of Team55, hel...ping us fund local Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Branch mental health and suicide prevention programs Check out our auction site at givergy.ca/Team55FNL and place a bid on Carrie's guitar!!