CMHA Waterloo Wellington

08/27/2026

🍂 September is a season of new beginnings.

As routines shift, responsibilities increase, and schedules fill up, it's important to make space for your mental well-being.

Our Understanding Mental Health course provides a practical introduction to mental health and mental illness, helping you recognize signs and symptoms, understand available supports, and build confidence in supporting yourself and those around you.

🔗 Register today: https://learn.cmhaww.ca/product?catalog=UCMHC24

💻 Free | Online | Self-Paced

MyPath courses are open to everyone and can be completed on your own schedule. No referral, diagnosis, or previous experience required.

🔗 Explore all courses: https://learn.cmhaww.ca/catalog?pagename=My_Path

08/14/2026

We are so grateful to McFadden's Movement! For 10 years, McFadden's Movement has been making a profound difference by raising awareness and funds for mental health. 💙

Through their commitment to starting important conversations, encouraging people to seek help, and breaking down stigma, they have helped create lasting change. The funds raised over the past decade have supported our innovative Children and Youth Services building, providing local children and youth with an incredible, welcoming space where they can access the support they need in an open and caring environment.

We are deeply grateful for McFadden's Movement and their unwavering dedication to mental health. Thank you for 10 years of impact, advocacy, and hope.

Milestone contribution brings decade-long support for mental health resources to more than $235,000 GUELPH, ON – McFadden’s Movement is proud to mark its 10th anniversary with a record donation of …

08/03/2026

Today (August 3rd, 2026) all of our offices are closed.

Are you in Crisis or Need Support?

Here 24/7: 1-844-437-3247
Su***de Crisis Helpline: 9-8-8

07/24/2026

Some partnerships stand the test of time because they never lose sight of why they started.

McFadden's Movement has reached an incredible milestone. This year’s gala and celebrity golf classic raised more than $40,700, bringing the organization’s total impact to more than $235,000 in support of youth mental health.

Congratulations to , Stephanie Coratti, CMHA | Waterloo Wellington, the Guelph Storm, and the many sponsors, volunteers and supporters who have helped build this movement over the past decade.

Here’s to 10 years of changing the conversation, and many more to come. 💙

07/23/2026

We are so proud of this partnership with Stepping Stone supporting vulnerable seniors in our community!

Last month, we celebrated the opening of our newest site in collaboration with CMHA Waterloo Wellington.

This location was created specifically to support low-acuity seniors experiencing homelessness, providing a space designed to meet their unique needs with dignity, stability, and compassion.

As the number of seniors experiencing homelessness continues to rise, we recognize that a one-size-fits-all approach isn't enough. At Stepping Stone, we're committed to adapting our services to meet the evolving needs of our community, and this new site is an important step toward ensuring older adults have access to the specialized support they deserve.

We're grateful to our partners at CMHA for helping make this initiative possible and look forward to the positive impact this new program will have in our community. 💙

07/01/2026

Our offices are closed today for Canada Day. In crisis or need support? Call Here 24/7 at 1-844-437-3247 or thinking about su***de? 9-8-8 is here to help - call or text 9-8-8 anytime.

06/30/2026

We are very pleased to partner with Cambridge Shelter Corporation - The Bridges to support vulnerable seniors in our community.

Over 30% of our shelter guests are 55+, many facing isolation, declining health, and mental health challenges.

Through our partnership with CMHA, we’re building a solution. Paula Jacobs, an Intensive Geriatric Services Worker (IGSW), provides weekly one-on-one support at The Bridges and BridgeCare—offering connection, helping seniors access care, and simply being there to listen. 🫶

From navigating grief to attending appointments, the work is about dignity, trust, and meaningful human connection. As Paula notes, “It’s been a wonderful and enriching experience.” 🧡

Together, we’re reducing isolation and ensuring older adults in our community feel supported, seen, and valued. This partnership is making a difference—and we’re just getting started! 🌟 🌱

See CMHA Waterloo Wellington for more information on CMHA services.

06/23/2026

In June, we are recognizing 20 years of impact through the 1st Step Early Psychosis Intervention Program.

What began as a small 5-person team has grown into a program supporting hundreds of individuals and families each year.

For 20 years, First Step has supported people to:

• Return to school or work

• Rebuild relationships

• Find stability

• Move forward in recovery

Read more about the impact of this incredible program here: https://cmhaww.ca/celebrating-twenty-years-of-first-step/

06/21/2026

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

The Government of Canada chose June 21 in part because it coincides with the summer solstice, a time of cultural significance for many Indigenous communities.
Consider attending a local event, festival, performance, or gathering in your community.

Indigenous-led events offer opportunities to gather, learn, connect, and strengthen understanding, respect, and community.
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/list-events.html?utm_campaign=pch-pch-celcan-c…


Image credit: Government of Canada

06/19/2026

Region of Waterloo Public Health and Paramedic Services has been awarded $1.9M in funding from Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund (ETF) to support rapid community-based response to addiction and overdose.

The funding will support the integrated work of five collaborating partners, including Sanguen Health Centre, The Working Centre, Thrive HIV Prevention & Support, Crow Shield Lodge, and CMHA Waterloo Wellington to address urgent community needs.

Region of Waterloo Public Health will provide strategic, evaluation, and administrative support to the project.
The project will include:
- Expanding capacity of inclusive spaces where people who use drugs and are experiencing homelessness can access support, health care and referrals
- Building community capacity related to overdose prevention and response through peer support, system navigation and outreach
- Ensuring culturally appropriate supports for the Indigenous Community through access to traditional healing
- Continuing the Drug Checking program
- Complementing the work of the HART Hub

The Region’s project was one of 30 projects in the country that will be funded out of nearly 400 applicants. Get the details: https://bit.ly/4a74fUy