Mental Health Promotion & Education

Mental Health Promotion & Education is provided to increase awareness and understanding of mental health and mental illness, to reduce stigma and enhance the lives of community members in Haldimand and Norfolk.

Mental health promotion and education includes:

Speakers Bureau related to various mental health issues
Seminars & workhops on Stress Management
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Support groups
Resource libraryPromotion & advocacy
Forums & education responding to community needs
Workplace Wellness ("Mental Health Works")

Printed materials and resources are available - for further information, please give us a call.

Healthy You! Healthy Community!

There are several activities - you can join one, or join them all!

Relaxation Group
Walking Group
Healthy Lifestyle Program - an 8 week course that's sure to motivate you to a healthier lifestyle!

There is no charge to be involved with the Relaxation Group and the Healthy Lifestyle Program. During winter months, there may be a minimal charge ($1 per visit) to cover the cost of an indoor facility for the Walking Group.

Next 8 week Healthy Communities Program to start week of May 3rd, 2010.

Help us WALK ACROSS CANADA!

Number of registered walkers: 26
Total kilometres: 585
(as of 03/09/2010)
Join us at the Simcoe Aud (next to the Recreation Centre) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays anytime between 10:30am - 12:30pm. While there, register with the 'Healthy You! Healthy Community!' program, and have your laps count towards the walk across Canada!

For more detailed information on any of the Healthy You! Healthy Community! programs, please refer to the program brochure or contact Joanne Cleland, the coordinator of this initiative at 519-428-2380 ext 211.

Healthy You! Healthy Community! is funded by

Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
Ontario Ministry of Culture
Ontario Ministry of Health Promotions

ASIST summary

Please read the ASIST Brochure for more information.

Volunteers needed for Bingo Live
(on Amtelecom Cable 5)

For more information, see our volunteering page.

Please contact us for information on up-to-date community mental health promotions and education opportunities.

Joanne Cleland,
Faciliatator
Mental Health Promotion and Education
Phone: (519) 428-2380 ext 211
jcleland@cmha-hn.ca

Proudly serving Simcoe, Dunnville, Delhi, Hagersville, Jarvis, Caledonia, Cayuga, Waterford, Port Dover, Turkey Point, Port Rowan, Courtland, Selkirk, and all places in between for over 21 years.

Give Us A Call. We Can Help.
519-428-2380
1-888-750-7778

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