Workplace Mental Health Program
The Workplace Mental Health program addresses work/life balance, building respectful workplaces, and dealing with stress and mental illness in the workplace.
WHAT WE DO
- CMHA-NL's Workplace Mental Health Program and our Education Program offer mental health training and educational sessions for individuals, workplaces, schools, and other groups. From two-day certification courses to lunch-and-learns, our qualified facilitators can customize sessions to meet your needs. We also meet requests for information booths at conferences, schools, and other events.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
As a not-for-profit organization, we rely on the essential contributions of our membership, volunteers, monthly and legacy donors, and community partners to continue to grow our services and programs across Newfoundland and Labrador. If you would like to help, but are not sure how, we invite you to start by getting to know us! Subscribe to our e-news HERE.OUR CORE FUNCTIONS
- BUILDING CAPACITY — CMHA-NL is building capacity by strengthening the capacity of individuals, families, professionals, organizations, and communities to address mental health needs.
- INFLUENCING POLICY — Influencing the design and implementation of policies and services related to mental health has been another way we've been able to make widespread, meaningful change.
- PROVIDING SERVICES — CMHA-NL also provides services and supports that maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.
- DEVELOPING RESOURCES — Building the financial and human resources and partnerships required to address mental health needs has been another vital way that CMHA-NL has been able to affect change on both personal and professional levels.
OUR KEY VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
- Embracing the voice of people with mental health issues
- Promoting inclusion
- Working collaboratively
- Influencing the social determinants of health (e.g. housing, justice)
- Focusing on the mental health needs of all age groups
- Using evidence to inform our work
- Being transparent and accountable
CMHA-NL's 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
View the Printable Version HERE (Suitable for personal/workplace printing.)
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Education Program
CMHA-NL’s Education Program offers mental health and mental illness awareness and educational sessions for children, youth, young adults and parents through schools, community groups, and community centres.
Recovery College and Online Courses
Mental Health First Aid (Basic; Youth; Seniors), ASIST, safeTALK, Psychological Health and Safety Advisor Training, Changing Minds, and more! Check out CMHA-NL’s upcoming training opportunities for individuals and groups.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) will help you to support someone who may be experiencing a decline in or crisis with mental health.
Mental Health First Aid – Seniors
Mental Health First Aid – Seniors is an adaptation of the MHFA Standard course that is intended to increase the capacity of seniors, families (informal caregivers), friends, staff in care settings and communities to promote mental health in seniors, prevent mental illness and suicide wherever possible in seniors and intervene early when problems first emerge.
Changing Minds
Changing Minds, anti-stigma mental illness education program, featuring people with lived experience who help others understand, respect, and develop communication skills to better support individuals who have a mental illness.
Think Twice
Think Twice is a provincial anti-stigma and mental illness education initiative for youth.
Kids Have Stress, Too!
Kids Have Stress, Too! helps parents and caregivers understand childhood stress and how to provide children with the tools to deal with stress effectively.
Mental Health Week
May 3-9, 2021
Mental Health Week is a national CMHA program that is held annually during the first week in May to engage all Canadians on the topic of mental health.
Ride Don’t Hide, Virtually
June 2021
Ride Don’t Hide is an annual community bike ride that brings mental health into the open while raising essential funds for mental health initiatives in our province.
Tickle Swim for Mental Health
August 2021
The Tickle Swim for Mental Health is a 5 km open-ocean swim across the Tickle from Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s to Bell Island to raise awareness and funds for mental health.
Workplace Mental Health Program
The Workplace Mental Health program addresses work/life balance, building respectful workplaces, and dealing with stress and mental illness in the workplace.
Education Program
CMHA-NL’s Education Program offers mental health and mental illness awareness and educational sessions for children, youth, young adults and parents through schools, community groups, and community centres.
Children, Youth and Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal and expected response to a threat. It’s what helps you notice danger and keeps you safe until a threat passes. Threats are not just about physical safety. Threats can include conflict at home, deadlines or expectations at school, or fitting in with social groups. This brochure includes info for parents and caregivers …
Self Esteem Journal
Mental Health and Substance Abuse – Youth
A spotlight on Youth experiencing mental health issues, increased substance abuse. Resources and contacts for how to cope.
Talking to Teens About Mental Health – CMHA-BC
CMHA-BC has compiled a resource on how to talk to teenagers about their mental health. This page includes a pdf document (below) to help facilitate the who, what, when and where’s of open communication with teens. This page also contains a downloadable PDF pamphlet.
Open Mind – Youth Mental Health Tools and Resources
The transition between youth and adulthood can be overwhelming for those who may face new experiences, challenges, and pressures. With the addition of a global pandemic, resources for physicians, parents, teachers, and youth are more necessary than ever. Open Mind BC has a wealth of information and support services.
CMHA National- Mental Illnesses Brochures
Mental illnesses and disorders are complex and varied. Find brochures and information on specific illnesses for all ages, from children to seniors.