Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant Haldimand Norfolk Branch

13/06/2026

13/06/2026

June 13 is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
The quiet crisis: why so many men feel alone

For years, loneliness was dismissed as a personal issue, like a fleeting feeling that could be easily shrugged off. But today, it’s being recognized for what it truly is: a public health concern with deep social roots. And when it comes to men, it’s also about stigma, silence and a culture that discourages vulnerability.

Across Canada, nearly 1 in 2 men say they feel socially isolated. Among men living alone, that number skyrockets to 73%. These numbers are warning signs of a broader crisis.

Loneliness isn’t simply about being alone. It’s about being disconnected from peers, from purpose, and even from support. And for many men, the systems they were told to rely on (think of things like stoicism, strength, self-sufficiency) have failed them when it matters most.

As the male mental health crisis deepens, loneliness is becoming both a symptom and a driver of despair. More men are reporting anxiety, depression and burnout, and many are doing it quietly. In Ontario, su***de remains one of the leading causes of death among men aged 15–29. Across Canada, men account for 75% of all su***de deaths.

Read more here: https://cmha.ca/news/supporting-mens-mental-health-beyond-awareness/

10/06/2026

💚 Need Someone to Talk To? We’re Here to Help. 💚
Our Talk-In Clinic offers short-term counselling (1–3 sessions) for anyone in Norfolk County and surrounding communities who may be:
🧠 Looking for mental health support
🧭 Needing help navigating the health care system
🤝 Unsure where to start
No one should have to figure it out alone.
📞 Call 519-582-2323 ext. 232 to connect with our team and learn how we can help.

09/06/2026

Supporting men’s mental health beyond awareness

It’s Men’s Mental Health Week!

Men have been taught to stay strong, keep emotions to themselves, and “man up” when things get tough, to the detriment of their own well-being and sometimes that of others. But behind that pressure is a growing mental health crisis for men, who too often do not receive the treatment and supports they need.

Mental health struggles among men are common, yet many men don’t seek support, even when they are experiencing emotional distress. This too often leads to problems with substance use health, addictions, social isolation, unhealthy relationship patterns and violence.
Read more here https://cmha.ca/news/supporting-mens-mental-health-beyond-awareness/

04/06/2026

Registration deadline is Friday, June 5th .

04/06/2026

04/06/2026

Great day of NVCI training!

01/06/2026

Canadian Men’s Health Month takes place every June to raise awareness about the unique physical and mental health challenges facing men and boys. It focuses on encouraging preventative care, active living, and open conversations about well-being to improve health outcomes and combat the stigma around seeking help.

Key Statistics in CanadaScreening: 65% of Canadian men wait more than six days with symptoms before seeing a doctor.Lifestyle: According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 82% do not meet physical activity guidelines and 76% do not eat a healthy, balanced diet.
Life Expectancy: Men in Canada have a life expectancy of 80.0 years, trailing women by roughly 4.3 years, largely due to preventable chronic illnesses and social factors.

Read more here https://menshealthfoundation.ca/canadian-mens-health-month/

01/06/2026

Attention ALTERNATIVES members: Alternatives is closed this morning, Monday June 1st.

Open this afternoon 1-3:30 for sign up

Tuesday open 9-11:30 and 1-3:30
*Tuesday can sign up for activities but covering staff will just be taking money and writing name and activities signing up for down they will not have access to make change or check if you have money in funds