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Canadian Mental Health Association Teams Up With Peterborough Petes for Talk Today Game Night
/The Peterborough Petes and the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) are teaming up to host Talk Today Night during the Petes home game against the Windsor Spitfires Thursday night.
The game, presented by Syngenta and Grain Farmers of Ontario, will take place at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Feb. 23 at 7:05 p.m. and will feature:
CMHA and Grain Farmers of Ontario tables in the concourse handing out information about Talk Today
Player content relating to Talk Today to be played and shared at the PMC on gameday
PA and video board announcements
A pre-game ceremony and a puck drop featuring representatives from CMHA and Grain Farmers of Ontario
Launched by CMHA Ontario in 2014 in partnership with the OHL, the Talk Today program has grown to become one of the most comprehensive sport mental health programs in Canada. Through Talk Today, CMHA branches across Ontario have been teaming up with their local OHL teams to educate and support their players on mental health and suicide prevention.
“The Talk Today program is an essential piece to reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and encouraging players to access mental health support when needed. I’m proud to know the Talk Today program started here in Peterborough and to have been a part of it since it’s inception,” says Jack Veitch, manager of community engagement and education.
“Now, more than ever, it is important to talk about mental health; especially in sport. Game night’s like Talk Today provide a platform to speak about mental health and we’re proud to partner with CMHA, Syngenta, and Grain Farmers of Ontario to spread this important messaging and keep the conversation moving forward,” says Adam King, director of marketing with the Petes.
Tickets for the game are available by clicking here, or by contacting the PMC Grant Thornton Box Office in person or at (705) 743-3561.
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CMHA Mobile Wellness Clinic Seeking Parking Space in Northumberland or Peterborough
/The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) is seeking a parking space for its Road Ahead Mobile Wellness Clinic vehicle in Northumberland or Peterborough overnight and on weekends.
Launched earlier this year, it saids individuals who may have difficulty accessing supports by bringing a full range of mental health and addictions services to rural and remote areas across the Four Counties according to a press release. The program provides counselling and therapy, support with addictions and substance use, mental health education, medication support, and access to other services such as psychiatry.
CMHA HKPR is seeking a parking option that:
Is located in a bay or locked building
Has the space for a vehicle that is 37 ft L by 12 ft H and 13 ft W
Is heated (above freezing)
Includes a safe space for up to three staff vehicles to park while the clinic is on the road
Includes access to the bay or building by 8:30 a.m. 7 days a week
Is centrally located to serve Peterborough and Northumberland
Anyone knowing a landlord or a vacant commercial parking space in the Peterborough or Northumberland area is asked to contact Jeff Cadence, manager of The Road Ahead at jcadence@cmhahkpr.ca.
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CMHA Offers New Courses Through HOPE Learning Centre This Fall
/The Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) introducing new courses through the Helping Others Through Peer Education (HOPE) Learning Centre this fall announced on Wednesday.
The courses include mental health and well-being that promote recovery, hope, empowerment, possibility and connection. Courses are collaboratively designed, developed, and delivered with individuals who have lived experience.
HOPE launched its Fall Course Catalogue and Calendar this week for City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Northumberland and Haliburton.
Courses are offered virtually and in person. The are intended for anyone over 16 that is living with a mental health concern. CMHA says it may be particularly beneficial for people who are looking to connect with others and could benefit from the support and guidance in making choices in their recovery journey.
“The H.O.P.E. Learning Centre brings innovative mental health and wellness programming to the communities we serve. It provides education in an interactive, meaningful way that focuses on improved quality of life for its participants.,” said Christine Crough, manager of peer initiatives and employment supports, “Our aim in delivering programming is to help participants feel empowered, have a sense of connection and hopefulness as they move forward in their wellness journey.”
A class list or enrollment can be found on CMHA’s website.
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