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Ryerson University and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst partner with CMHA Peel Dufferin to support food security for local families and raise awareness of mental health supports during COVID-19

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ryerson University and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst partner with CMHA Peel Dufferin to support food security for local families and raise awareness of mental health supports during COVID-19 Members of the Ryerson community in Brampton will take part in the Ride Don’t Hide Fundraiser to raise funds for mental health supports during COVID-19 […]Continue readingRyerson University and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst partner with CMHA Peel Dufferin to support food security for local families and raise awareness of mental health supports during COVID-19

CMHA’s largest annual fundraiser for mental health goes virtual

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CMHA’s largest annual fundraiser for mental health goes virtual The Ride Don’t Hide, Virtually campaign encourages people to ride, walk, run, hike, do yoga, dance, meditate, or take part in any activity that will support mental and physical health Brampton: May 25, 2020: The Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin’s seventh annual […]Continue readingCMHA’s largest annual fundraiser for mental health goes virtual

New data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them

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(Brampton, May 14, 2020) – As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, CMHA Peel Dufferin is encouraging anyone who is struggling with mental health and addictions issues at this time to reach out and seek help. The call comes as new provincial data this week showed that far fewer people with a […]Continue readingNew data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them

Ride Don’t Hide, Virtually

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The COVID-19 pandemic means that we can’t be together this year for Ride Don’t Hide. But you are not alone. Ride Don’t Hide is going virtual for 2020. Because everyone deserves to feel well, now more than ever. In a time of unprecedented uncertainty, stress, anxiety and physical distancing, we all need connection to and […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide, Virtually

CMHA Peel Dufferin offers Weekday Wellness Live Broadcasts from May 11th to June 5th

Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin is excited to share our new live webcast starting Monday, May 11th and running to Friday, June 5th! Weekday Wellness will happen every weekday at 10am, covering mental health topics with a different theme each day. We hope this broadcast will offer a daily source of information, connection and […]Continue readingCMHA Peel Dufferin offers Weekday Wellness Live Broadcasts from May 11th to June 5th

For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ontarians feel anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine” For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times Brampton, Ontario: May 4, 2020 – Most Ontarians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during […]Continue readingFor Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times

Call CMHA Peel Dufferin to get immediate access to a mental health worker

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Community members and clients looking for mental health and addictions support can call: For Services at 905-451-2123 or 1-877-451-2123 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday) For Crisis at the 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin line at 905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222 (Caledon & Dufferin) (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) A team of mental health […]Continue readingCall CMHA Peel Dufferin to get immediate access to a mental health worker

Resources to protect your health, safety and well-being during COVID-19

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At CMHA Peel Dufferin, we are committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of every staff member, student, volunteer, service user, and family member in our community. With the amount of information and attention on COVID-19, we understand it can be overwhelming to find credible and accurate information, causing feelings of distress, fear and anxiety. […]Continue readingResources to protect your health, safety and well-being during COVID-19

Understanding social distancing and the importance of social connection

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To slow the spread of COVID-19, the main recommendation from government and health officials for the immediate future is “social distancing.” For individuals with mental health concerns who have a tendency to socially isolate themselves already, it’s important to understand that social distancing doesn’t mean to cut yourself off from connection. Rather, physically distancing yourself […]Continue readingUnderstanding social distancing and the importance of social connection

Tips to manage mental health through COVID-19 pandemic

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In the wake of COVID-19, Canadians are facing a new reality of physical distancing, self-quarantining and isolation in order to protect public health and safety. These new circumstances may lead individuals with mental health concerns into heightened symptoms of anxiety and depression. In what may be a difficult time for many, the Canadian Mental Health […]Continue readingTips to manage mental health through COVID-19 pandemic