CMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2024
September is Recovery Month and CMHA Champlain East joins organizations around the world in recognizing this important event. In Canada, about 21 per cent of people will be affected by addiction in their lifetime. Recovery Month recognizes that recovery looks different for everyone, offering the opportunity to share stories, talk about treatment options, and reduce the stigma surrounding addiction.
Alcohol is the most common substance for which people met the criteria for addiction in Canada, at around 18 per cent. Despite its commonality, alcohol is linked to over 200 diseases and injury conditions, including liver cirrhosis, cardiovascular disease, and multiple cancers.
During Recovery Month, it's crucial to acknowledge that everyone’s addiction recovery journey is different and can take many forms. A continuum of supports—from harm reduction to rehabilitation—helps people meet their unique recovery needs. By fostering open dialogue and understanding, we can help reduce the stigma surrounding addiction and support those on their recovery journeys.
Temporary closure of Horizon Resource Centre
Canadian Mental Health Association, Champlain East is temporarily closing Horizon Resource Centre, its social recreation program based in Casselman, effective June 1st, 2024.
A wind-down process is currently underway.
The decision is part of the branch’s ongoing evaluation to determine the best ways to serve clients in the community. Virtual services will continue to be offered. Clients currently attending in-person social recreation programming will be given the option to participate in in-person activities at the branch’s other social resource centres in Cornwall and Hawkesbury.
For information about attending our virtual services or our resource centres in Cornwall and Hawkesbury 613-938-0435 or 1-800-439-8271
LivingWorks Start
Learn life-saving skills anytime, anywhere. In just 90 minutes online, LivingWorks Start teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support.
CMHA Champlain East is providing complimentary* (Free) LivingWorks Start online suicide prevention training; sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Coalition Champlain East. Here is the link for more details: LivingWorks Start information. This online training is currently only available in English. This is a beginners suicide prevention training intended for those that have not taken the safeTALK or ASIST.
Please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. full name and email address should you be interested. The training will be sent directly from LivingWorks.
* First come first serve, while quantities last.
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