As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season, CMHA Oxford is reminding people to take care of their mental health during the transition. While a new school year can be exciting, it can also cause stress and anxiety. CMHA suggests maintaining positive mental health during this seasonal shift with the following strategies: Take care of […]Continue readingBack to school mental health tips
On March 8, CMHA Oxford will join individuals and organizations around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020, an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women. The theme of IWD 2020 is #EachforEqual, which highlights the need to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias and take […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates International Women’s Day 2020
This week, CMHA Oxford joins organizations across the country in celebrating Canada’s almost 13 million volunteers during National Volunteer Week. The theme this year is “It’s time to applaud this country’s volunteers”. It encourages all Canadians to loudly and proudly cheer for Canada’s volunteers. Volunteers play a crucial role in our organization and our community. […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2020
CMHA Oxford joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. While Black History Month is a time to learn about the many important contributions of African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, it’s important to note […]Continue readingCMHA Oxford celebrates Black History Month
From March 2-8, CMHA Oxford will recognize the valuable contributions and expertise of Ontario social workers. Social Work Week annually celebrates the profession and the valuable work of approximately 20,000 registered Ontario social workers. This week, we will celebrate alongside the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and our branch staff. This year’s theme is […]Continue readingCMHA Oxford celebrates Social Work Week 2020
On June 16, CMHA Oxford joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. CMHA recognizes that stigma may make it difficult for men to identify their own mental health and […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2020
On February 26, individuals and organizations across the country will come together to celebrate 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 additional to any physical trauma incurred, bullying can result […]Continue readingCMHA Supports Pink Shirt Day
Addiction Services of Thames Valley has now integrated with CMHA Oxford and CMHA Elgin-Middlesex to form CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services – an integrated mental health and addiction agency providing community-based supports and services in London, Elgin Middlesex, and Oxford Counties. For employment opportunities, please visit us at: cmhatv.ca/work-at-cmha-tvamhs/Continue readingEmployment
It’s been a year like no other. The pandemic. The lockdown to deal with the pandemic. The crushing social injustice and inequities. The reeling economy. And then the second wave. You’re not alone if it feels overwhelming. Overwhelmed feels like an understatement to Maria. The pandemic is hard on her, as it is on us […]Continue readingEveryone needs somewhere to turn, now more than ever
New post: Survey data shows we are feeling anxious and crave real connection, but say we’re doing “fine”. For Mental Health Week, Canadian Mental Health Association Oxford promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Oxford will be connecting with the community for CMHA Mental Health Week, […]Continue readingGet ready to #GetReal this Mental Health Week