Older adults can register now for Mood Walks in October
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Champlain East is helping reduce older adults’ social isolation by increasing access to programs and services thanks to a new Seniors Community Grant from the Ontario government.
The $25,000 grant will allow the branch to provide Mood Walks and Living Life to the Full programs to older adults in the community. Mood Walks promotes both physical and mental health by reducing barriers and creating new opportunities for older adults to be physically active. Living Life to the Full is a mental health promotion course designed to help people deal with everyday life challenges and learn self-management skills.
“As Ontario’s population ages and loneliness becomes an ever more present problem in our society, we recognize how important it is to ensure the quality of life for older adults across the province. This funding provides opportunities for older adults to stay active, healthy and engaged in their community,” said Joanne Ledoux-Moshonas, Executive Director, CMHA Champlain East.
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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.
Mental Health First Aid Training
(MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical first aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved.
The MHFA Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy, and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.
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Text 247247 for mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services in Ontario
ConnexOntario now offers a text line as a fast and convenient way to reach out for mental health and addiction service information. Ontarians can text CONNEX to 247247 to connect with a system navigation specialist, 24 hours a day, seven days a week (msg & data rates may apply).
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