CMHA Hastings Prince Edward Addictions and Mental Health Services

12/24/2025

The holidays can be joyful, stressful or even lonely. And sometimes all at once. If this season feels heavy, take things gently. Set boundaries. Skip what drains you. Reach out if you can.

You deserve care, rest and support. 💚

Read more: https://cmhahpe.ca/caring-for-your-mental-health-during-the-holiday-season/

12/23/2025

Our holiday hours are listed below. Support is still available 24/7 if you need immediate help.

• December 22–23: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• December 24–26: Closed
• December 29–30: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• December 31 – January 1: Closed
• January 2: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• January 5: Regular hours resume

24/7 Crisis Support:
• Crisis Intervention Centre: 1-888-757-7766
• 9-8-8: Su***de Crisis Helpline Ligne d'aide en cas de crise de su***de: Call or text 9-8-8

12/23/2025

💬 Have ideas to improve addiction and mental health services?

Join CMHA HPE’s Client, Family & Caregiver Advisory Group and let your lived experience shape real change! 💚

👉 Apply: https://forms.office.com/r/KW0XtXNRRs

📞 613-967-4734 | ✉️ clientadvisory@cmhahpe.ca

12/23/2025

The Bancroft Warming Centre will open nightly for the winter on Monday, Dec. 1, through the end of March 2026.

The centre will be open nightly from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. from Dec. 1 until March 31.
Expanded services include: showers, amnesty boxes, accessibility ramp, and an outdoor shed on the property for limited client storage.

The Warming Centre is located at 33 Bridge Street East, Bancroft.

12/23/2025

The Quinte West Warming Centre will open nightly for the winter on Monday, Dec. 1, through the end of March 2026.

The overnight warming centre, located at Trenton United Church, 85 Dundas St. E, offers a safe space for community members to stay warm during the winter months. The centre will be open nightly from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. from Dec. 1 until March 31.

For more information and updates on the Quinte West Warming Centre, visit quintewest.ca/warm.

12/23/2025

Thanks for helping spread the word Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team! 💪🧠

Register now and join us starting February 5 to push for better mental health: https://cmhahpe.ca/the-push-up-challenge-2026/

💪🧠We Challenge You – Who Do You Challenge?

The Push-Up Challenge is back for February 2026!
Take on 2,000 push-ups (or ANY exercise you choose), learn daily mental-health facts, track your progress in the free app, and make a real impact.

How It Works:
• REGISTER & TRACK – Sign up and log your reps in the free app
• MOVE! – Push-ups, sit-ups, squats… ANY exercise counts
• SNAP IT📸 – Take a photo or video
• POST & TAG – Share on Facebook and tag +
• NOMINATE – Tag 1–3 people or teams/organizations to keep it going

📅 February 5–27
✅ Register now
🗓️ Save the date
🏷️ Get ready to start tagging on Feb 5

👉 Follow CMHA HPE for daily targets and updates on mental health services, resources, and support.

Learn more, register, and download the free app: https://cmhahpe.ca/the-push-up-challenge-2026/

12/23/2025

Warm coats. Real support. Community care. 🧥💚

James from The Bridge Integrated Care Hub is helping spread the warmth, thanks to Mark's Belleville store for donating 10+ winter coats to support people in need in our community.

12/23/2025

Spread holiday spirit, not respiratory illness this festive season.
• Stay away from others when you are sick
• Wash your hands often,
• Keep your vaccines up to date
• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
• Disinfect high touch surfaces at home and work.
• Wear a mask when recovering from an illness to protect others.

12/22/2025

12/19/2025

The Bridge Integrated Care Hub is collecting donations of underwear and winter clothing — read the full article at https://thebridgehub.ca/news/

12/19/2025

🎄‘Tis the season for gathering and enjoying festivities with loved ones, even as seasonal illnesses make their usual rounds. Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team (HPE OHT), Quinte Health, and Southeast Public Health are asking residents to consider all available healthcare options if they are sick and in need of non-urgent care. By using appropriate settings for their level of illness, our community is helping to keep emergency departments available for those who need them most.

With escalating patient volumes in our hospitals, we encourage the public to gauge the urgency of their condition by assessing their symptoms and considering whether emergency care or an alternate level of care is needed....❄️

Read more by visiting: https://hpeoht.ca/stay-healthy-this-holiday-season-know-your-care-options-2/
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