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Célébration de la semaine du travail social : Honorer le cœur de nos communautés
Célébration de la semaine du travail social : Honorer le cœur de nos communautés Du 3 au 9 mars, c’est la Semaine nationale du travail social, et ici, à l’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale (ACSM), Algoma, nous sommes fiers de nous joindre aux organisations de tout le pays pour célébrer l’incroyable dévouement, la […]Continue readingCélébration de la semaine du travail social : Honorer le cœur de nos communautés
National Social Work Week
Celebrating Social Work Week: Honouring the Heart of Our Communities March 3-9 is National Social Work Week, and here at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), [Branch], we are proud to join organizations across the country in celebrating the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise of social workers. As the largest group of mental health professionals in […]Continue readingNational Social Work Week
Journée mondiale de la justice sociale
“J’ai commencé à me mutiler à 12 ans, un âge courant pour l’apparition de comportements d’automutilation. Je me faisais intimider à l’école, j’étais rejetée par presque tout le monde de mon niveau scolaire et les autres élèves me harcelaient verbalement chaque fois que nous étions à l’extérieur de la classe. Je ne savais pas quoi faire […]Continue readingJournée mondiale de la justice sociale
World Day of Social Justice
“I started self-harming when I was 12, which, as it turns out, is a common age for self-harming behaviour to start. I was being bullied at school and verbally harassed everyday by my schoolmates anytime we were outside of the classroom. I didn’t know what to do with all the pain I was feeling. The […]Continue readingWorld Day of Social Justice
NEWS RELEASE
A legacy of caring: Annette Katajamaki retires from CMHA Algoma after 40 years of service (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Feb. 26, 2025) – This week, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Algoma Branch will officially mark the end of an era with the retirement of longtime CEO, Annette Katajamaki. After 40 years of service to the […]Continue readingNEWS RELEASE
CMHA Algoma welcomes Lisa Case as new CEO
NEWS RELEASE CMHA Algoma welcomes Lisa Case as new CEO (Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Feb. 25, 2025) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Algoma Branch is thrilled to announce the appointment of Lisa Case as its new CEO, effective Feb. 3, 2025. “Following an extensive executive search, the CMHA Algoma board of directors is […]Continue readingCMHA Algoma welcomes Lisa Case as new CEO
Family Day
CMHA Algoma will be closed for Family Day Monday February 17th, 2025. Continue readingFamily Day
CMHA celebrates Canada’s Agriculture Day
This February 11 is recognized as Canada’s Agriculture (Ag) Day and CMHA Algoma is joining in to celebrate farmers, farm workers and everyone who contributes to the success of Canada’s agriculture and food industry. Driven by Agriculture More Than Ever, a platform led by the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity, Canada’s Ag Day is an […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Canada’s Agriculture Day
New CMHA campaign calls on candidates, Ontarians to Think of Your Someone this election
(Toronto, Feb. 10, 2025) – A new awareness campaign by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is urging all party leaders to think about those they love and care about as they shape their platforms. With the current crisis in mental health and addiction services, the agency has launched Think of Your Someone, which […]Continue readingNew CMHA campaign calls on candidates, Ontarians to Think of Your Someone this election