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CMHA commemorates Truth and Reconciliation Day

CMHA Champlain East joins Canadians across the country in observing the country’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30.

The day was established by the federal government to honour survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital component of the reconciliation process.

The physical, psychological and spiritual violence stemming from residential schools has caused pain that has been passed from generation to generation. The recent discoveries in BC and Saskatchewan reflects the long history of racism, violence and cultural genocide towards Indigenous peoples in Canada which did not end with the closure of residential schools. It continues to this day. Every day, Indigenous people live the very real impacts of systemic racism and colonialism, which affect their mental health and well-being.

CMHA Champlain East stands with CMHA National in calling for our health care system and decision-makers to heed the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to support Indigenous communities’ calls to action on reconciliation, and particularly those in support of Indigenous mental health, healing, and well-being.

For more information and a schedule of virtual Truth and Reconciliation events open to the general public, visit the National Centre of Truth and Reconciliation website.

Prescott-Russell Hoarding Response Coalition launches a prevention and education campaign with Fire Departments

Prescott and Russell -September 2021- This fall, the Prescott-Russell Hoarding Response Coalition is launching a new prevention and education campaign aimed at preventing and reducing the negative impacts of hoarding in the households of various municipalities in Prescott and Russell. 

10 steps to a safer, healthier and more comfortable home 

A bilingual fact sheet called "10 Steps to a Safer, Healthier, More Comfortable Home" will be distributed to homes at the same time as the various fire departments conduct their regular fire prevention campaigns in their communities. With the help of a checklist, this sheet simply explains the various ways to prevent the risks of fire, unsanitary conditions and other dangers often associated with hoarding.  The creation and printing of this fact sheet was made possible through the collaboration and financial support of the local HSJCC Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott and Russell and Akwesasne, the Wellington Guelph Hoarding Network and the Canadian Mental Health Association Champlain East.

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About the Coalition

The Prescott-Russell Hoarding Response Coalition has been in existence since 2012. Members of this coalition come from various sectors such as mental health, municipal and social services. They work together to prevent negative consequences associated with hoarding such as fires and evictions. A collaborative approach that considers the mental health challenges of individuals has proven to be very effective in helping to maintain the housing and well-being of people affected by hoarding, their families and sometimes even their neighbors. Training, meetings, mutual aid and partnerships between members are part of the Collaborative Agreement of the Prescott-Russell Hoarding Response Coalition. For more information on the Coalition and the services that can help, please contact Johanne Renaud of CMHA CE - Coalition Co-Chair or Annie of CMHA CE - Intensive Case Manager and Coalition member at 1-800-493-8271.

Subway Golf Tournament raises $35k for mental health

Thanks to your support, CMHA Champlain East’s 18^th annual Subway tournament raised an incredible $35,000 for mental health promotion.

The money will enable our branch to continue mental health promotion initiatives in the community, including providing workshops on stress management, suicide awareness and prevention, mental health first aid, and more.

Thanks to all 132 individuals who played at Nation Golf Course in Curran, Ontario on September 17. Your support is truly appreciated!