(Toronto, March 15, 2021) – As we mark the one-year anniversary of the province’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, a new survey is highlighting alarming trends that indicate the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The latest polling data commissioned by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division shows that only […]Continue readingThird poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
From March 1-7, CMHA Elgin Middlesex will recognize the valuable contributions and expertise of Ontario social workers, including the many social workers working at the Elgin-Middlesex branches. Social Work Week annually celebrates the profession and the valuable work of approximately 18,000 registered Ontario social workers.Continue readingCMHA Celebrates Social Work Week 2021
On March 1, CMHA Elgin-Middlesex 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 […]Continue readingCMHA Elgin Middlesex recognizes Black Mental Health Day
We wish to extend our sincerest congratulations to Leona Balsdon, Katelyn Barnes, Sam General, Alex Hoffman, Mike Maloney and Meagan Wiederman. Collectively as past members of the 24/7 Support Line Peer Mentor Team, they have been recognized by the Province of Ontario as this year’s recipients of the June Callwood […]Continue readingSupport Line Volunteers Receive June Callwood Award for Outstanding Volunteerism
Deemed an essential service by the Ontario government, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Elgin-Middlesex remains open and is ensuring community mental health and addictions supports are safely available. In accordance with Public Health measures and provincial guidelines, CMHA Elgin-Middlesex continues to deliver services in the best manner possible to protect public health and safety, by […]Continue readingCOVID-19 Service Update: We are open and here to support you!
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 from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, […]Continue readingTips to kick the winter blues
Strathroy and Middlesex County, ON – A new partnership between Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Elgin-Middlesex Branch, Middlesex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Strathroy-Caradoc Police Service (SCPS) will provide more effective and appropriate responses to mental health and addictions-related crisis calls in rural areas. This new initiative, known as the Middlesex Crisis Rapid […]Continue readingImproving access to Middlesex County mental health crisis support through the Middlesex Crisis Rapid Response Team
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Elgin Middlesex is excited to announce the launch of a free taxi service for youth experiencing a mental health crisis.This joint project between Star Taxi, MINDS of London-Middlesex and CMHA Elgin Middlesex launched December 1, and will provide transitional aged youth (typically 16-25 years old) living in rural Middlesex (boundaries […]Continue readingCrisis Transportation for Youth
London, Ontario (December 3, 2020) – The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts and hopelessness in the Ontario population. This, according to the newest wave of data collected through a nationwide monitoring survey on the mental health impacts of COVID-19, released today […]Continue readingDespair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on New nationwide survey finds Ontarians’ mental health eroding
On behalf of the 24/7 Support Line, we express a very sincere congratulations to Sofi Kotilehti, our recipient of the Fall/Winter “24/7 Support Line Volunteerism Scholarship!” Sofi began volunteering with the Support Line this past summer. She is a graduate of Central Secondary School in London and is currently enrolled in her first year of […]Continue reading24/7 Support Line Volunteerism Scholarship – Fall/Winter Recipient