There are a number of new supports for Prince Edward Islanders suffering from stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Dr. Heather Keizer, the province’s chief of mental health issues and addictions see moreContinue readingPandemic forces PEI to look for new mental health and addictions support services
Charlottetown — The Canadian Mental Health Association, PEI Division (CMHA-PEI), and COWS Inc. are pleased to announce that Moo Let’s Talk Day hosted on March 6, 2020 at COWS locations in Charlottetown, Quebec City, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Banff and Whistler was an overwhelming success with thousands of customers taking part by buying ice cream and talking about mental health. READ […]Continue readingMoo Let’s Talk Day raises over $38,000 for the Canadian Mental Health Association
Treena Smith hopes to bring a calm voice and a steady hand to mental health in P.E.I. The Chelton Beach resident has just taken over as executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association’s provincial chapter and is the first woman to ever hold the position. When asked if being the first female executive director […]Continue readingTreena Smith becomes first female executive director of P.E.I. mental health organization
March 3, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3rd ANNUAL MOO LET’S TALK DAY IS COMING UP FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Charlottetown – The Canadian Mental Health Association, PEI Division (CMHA-PEI) is pleased to announce that COWS Inc. will host the third annual Moo Let’s Talk Day on Friday, March 6 at all of its open Canadian locations. READ […]Continue reading3rd Annual Moo Let’s Talk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2020 Charlottetown Islanders and CMHA PEI team up to raise awareness about mental health during March 5 home game Charlottetown – The Charlottetown Islanders and Canadian Mental Health Association – Prince Edward Island (CMHA PEI), are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of mental health during the Islanders upcoming […]Continue readingCharlottetown Islanders and CMHA PEI team up for #TalkToday
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Several community organizations across the province will receive funding for housing projects to help Islanders in need of assisted living, shelter and more affordable housing options.Continue readingCommunity organizations receive funding for housing initiatives
More than 280 players across the Maritime Junior Hockey League (MHL) will benefit from mental health awareness and suicide-prevention training this season through partnership with local CMHAs.Continue readingMHL, CMHAs partner to support mental health of Jr. A hockey players across Maritimes
Islanders in need of assisted living or increased home support will have more help and options through new community-led housing projects. Non-profits, community-based service organizations, municipalities and developers can now apply for financial support through the new Community Housing Fund – a partnership between the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the province. The purpose […]Continue readingNew Community Housing Fund accepting applications for help with housing projects
Notre Dame Place initiative had been approved for funding for another three years SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The At Work project has been helping clients of Notre Dame Place in Summerside establish new skills and finding new workplaces since 2016. “It’s been very successful over the province. We’ve reached our milestones, and the best thing is seeing […]Continue readingSummerside mental health program helps members learn skills and find work