Homewood Health Centre

04/30/2026

Stress is part of everyday life. But when it becomes persistent, it can begin to affect how you think, feel, and function. It’s important to recognize when stress is no longer temporary, but something that may be impacting your mental and physical well-being.

Ongoing stress can show up in subtle ways, from changes in sleep and concentration to increased irritability or feeling emotionally overwhelmed.

Recognizing these signs early can help you take meaningful steps toward support and recovery.

04/24/2026

04/22/2026

The 2026 National Volunteer Appreciation Week theme is "Ignite Volunteerism”.

This theme aligns with the International Volunteer Year 2026, aiming to inspire Canadians to reconnect with communities, rebuild volunteer infrastructure, and celebrate the impact of volunteer efforts, with key events recognizing the time, energy and vital contribution you make to our community.

Thank you for being the spark that ignites our progress; your selfless contributions are the foundation of everything we achieve together
We are profoundly grateful to every volunteer whose dedication sparks positive change and keeps the heart of our community beating strong.

We honor and thank our volunteers for their invaluable service.

Happy Volunteer Week!

04/20/2026

Standing on the podium, Mikaël Kingsbury recognized something bigger than the result—what it means to be there at all.

In conversation with Gabrielle Provencher, he reflects on how quickly perspective can shift. Even at the highest level of sport, mindset matters. The ability to reframe, reflect, and reconnect to purpose is part of performance.

As the Official Mental Health Services Provider of Team Canada / Équipe Canada, we’re proud to have supported athletes like Mikaël throughout their journey.

Congratulations on an extraordinary career and retirement!

04/14/2026

Care designed for those who’ve served.

The Homewood Guardians Program brings together evidence-based therapies, peer support, and an integrated approach to help first responders, military personnel, and veterans move forward.

Our expert clinicians provide integrated care, and customized programs for those living with addiction, trauma, post traumatic stress, operational stress injuries, anxiety and depression.

Recovery is possible—with the right support in place.

🔗 Explore the program: https://bit.ly/3QFgxME

04/07/2026

Stress is a natural response to pressure, but when it becomes constant, it can affect sleep, mood, concentration, and physical health.

During Stress Awareness Month, it’s important to recognize how ongoing stress can influence mental health and overall well-being. Early support, healthy coping strategies, and access to professional care can help restore balance and prevent stress from becoming something more serious.

Sometimes, small moments of pause can make a meaningful difference. A short guided breathing exercise can help calm the nervous system and reduce immediate stress.

🔗 Follow along with this mindfulness exercise for stress relief: https://bit.ly/4m4Fay6

Take a few minutes to calm your mind and body with this guided deep breathing exercise.In this short mindfulness practice, you’ll learn how to use your breat...

04/02/2026

Mental Health care should be guided by evidence, not assumptions.

At Homewood Health Centre, Measurement-Based Care (MBC) uses real data to guide treatment, track progress, and adjust care in real time—so patients receive support that’s responsive, personalized, and grounded in evidence.

This approach strengthens collaboration between patients and clinicians, improves engagement, and leads to better outcomes. If you or someone you care about is exploring treatment options, understanding how care is delivered matters.

🔗 Learn how Measurement-Based Care supports meaningful, measurable recovery: https://bit.ly/47F4fKd

At Homewood Health Centre, we use measurement-based care (MBC) to guide treatment with evidence, not guesswork. Progress is tracked regularly, shared openly, and used to adjust care in real time – so treatment stays focused on what’s actually helping.

03/24/2026

Chronic pain is rarely just physical. It can affect mood, sleep, relationships, and daily functioning—especially when it exists alongside anxiety, depression, trauma, or substance use.

At Homewood Health Centre, our Integrated Chronic Pain Service (ICPS) is physician-led and embedded s a service available within our inpatient programs. This holistic approach addresses both the physical and psychological dimensions of chronic pain, with individualized care plans tailored to each person’s needs.

If you’re living with chronic pain and co-occurring mental health challenges, integrated support is available.

Learn more about ICPS and how to begin the admissions process 🔗https://ow.ly/X18050Ypj3j

Discover comprehensive chronic pain management at Homewood Health Centre. Individualized treatment plans to improve your quality of life.

03/21/2026

Racial discrimination remains a barrier to accessing safe, inclusive mental health care.

On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we recognize the ongoing impact of systemic racism—and reaffirm our responsibility to create equitable, culturally responsive care environments.

At Homewood Health Centre, we continue to invest in education, training, and practices that support dignity, belonging, and recovery for all.

03/17/2026

🏒💛 Go Gryphons! 💛🏒

Homewood Health Centre is proud to stand alongside the University of Guelph, Department of Athletics (Guelph Gryphons)—two pillars of the Guelph community—through a partnership grounded in a shared belief in the power of physical activity and mental wellbeing, and a commitment to advancing women’s athletics.

We share our heartfelt congratulations to the Gryphons Women’s Hockey Team on winning the Ontario Championship! The team now heads to Nationals this coming weekend in Elmira, and we’re cheering you on.

This collaboration reflects a natural synergy focused on supporting student wellbeing and addressing the unique mental health challenges faced by women in sport.

Wishing the Gryphons the very best at Nationals—we’re behind you all the way!

03/16/2026

Horticultural therapy supports recovery through structure, purpose, and quiet connection.

Tending to something living can help rebuild routine, reduce stress, and restore a sense of agency. This Horticultural Therapy Week, we recognize the role nature-based care plays in integrated mental health treatment.

03/12/2026

Healing doesn’t always happen through conversation.

For many patients, Creative Arts offers a rare moment of calm — a space to regulate, reflect, and reconnect. Therapeutic art supports emotional safety, especially during the most difficult stages of recovery.