The Kenora District Services Board (KDSB), in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Kenora Branch, is reminding the community that CMHA Kenora will officially take over as operating service provider of Kenora’s Emergency Shelter as of Aug. 1.
CMHA Kenora Branch joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness.
Change Makers Award:
Calling all Change Makers! Is there a local charity doing exceptional work in your community that could use a little help? You can help make a difference by nominating a deserving program in your community today. We are looking for innovative and impactful programs that are effecting change on the frontlines of mental health and addictions care across Canada. The chosen charity will receive $5,000 in funding from Dollar A Day Foundation.
Nomination Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2020
How to apply:
https://adollaraday.ca/changemakers/
Please fill out the information required about your charity of choice below and hit the submit button at the bottom of the page. If the charity which you have nominated is selected, we will contact you directly so you can take part in sharing the good news!
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On June 27th CMHA Kenora Branch joined individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day.
CMHA National statement
July 6, 2020
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply concerned by the recent deaths of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis across Canada stemming from interactions with the police. Each of these deaths is an unacceptable tragedy. We extend our condolences to the families, loved ones and communities mourning these deaths, and call on decision-makers to heed the urgent calls for truth, accountability and change.
