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Did you know that there are over 321 million French-speaking people around the world? International Francophonie Day is observed within the International Organization of La Francophonie‘s 77 member states every March 20 to celebrate the French language and Francophone culture. Created in 1988, it celebrates the signing of the Niamey Convention in Niger on 20 March 1970. As a result, the International Organization of La Francophonie was […]Continue reading

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On this third National Day of Observance for COVID-19, CMHA [SCB] is reflecting on the lives lost and impacted by the pandemic, and reminding our community that mental health and addictions resources are available for those who continue to be affected by grief, loss, isolation, loneliness and other challenges brought about by COVID-19. On March […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes National Day of Observance for COVID-19

On March 8, CMHA [SCB] joins individuals and organizations around the world to #EmbraceEquity in celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women. #EmbraceEquity is the theme for IWD 2023. The IWD organizers are highlighting the need to talk about why “’equal […]Continue readingCMHA encourages you to #EmbraceEquity this International Women’s Day

Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County Branch (CMHA SCB), joins Ontarians in recognizing Monday, March 6 as Black Mental Health Day to help raise awareness of historic inequities and unequal outcomes in the mental health and addictions system that continue to persist today. In March 2020, the provincial government passed Bill 178, Black Mental Health […]Continue readingMarch 6 is Black Mental Health Day in Ontario

With the recent increase in marketing and availability of online gambling in Ontario, opportunities for gambling are more accessible than ever. While gambling is a recreational activity for most, it can also develop into a problem for some. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual event to increase public awareness of problem gambling and […]Continue readingThis Problem Gambling Awareness Month, recognize the warning signs to minimize negative impact

On March 8, 2023, leaders in the agricultural sector from across Canada will convene for the first annual National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health. This free, virtual symposium will be hosted by The Guardian Network and the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing and The Guardian Network, an Agriculture Wellness Ontario program run by the Canadian […]Continue readingREGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON AGRICULTURAL MENTAL HEALTH

Each year on the last Wednesday in February, individuals and organizations around the world come together to recognize Pink Shirt Day to promote anti-bullying initiatives. CKNW Kids’ Fund’s Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of bullying in schools, workplaces, homes and online, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy […]Continue readingCMHA supports Pink Shirt Day!