Canadian Mental Health Association
227 Second Street South P9N-1G1 Kenora, ON, Canada

New #career opportunity with #CMHA #kenora Branch: Full-Time, Assertive Community Treatment Team Leader - Go to https://www.cmhak.on.ca/index.php/careers for more information. #jobs #actteam #mentalhealth #lakeofthewoods

Struggling with thoughts of suicide? Seeking help? Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital are conducting a study on a brief online psychotherapy for adults (ages 18 and over) experiencing thoughts of suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more at asrlife.ca/research.

Latest #Kenora Emergency Shelter Update: Got to https://bit.ly/3pnyNXz

Please read a statement from CMHA Ontario branches about our support for safer supply approaches. Overdose prevention interventions are essential in addressing the imminent risk of death for people who use substances in Ontario: https://bit.ly/2MVF8wh

Today is #SaferInternetDay. When it comes to new technologies, one of the biggest concerns with regards to #mentalhealth is the excessive use of social media. To help, CMHA Ontario’s #BounceBackON program created a resource with strategies on how to use social media to benefit your #mentalhealth : https://bit.ly/3jzjtG1

#Parenting in a Pandemic: A (FREE) #Virtual #Wellness Workshop Series: The #COVID19 #Support Program is a Family Service Ontario initiative, with funding from the Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services. Go to https://bit.ly/3oVRy4t for more info. #kenora #mentalhealth

CMHA Kenora is aware of a phone #scam in the region requesting people to provide payment information to sign up for monthly donations. These calls are not affiliated with CMHA #Kenora: Go to https://tinyurl.com/yymtphfr for more information.

Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. CMHA Kenora Branch stands with others in remembering those whose lives have been lost, whose families and loved ones have been hurt, and those who advocate for a safer path ahead. https://tinyurl.com/y5nakag4

The new Kenora Mobile Crisis Response Team partnership between Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch and the Kenora detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police launched Nov. 2 to provide more effective and appropriate responses to mental health and addictions-related crisis calls. This new initiative, which involves a CMHA mental health nurse embedded within the detachment who accompanies a specially-trained officer on calls, will reduce interactions with emergency departments and the justice system by directing more individuals to the right supports in the community. Learn more: http://tiny.cc/jyx4tz

Caring for others can bring #stress and strain. Join Rexall’s campaign for #caregiver #MentalHealth in our community. Round up your purchases or buy a bubble at your @RexallDrugstore before Dec 24 to support CMHA’s work.

The Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression at CAMH invites you to join us for a free Facebook live event for parents and family members, featuring a panel discussion among youth, family members and mental health care professionals/researchers. Youth suicide prevention: Let's start the conversation Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 1 pm - 2:30 pm EST Hosted by the Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression at CAMH... The event will include an hour-long panel discussion, followed by 30-minute Q&A session to answer questions. This is a Facebook live event anyone with Internet access can view and join; you don't need a Facebook account. Join the event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/3550121021743602/

Help @CMHAKenora purchase musical instruments for their safe bed program! The branch is in the running to receive a $2000 grant and they need our votes to win: https://bit.ly/2GUXTwU