Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health
25 Front Avenue West K6V 4J2 Brockville, ON, Canada

Wonderful news from our local Health Unit. If you are 70 or over, please sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccination. Stay safe everyone!

Good news! The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit website is up and running again. For all of the details about COVID-19 and the vaccination program, please visit www.healthunit.org Stay safe everyone!

Please be patient as the COVID-19 booking system is continually improved. And please note this important information from The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit about vaccination codes. Thanks for your understanding!

Here are some great reminders from The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit. Stay safe everyone!

LLGAMH is privileged to partner with St. Lawrence College to offer field placements for students enrolled in the Mental Health and Addictions Worker Program. This hands-on experience is an important component of their training that will help students develop skills to engage and support individuals with addictions and/or mental health concerns. Six students have recently joined our team for 6 weeks. We are proud of our dedicated staff who will be sharing their time and experience to help this group to graduate with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by frontline staff to deliver responsive and effective care.

An important message from the local Health Unit ...

Thank you so much to Brockville Home Hardware Building Centre and everyone who supported this fun fundraiser! We are so grateful!

Things are starting to look festive at the LLAGMH offices throughout our region! Have a safe weekend everyone!

We are so grateful to everyone for your support! Thank you!

As National Addictions Awareness Week comes to an end, please remember that LLGAMH is here for you. For all the details, visit www.llgamh.ca Have a safe weekend everyone!

As we celebrate National Addictions Awareness Week, we are mindful of the impact of COVID-19. Please take care of one another and check in with friends and family.

The Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression at Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) invites you to join them 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 on Wednesday, November 18th from 1 pm - 2:30 pm. The event will include an hour-long panel discussion, followed by 30-minute Q&A se...ssion to answer questions. Click here to join the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3550121021743602/

Thank you to MPP Steve Clark for visiting LLGAMH today to make this important announcement.

Christmas Assistance Program 2020 Registration begins now until November 20th for: *Households in need with the following postal codes K6V/K6T, K0E 1A0, K0E 1...B0, K0E 1E0, K0E 1K0, K0E 1M0, K0E 1P0, K0E 1R0, K0G 1R0, K0E 1T0. *Households not signing up for other Christmas assistance programs. Register: 1) Online through our Facebook page: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSeRHNV6IlJZlXnQD/viewform 2) The Thrift Store 181 King St West; 3) The Salvation Army Brockville Main Office 175 First Ave. We will contact you to let you know if you are selected and set up an appointment for your pickup time. Due to Covid-19, we will host a Drive-thru/Walk-thru distribution service. To ensure a safe and efficient distribution, please follow all instructions. Also, please wear a mask/face covering and respect proper distances. At pick up time, applicant selected need to bring a proof of ID for all members in his household. If you have any questions, please 613-342-5211.

In light of the new restrictions and recent rise of COVID-19 cases we have decided to postpone yet again our Empty Bowls Event this Saturday. Thanks to all for ...your continued support and understanding. Please stay safe and healthy for the next date. Here's hoping the third time is the charm! See more

LLGAMH is pleased to announce that Patricia Kyle will be joining our team on October 13th as the new Chief Executive Officer. Patricia has experience as a mental health and addictions counsellor, abuse recovery counsellor, clinical supervisor, and management positions including chief executive officer. Most recently, Patricia was the Assistant Deputy Minister, Families and Communities with the Government of the Northwest Territories. She led the development and implementation of a new mental health and addictions strategic framework. I am very excited to be joining LLGAMH, says Patricia. I have a passion for collaborative mental health and addictions care, which is grounded in our organizational values. I look forward to working with staff, the Board, and the communities we serve.

Welcome to our new Board of Directors! The new Board is representative of communities across Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. They bring a variety of skills to the table, as well as a passion for improving the quality of mental health and addictions care in our region. Visit our website to meet the new Board!

September marks the Addiction and Mental Health Ontario's 14th anniversary of Recovery Month. The focus of Recovery Month is to stop the stigma around addiction that often prevents people from seeking the services and support they need. Join in and help build awareness, challenge stigma, and celebrate the role that recovery plays in improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities. And remember, LLGAMH is here to help. Call us at 613-342-2262 or 1-866-499-8445.

Clients and staff started the long weekend off with a little music. About 50 people - socially distanced of course - enjoyed the great music of The Stinky B Band! Thanks to everyone who helped to make the event a success.

Thanks to Bob Perrault and Lake 88 for featuring LLGAMH's bike program on a recent In Focus segment. And thanks to Derek Bradshaw for sharing all the details. Listen now: https://lake88.ca//in-focus-fri-aug-21-2020-derek-bradsha/

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day - a day to help raise awareness of overdose, learn about the signs and symptoms, and to break the stigma around drug-related death. Today, we want to share experiences and help spread the word that overdose is preventable. Over one million Ontarians experience a mental health or addiction issue every year, and we know COVID-19 has presented us with new challenges. Together, we can all play an important role in helping prevent overdose and assist those who may be struggling during these unprecedented times. If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health or addiction challenge, please call LLGAMH at 613-342-2262. We're here for you!

Yesterday was a great day for a nature walk near Jones Creek. LLGAMH staff and clients enjoyed the fresh air, good company and the occasional tree hug!

Please read: there is now an appointment system at the Brockville and Area Food Bank...

Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health is seeking a highly experienced, strategic thinker to join them as Chief Executive Officer in Brockville ON. Find out more to #applytoday http://ow.ly/3R6350ANB3e

LLGAMH is recruiting new Board members. As a governance Board, these committed volunteers will be responsible for key areas such as strategic planning, quality, CEO oversight, and financial stewardship. Board members bring a variety of skills to the table. More importantly, they bring a passion for improving the quality of mental health and addictions care in our region. We are looking for people who want to make a real difference in their community and want to help shape mental health and addictions care. For all of the details, as well as an online application form, please visit our website.

LLGAMH has just released its 2020 Annual Report. It provides a snapshot of the past year as well as an overview of LLGAMH's future plans. Read it online today.