A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Ontarians (84 per cent) remain concerned about the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, primarily […] Continue readingMost Ontarians fear second wave of COVID-19, worries linked to actions of others: CMHA poll
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the demand for mental health support increases. Our team of mental health professionals are here to support our […] Continue readingMessages of Hope
Updated January 4, 2021 at 8:30 AM EST The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Oxford is adapting services during the province-wide lockdown […] Continue readingCOVID-19 Information for Clients & Visitors
Today is Bell Let’s Talk Day, and we’re joining in to help create positive change. One in five Canadians will experience a mental health issue or […] Continue readingTaking action for Bell Let’s Talk Day
Whether you refer to it as the back to work blues, the January blues or the winter blues, people often share feeling a little down after the holidays. […] Continue readingCMHA Oxford offers tips to help with the winter blues
Clara has struggled with depression and anxiety since she was a girl. She struggled to find help in school, and later at work. She was placed onto […] Continue readingGive to rewrite the mental health story
Over 190 women, men, and youth from Oxford County and beyond came together on September 27th at South Gate Centre in Woodstock for Women & […] Continue readingWomen & Wellness Oxford County’s 5th Annual Fundraiser a sold-out success
The second week of October brings with it the reminder that millions of Canadians live with mental illnesses every day. Oct 6-12 is Mental Illness […] Continue readingCMHA Oxford recognizes Mental Illness Awareness Week
Today is Pink Shirt Day, an annual anti-bullying campaign.
Bullying is a form of aggression where there is a power imbalance; the person doing the bullying has power over the person being victimized. In addition to any physical trauma incurred, bullying can result in mental health issues, including anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. 1 in 5 children are affected by bullying.
Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of these issues, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem. This year’s theme for Pink Shirt Day is “Lift each other up”; a simple but powerful message encouraging the celebration of the things that make us unique.
For more information on anti-bullying resources, visit www.pinkshirtday.ca/
#pinkshirtday #lifteachotherup
Our Urgent Case Management Team works alongside the Oxford County Community Health Centre - OCCHC to support our community with the Mobile Health Outreach Bus.
This program is bringing outreach and medical services to the most vulnerable in our community, and connecting people to community services.
The bus can be found around Oxford County on the following days:
* Monday – Woodstock - 9:30am-11:15am in the College Ave United Church parking lot and then 1:15-3pm in The Refuge parking lot
* Wednesday – Tillsonburg - 10am-2pm parked in the Avondale Church Parking lot
* Thursday – Ingersoll - 1-1:45 – Jet Set Motel Parking Lot and then 2-3:30 parked behind the Salvation Army
For more information or to set up an appointment with a specific member of the team (nurse practitioner, outreach worker, or social worker), call 226-232-8207.
Today is #SaferInternetDay. When it comes to new technologies, one of the biggest concerns with regards to #mentalhealth is the excessive use of social media. To help, CMHA Ontario’s #BounceBackON program created a resource with strategies on how to use social media to benefit your #mentalhealth: cmhaoxford.on.ca/news/resource-on-using-social-media-to-benefit-your-mental-health/
On February 9, CMHA joins educators, industry professionals and the community worldwide in […] Continue readingResource on using social media to benefit your mental health
Season's greetings from everyone at CMHA Oxford. Please note that our office will be closed from […] Continue readingHappy Holidays from CMHA
