Ride Don’t Hide Sault Ste Marie – Update It was a difficult decision to make, but the Ride Don’t Hide Sault Ste. Marie Committee has decided to cancel this year’s event. With all that is happening in our community and across the globe we are unsure of so much. Our event sees a big crowd! […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide 2020 Cancelled this year
New North Greenhouses is eagerly anticipating the arrival of spring! Although the globalpresence of COVID-19 has resulted in the cancellation of numerous events and an increased demand for social distancing, New North Greenhouses wants to remind the public that spring is not cancelled and that there is HOPE! Feeling hopeful, New North Greenhouses is launching […]Continue readingNew North Green House – Baskets of Hope
Today, CMHA Sault Ste. Marie joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating Caregiver Day. Caregiver Day is intended to honour caregivers — the millions of parents, children, siblings, spouses and friends who provide unpaid care to support someone with a diminishing physical ability, a debilitating cognitive condition or a chronic life-limiting illness. Caregivers […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Caregiver Day 2020
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches across Ontario are encouraging their local communities to share positive messages of support for one another through the #SignsofSupport social media campaign as a way to keep spirits high amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiated by CMHA York and South Simcoe Branch, #SignsofSupport started with that branch’s staff members holding […]Continue readingJoin CMHA’s #SignsofSupport campaign to spread positivity, encouragement amid COVID-19
In the wake of COVID-19, Canadians are facing a new reality of social distancing, self-quarantining and isolation in order to protect public health and safety. These new circumstances may lead individuals with mental health concerns into heightened symptoms of anxiety and depression. In what may be a difficult time for many, the Canadian Mental Health […]Continue readingTips to manage mental health during COVID-19
April 2, 2020 (Toronto, April 2, 2020) – Today, the government announced an expansion of online and virtual mental health supports to help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake of COVID-19. The Canadian Mental Health Association’s BounceBack program is a key component of these expanded services and is available now, free of charge, to help […]Continue readingCMHA’s BounceBack key part of expanded mental health supports available to all Ontarians during COVID-19 pandemic
Deemed an essential service by the Ontario government amid public health concerns related to COVID-19, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Sault Ste. Marie remains open and is ensuring community mental health and addictions supports are safely available by providing programs, services and information online and/or over the phone as this situation develops. In accordance with […]Continue readingCMHA Sault Ste. Marie deemed essential service; providing community supports in different ways
To slow the spread of COVID-19, the main recommendation from government and health officials for the immediate future is “social distancing.” For individuals with mental health concerns who have a tendency to socially isolate themselves already, it’s important to understand that social distancing doesn’t mean to cut yourself off from connection. Rather, physically distancing yourself […]Continue readingUnderstanding social distancing and the importance of social connection
