GUELPH – The Support after Suicide program has been terminated after losing provincial funding, but local officials say they are determined to keep the conversation going and to seek funding elsewhere.
Helen Fishburn
All smiles at the Grove Youth Wellness Hubs
GUELPH – The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Wellington Guelph was the recipient of the Tim Horton Holiday Smile Cookie fundraiser and on Nov. 18 the campaign kicked off with some cookie decorating by officials at the Grove and the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo-Wellington.
Royal Reach raises $90,000 for child and youth mental health supports
GUELPH – More than $90,000 was raised to support the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) at the sold-out Royal Reach event on June 1.
Hoffman named permanent executive director of Grove hubs
GUELPH – The Grove executive director recruitment team is thrilled to announce that Jeff Hoffman has been appointed as the new permanent executive director of The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs Ontario in Guelph Wellington.
Royal Reach gala raises $90k for mental health services in Guelph
GUELPH – With the help of a sold-out crowd, this year’s Royal Reach fundraising gala brought in more than $90,000 to support mental health services for local children and youth.
CMHA opens new Woolwich Street building in Guelph
GUELPH – The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHAWW) and the Grove Youth Wellness Hubs have announced the opening of 737 Woolwich Street North in Guelph.
‘Let’s Talk’: CMHA offers tips on how to be part of change
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The 2024 Bell Let’s Talk awareness campaign, “Let’s change this,” highlights the mental health crisis in Canada and issued a collective call to action and change, on Jan. 24 and every day.
CMHA WW to open new child and youth service building in Guelph
GUELPH – Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner met virtually with the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) and The Grove Youth Wellness Hubs on Dec. 20.
Give the gift of mental health this season
GUELPH – They say there’s nothing more valuable than your health.
Community leaders gather to discuss impacts of the pandemic on youth
ELORA– Leaders in mental health and wellness from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington, The Grove Hubs Wellington Guelph and Dufferin Child and Family Services gathered at the GrandWay Events Centre on Nov. 16.
Regional survey shows residents seek community support for mental health
GUELPH – Residents of the Guelph/Wellington and Waterloo regions are looking for community support and leadership as they face mental health issues born out of challenges such as food insecurity and housing shortages, a new survey reveals.
Guelph Mayor’s annual event for mental health shines spotlight on social determinants
GUELPH – Social determinants such as poverty, discrimination, and intergenerational trauma were the focus of the 24th annual Guelph mayor’s event for mental health, Connecting the Dots.
Sept. 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day
WELLINGTON COUNTY — World Suicide Prevention Day is Sept. 10, which also marks the beginning of Suicide Prevention Week.
Mental health and addiction struggles continue to grow: CMHA
WELLINGTON COUNTY – The number of residents in Waterloo and Wellington in need of mental health and addictions supports continues to increase according to an annual Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington report covering 2022-23.
Local CMHA branch celebrates Mental Health Week with inspiring, meaningful stories
GUELPH – Each May, people across Canada rally around the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) Mental Health Week.
