Canadian Mental Health Association PEI Division’s goal is to be THE key partner in strengthening and enhancing Islanders’ ability to achieve and maintain positive mental health.
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6th Annual Moo Let’s Talk Day
It’s Back! Join us, for COWs 6th Annual Moo Let’s Talk Day, coming up on Friday, March 24th, 2023, from 11am – 7 pm, at the Cows Creamery Location and 150 Queen Street Location! All proceeds from COWs ice cream sold that day, will be donated directly to CMHA PEI, supporting mental health initiatives across the island. Let’s Talk Until the Cows Come Home!
The Mental Health First Aid Canada program aims to improve mental health literacy and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend, or a colleague. Our next Mental Health First Aid Training opportunity will be on April 21st and April 28th at the Murchison Centre in Charlottetown.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day suicide intervention workshop presented by certified trainers, usually twice annually. The ASIST workshop is designed to increase caregivers’ knowledge, comfort level, and confidence in responding to a person at risk of suicide. We currently have two opportunities available for this training coming up in April and May.
CMHA PEI’s Learning, Training & Support Hub Winter 2023 Full Course Calendar
Register now, for one (or more) of our upcoming Winter 2023 Learning, Training & Support Hub sessions! With an abundance of online and in-person courses and events, along with the addition of a new self-guided course, there are tons to choose from this semester! Register today and join us this season!
Peer support is the process of disclosing personal lived experience and recovery history to provide support, guidance, and inspire hope for others experiencing similar situations with their mental health.
If you or someone you know is in crisis or has suicide-related concerns, please reach out to a crisis responder at Talk Suicide Canada to get help without judgment.
CMHA PEI Proudly Opens New 203 Fitzroy Street, Modular Mixed Use, Affordable Housing Unit
A Maritime, Commercial Modular, Affordable Housing Success Story
From a simple connection at a hockey tournament between CMHA Board Member, John Horrelt, and the President and CEO, Troy Ferguson of 720 Solutions (a Commercial Modular General Contractor) the vision for our 203 Fitzroy Street building was put into motion. Over the next 2 years, CMHA PEI and 720 Solutions would work hand in hand to bring affordability, modular, and wraparound services together for an economical, rapid housing solution to the Charlottetown area.
6th ANNUAL MOO LET’S TALK DAY IS COMING UP FRIDAY, MARCH 24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 6, 2023 Charlottetown – The Canadian Mental Health Association PEI Division (CMHA PEI) and COWS Inc. are pleased to announce the sixth annual Moo Let’s Talk Day, to be held…
First Annual National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health Showcases Leading Research and Community Programming from Across Canada
GUELPH, ON, Feb. 16, 2023 /CNW/ – With the latest research showing that farmers feel more stressed and anxious than other Canadians, it’s more important than ever to support their mental health. That’s…
The future is frightening and not set up for children to thrive
CMHA National releases a national media release ahead of Family Day, highlighting the mental health crisis among children and the need for parents to urge the government to take action.
CMHA National Releases Statement in Response to First Minister Health Summit
CMHA reaction to announcement emerging from February 7, 2023, First Ministers Health Summit The Canadian Mental Health Association welcomes the Government of Canada’s commitment to improve access to quality,…