From March 1-7, CMHA Muskoka Parry Sound will recognize the valuable contributions and expertise of Ontario social workers. Social Work Week annually celebrates the profession and the valuable work of approximately 18,000 registered Ontario social workers. This week, we will celebrate alongside the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and our branch staff. This year’s […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Social Work Week 2021
On March 1, CMHA Muskoka Parry Sound joins organizations across Ontario in recognizing Black Mental Health Day. This annual event aims to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from staying silent on issues of anti-Black racism in public services and raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities across […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Black Mental Health Day
CMHA celebrates Canada’s Agriculture Day On February 23, CMHA, Muskoka-Parry Sound joins organizations around the country in celebrating this important event. Canada’s Agriculture Day is a time to showcase all the amazing things happening in the Canadian agriculture industry and help us see the connection to where our food comes from and the people who […]Continue readingCMHA Celebrates Canada’s Agriculture Day
CMHA supports Pink Shirt Day On February 24, individuals and organizations across the country will come together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day, an annual anti-bullying campaign. Bullying is a form of aggression where there is a power imbalance; the person doing the bullying has power over the person being victimized. In additional to any physical […]Continue readingCMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of 28 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and substance-use issues. All CMHA branches work from a harm-reduction framework that aims to support individuals with substance-use concerns and connect them with services. Some of our branches […]Continue readingExpand access to harm reduction interventions during COVID-19: CMHA Ontario branches support safer supply approaches
On February 9, CMHA joins educators, industry professionals and the community worldwide in acknowledging Safer Internet Day, which aims to create both a safer and a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. When it comes to new technologies, one of the biggest concerns with regards to mental […]Continue readingResource on using social media to benefit your mental health
May 3, 2021 to May 29, 2021 @ 12:00 am – More than ever, now is the time to take care of our mental wellness. Join us this May to support Mental Health Month and let’s do this together! NEW this year – join us for a Virtual Spin the Lakes and participate at your convenience for the month of May honouring Mental Health Month. Now you can decide […]Continue readingVIRTUAL Spin the Lakes Cycling Tour 2021
CMHA Muskoka Parry Sound joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. While Black History Month is a time to learn about the many important contributions of African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, it’s important […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Black History Month
Tips to kick the winter blues As the cold and snow of winter sinks in, Ontarians may find themselves lacking energy as the days grow shorter. Research in Ontario suggests that 15 per cent of the general population have experienced the winter blues, which can include changes in appetite and lethargy. The winter blues differs […]Continue readingKick The Winter Blues
The North Bay and Parry Sound District Health Unit, in partnership with many local community agencies and First Nations, is officially launching the local COVID Community Survey! The survey is open to all residents of the Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts who are 16 years of age and older. The survey takes between 10 and […]Continue readingLocal COVID Community Survey for Residents of Nipissing and Parry Sound