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CMHA PEI Launches new Peer Support Program
Dec 17, 2018Charlottetown— The Canadian Mental Health Association PEI Division (CMHA PEI) has launched a new Peer Support program. Peer Support is the process of disclosing one’s lived experience and recovery history…
Suicide prevention strategy works to build hope
Nov 13, 2018A new strategy has been developed to help create a suicide-safer Prince Edward Island and reduce the painful, long-term effects of suicide on loved ones and communities. The Department of…
Free sessions offered to teach people to recognize suicide risk
Sep 6, 2018‘Teaching people to be helpfully nosey, and to be curious about the people that they love’ Isabella Zavarise · CBC News · Posted: Sep 06, 2018 7:00 AM AT The…
Oh Charlie!
Aug 29, 2018CMHA is pleased to partner with Scott Chandler in the performance delivery of Oh Charlie! From his Vaudeville days to his final moments, the tale of the Hollywood icon Charlie…
Province expands disability supports for Islanders
Jul 12, 2018Province expands disability supports for Islanders Islanders living with disabilities will have more and better assistance from the Prince Edward Island government. Expansions to the Disability Support Program – now…
Ellen’s Back and She’s Inviting You to Her Birthday Party!
Mar 14, 2018January 19, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ELLEN’S SKATE FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND ONLINE AUCTION Charlottetown— Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA-PEI) is pleased to announce that thirteen-year-old Ellen Carragher…
How the island rallied behind Moo Let’s Talk
Mar 14, 2018It was below zero, after dark, and still Islanders lined up on the sidewalk in patient pursuit of frozen dessert. “Lock the door!” an employee had to command at the…
Prince County clinics offer walk-in mental health supports
Mar 10, 2017Prince County clinics offer walk-in mental health supports Three new walk-in clinics offer Prince County residents better access to mental health services. Clinics in Summerside and in O’Leary will support…
Stratford elementary student raises close to $9,000 for mental health
Mar 9, 2017Denise Carragher, left, and her daughter, Ellen, hold some of the items snapped up in an auction that was held in conjunction with a public skate for mental health this…