CMHA WINNIPEG'S OFFICE IS MOVING
We are excited to announce that our move to 930 Portage Avenue is happening soon. Our office is CLOSED from May 22 to 28, 2012 during the move. We re-open at the new location on Tuesday, May 29, 2012.
New Address:
930 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3G 0P8
Phone numbers and email addresses remain the same.
If you receive support services from us, please discuss with your worker how to ensure continuity of services.
We appreciate everyone's patience with us as we prepare for this move and get settled into the new location. We look forward to working with you from our new home!
Mental Health Week, May 7-13, 2012
Thanks to these generous sponsors of Mental Health Week
PRESS RELEASE - CMHA Manitoba Division Applauds Canada's First-Ever National Mental Health Strategy
Click here to access the CMHA Manitoba Division press release on the release of the Mental Health Strategy for Canada.
Spring Concert in support of CMHA
The Westwood Community Band is having a concert on May 24th with the proceeds going to the CMHA Manitoba Division office. Click here to access the poster for more details.
Rockin' the Bridge 2012
Rockin' the Bridge 2012 Festival will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 1466 Arlington Street at the corner of Arlington and Magnus in Winnipeg, organized by the non-profit SSCOPE Inc. for the cause of mental health coping and recovery. A great mix overall of folk, rock, pop and Caribbean and reggae, all by Winnipeg performers supporting SSCOPE and the organization's work on behalf of those with mental health problems. Click here to access the poster press release for this event.
Walking Together Working Together
On Friday June 15, 2012 11:00 AM, the Canadian Mental Health Association will be having a provincial Walk named “Working Together, Walking Together towards Mental wellness. The walk will be held the June 15, 2012 in the CMHA regions across Manitoba.
The event starts at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 15th at the Yoga Centre on Fort St. and ends at the Legislative Building at 1 p.m. We have a varied program both at the Yoga Centre and at the Legislature including the Minister of Healthy Living, Karen Toole, various speakers and our M.C. Big Daddy Tazz who will also be taking part in the walk.
We will be walking together with other mental health/addiction organizations in Winnipeg and members of the community. The walk is designed to increase community awareness of mental health issues and promote mental wellness and is not a fundraising activity.
Time: 11:00 am
Starting place: Yoga Public , 280 Fort Street
End place: The Legislative Grounds
For more info call: 982-6100
Click here for the poster for the event.
CMHA Winnipeg Region Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Winnipeg Region will happen on Wednesday, June 20th - 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. - Winnipeg Art Gallery, 300 Memorial Boulevard. Complimentary Lunch. RSVP by June 13 to 982-6100 or office@cmhawpg.mb.ca. Guest Speaker: Deri Latimer, author of Wake Up To Your Habits. Click here to access the invitation for the AGM.
Not Myself Today campaign
A new mental health awareness campaign called Not Myself Today launched on Monday, April 2. This campaign is spearheaded by Partner For Mental Health which is an organization recently created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Go to www.notmyselftoday.ca to find out more information and sign the online petition to show your support to improve mental health in Canada.
CMHA Manitoba Division
Provincial Eating Disorders Conference
Setting the Table for Recovery: Providing Practical Tools for Understanding Eating Disorders.
Thursday, June 7th – Evening Reception
Friday, June 8th – Conference.
Key Note Speakers: JENNI SCHAEFER: Jenni is an internationally known author and speaker who has helped change the face of recovery for eating disorders. TRACEY GOLD: Tracey publicly battled anorexia as a teen actress. Now an author and producer, she advocates for the education of emotional and physical effects of eating disorders.
Conference contact: Erin Dowling 204.953.2358 Please visit events page: www.cmhamanitoba.ca or email: edconference@cmhamanitoba.ca Click here to access the poster for this conference.
EQUALITY, DIGNITY AND INCLUSION
LEGISLATION THAT ENHANCES HUMAN RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS
This is a project of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Winnipeg Region in partnership with the Public Interest Law Centre of Legal Aid Manitoba. Participants of the project recently developed a Photovoice presentation that can be accessed here.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Winnipeg Region Capital Campaign
CMHA Winnipeg Region has grown 40% in the last 3 years. Our location on Ellice Avenue served us well for many years however, we're now out of space. We are moving to 930 Portage Avenue on May 22, 2012 and we need your generous support to assist with the new office building. Visit our Capital Campaign webpage for more information.
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