mental health and addictions

August 1 2024

CMHA-WECB Canadian Mental Health Association: Upcoming Suicide Prevention Training

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

ASIST is an evidence-based two-day, in-person training facilitated by certified LivingWorks trainers. You will learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive.

August 22 & 23 – https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/events/asist-082224/

September 26 & 27 – https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/events/asist-092624/

safeTALK

Is a 3.5 hour face-to-face workshop featuring powerful presentations, audiovisuals, and skills practice. You’ll learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support.

September 19^th from 5pm-8:30pm – https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/events/training-safetalk-091924/

June 14 2024

HDGH: Mental Health and Addictions Urgent Crisis Centre re-location

The Mental Health and Addictions Urgent Crisis Centre (MHAUCC) moved to 1030 Ouellette Avenue on June 24th, 2024.

In an effort to increase client access to crisis mental health services offered by Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare (HDGH), in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association – Windsor-Essex County Branch, the programming currently offered at 744 Ouellette Ave. has been relocated.

The relocation occurred between June 17th to June 21st, 2024. Limited walk-in crisis services were available at 744 Ouellette Ave. during the transition.

The 24-hour, 7-day Crisis Line will remain available by calling 519-973-4435. Individuals experiencing a mental health emergency can also go to the nearest Emergency Department.

OH West: Join the Client & Family Advisory Committee

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December 12 2023

ConnexOntario: Mental Health & Addictions System Navigation & Information

ConnexOntario provides a free and confidential referral service for mental health, addictions and problem gambling.
Call 1.866.531.2600 or text 247247 to speak to someone live.

System navigation specialists answer calls, emails or web chat requests 24 hours a day | 7 days a week | 365 days in the year.
Live translation services of web chats and text messages in over 130 languages
Funded by the government of Ontario
View the online directory at https://www.connexontario.ca/en-ca/