We are all human beings, and each of us has a physical body. We also all have a mind, and we all have emotions. In the same way that we all have a state of physical health, we all have a state of mental health. Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. […]
Get ready to #GetLoud! Are you ready for Mental Health Week, May 6-12? It’s the 68th year of this Canadian tradition, and we’ve got what you need to get loud – and clear. Because we’re not just getting loud, we’re getting loud about what mental health really is. So, what is mental health really? Simply put, it is a state of well-being, and we all […]
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In light of the increase of suspected opioid overdoses in our region, please know that the City of Brantford’s first Rapid Access Addiction Medicine clinic, opened last fall, offers medically-assisted, integrated and holistic treatment for problematic substance use: https://bit.ly/2CYc0wj. We echo the Brant County Health Unit’s warning about our region’s increase in suspected opioid overdoses. […]
A new, free guide to help Ontario businesses address mental health in the workplace A new, free resource is now available to help Ontario businesses looking for ways to address mental health in the workplace. Mental Health Works – a national social enterprise led by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division – has launched Mental […]
Project Dragonfly supporter and promotional partner, Wallace Racing, is proud to announce that Project Dragonfly wear is now available for purchase. Available for delivery within 24 hours in the Brantford / Hamilton / Burlington area — For all other orders, please send a message to ProjectDragonfly@rogers.com for delivery options and (potential) shipping costs Important note: […]
September 10, 2018 @ All Day – Canadians save lives by taking the time to join together on World Suicide Prevention Day Working together, we can raise awareness about suicide. On World Suicide Prevention Day, wear a suicide awareness ribbon. The beautiful orange and yellow ribbon represents light in the darkness. It is a symbol of hope and possibility. Wear a ribbon […]Continue readingWorld Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2018
HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW Mental illness costs $50 billion a year. It affects 7.5 million Canadians. That is about 20% of the population. A global first, “The Standard” is a set of voluntary guidelines, tools and resources to prevent psychological harm, and promote psychological health. The Standard is voluntary. But your duty isn’t: there are […]
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October 24, 2017 @ 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm – Wings of Change Peer support, provides regular meetings where anonymous, solution-based discussion and education regarding any occupational trauma occurs. All first responders, military members, communications officers, healthcare providers, corrections workers, animal service workers and funeral service workers are welcome, be it a professional or volunteer. We offer a safe and stigma-free environment for our dedicated […]Continue readingWings of Change Peer Support Group for those living with Occupational Trauma
September 20, 2017 @ 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm – Meet me at the Pole! World Suicide Prevention Day Event Meet at your work’s flag pole, in your front yard, or join us at City Hall in Brantford to show your support for Suicide Prevention in Brant! *Youth please watch and share the YouTube video and help it go viral in Brant! When: Wednesday, September […]Continue readingMeet me at the Pole – World Suicide Prevention Day Event, September 20
