Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth - CMHA

06/18/2026

📢 Office Closure Reminder 📢

Please note that our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19. Our team will reopen with regular hours on Monday, June 22.

Thank you for your understanding!

06/17/2026

Have clothing, accessories, or other quality items you're ready to part with?

Our friends at I Want That Bag Consignment Boutique are now accepting drop-offs by appointment—and through our Consign for a Cause program, your gently used items can help support local mental health and addiction services right here in Huron Perth.

Simply let the team know you'd like your items assigned to the CMHA Huron Perth account when you drop them off. Once your items sell, a portion of the proceeds is donated directly to CMHA Huron Perth.

It's an easy way to declutter, shop sustainably, and give back to your community at the same time.

Thank you to I Want That Bag Consignment Boutique - Lucknow for partnering with us to make a difference, one item at a time. 💚

06/17/2026

Growing connections, building community 🌱🏡

This week, Melinda and Christine from our Gardening Group traded flower beds for a Habitat for Humanity build site, lending a hand to help complete the landscaping for a new family home.

We're proud to see our staff and participants sharing their time, skills, and passion to make a difference in our community. Thank you to Habitat for Humanity for the opportunity to be part of this exciting project!

06/15/2026

When someone you love is struggling with mental health, addiction, or concurrent disorders, it can impact the whole family—you don’t have to carry it alone. 💚

Our Family Support Group offers a supportive space to learn, share, and connect with others who understand.

📅 Starts Monday, June 22nd
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Hybrid format: Join virtually OR in person at 380 Hibernia Street, Stratford

06/11/2026

Everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home.

We’re proud to be one of many organizations working alongside the City of Stratford - The Municipality and community partners to support people experiencing homelessness. While there’s no single solution to homelessness, positive change happens when organizations, community members, and service providers work together with compassion, respect, and a shared commitment to helping people find stability.

Thank you to the City of Stratford for sharing more about the work happening behind the scenes to support individuals living in encampments and connect them with services and housing options. We encourage you to take a few minutes to read the post below and learn more about the collaborative efforts taking place in our community.

ENCAMPMENT RESPONSE

The City of Stratford is aware of encampments within our community, including the site near the Downie Street parking lot.

As the City’s lead for housing and homelessness services, our Social Services department continues to work directly with individuals at these locations to support their immediate safety and well-being, while also helping them move toward permanent, appropriate housing.

This work is supported through the City’s encampment response process, which brings together a number of municipal departments, including Social Services, Police, Fire, Infrastructure and Development Services, Community Services, and Building and Planning. This coordinated approach is essential in helping us respond thoughtfully and responsibly to a complex issue that affects both vulnerable individuals and the broader community.

Each department has an important role to play. Together, we are working to balance compassion with public safety, service access with site considerations, and immediate response with longer-term housing goals. This collaboration allows us to better assess needs, coordinate actions, and connect individuals with the services and supports that may help stabilize their situation.

We also continue to work closely with community agency partners that bring specialized expertise such as community paramedicine and mental health and addiction supports.

Homelessness is a complex issue, and there is no single solution or single organization that can address it alone. Progress depends on strong partnerships, coordinated responses, and a shared commitment to supporting people with dignity and respect.

Our collective goal remains clear: to reduce chronic homelessness in Stratford and to help ensure that more people have access to safe, supportive, stable, and appropriate housing.

06/09/2026

We want to extend a sincere thank you to Noah's Pizza for their continued generosity and support of CMHA Huron Perth.

Their generous pizza donations to the Northern Huron Connection Centre and one of our Goderich support groups help us build welcoming, supportive spaces where community connection can thrive.

This is what community support looks like — local businesses making a meaningful impact and helping to strengthen the well-being of those around them.

We are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Thank you, Noah’s Pizza! 🍕🫶

06/08/2026

We’re excited to be attending the upcoming Wellness and Active Living Fair! Stop by our table to connect with our team, learn more about our programs, and say hello. We look forward to seeing you there!

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We are getting close to releasing the schedule for the day, but need to know how many sandwiches to make for lunch.
This is an event you won't want to miss!

06/08/2026

Wellness Group is back!

Your mental health matters — just as much as your physical health.

Our Wellness Group provides practical, everyday tools to support well-being, including coping strategies, grounding techniques, and guidance on how to reach out for help when needed.

We continue to offer both virtual and in-person options for this group, giving participants flexibility in how they attend.

📅 June 18 – July 16

If you’re looking to build skills, connect with others, and take a proactive approach to your wellness in a supportive setting, we’d be happy to have you join us.

To inquire or register: 519-271-6819

06/04/2026

Whether you're looking for support, resources, or community, we'd love to connect with you at Huron County Pride. 🌈

Drop a ❤️ in the comments if we'll see you there!

06/01/2026

While 2SLGBTQIA+ communities continue to face disproportionately high rates of mental health challenges, substance use and suicidality, these experiences do not define the community.

There is also joy. Creativity. Leadership. Advocacy. Care for one another.

There are people building safer spaces, supporting one another through crisis, advocating for better systems and creating communities where others feel less alone.

At CMHA, we won’t stop working toward a mental health and addictions system where every person feels supported and safe being who they are.

For more information visit: www.cmhahuronperth.com/news