Humana Community Services

11/01/2025

10/30/2025

🕯️ Our guide to opting out of Halloween in the name of mental health 📖

1. Know what activities you're comfortable doing. Baking cute cookies, making gingerbread haunted houses, or going to the pumpkin patch might be more your style than watching a scary movie marathon. Know thyself. 🍪

2. Tell your friends, family, or acquaintances what your comfort level is, and set a boundary. "I am afraid of clowns; if there is a clown at this maze, I will be leaving." 🚪

3. Try to avoid triggers. If you can't avoid it, or it happens unexpectantly, practice your grounding techniques, and let a trusted friend know how you will respond. 🙈

4. Plan activities you enjoy! Don't force yourself to participate if you don't like the activity. 🍎

5. Wear costumes you feel confident and comfortable in. 💃

6. Bring tools to your social outing. Headphones, fidget toys, and knowing you can leave a room or activity can help with sensory overload. 🎧

7. Get enough sleep. Staying up all night watching scary movies and partying sounds fun, but it can seriously affect your mental health. 🍿

8. Get outside and enjoy some sunshine! It's getting darker earlier now in Canada, make the most of that Vitamin D. 👻

Lastly, if you are struggling, need someone to talk to, or are overwhelmed, make sure to reach out to someone you trust or a mental health professional. You are not alone this spooky season. 🎃

10/21/2025

A heartfelt thank you to all the amazing foster families who provide daily care, safety, and emotional support for children. Your dedication is true community support!

10/20/2025

Wishing you a warm and bright Diwali! 🪔

10/13/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 We will be closed on Monday, October 13. Our 24/7 programs remain open to serve participants.

For Crisis support, contact our Child and Youth Mental Health line in London-Middlesex (519) 433-0334 and Chatham-Kent (519) 354-4095, or 988, Canada's Mental Health Hotline.

10/10/2025

The theme for World Mental Health Day 2025 is "Access to Services - Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies." This global theme focuses on increasing mental health support for people affected by conflicts, disasters, and other crises, as well as the healthcare professionals who provide this vital assistance.

When disaster strikes, know that community support is available. - especially during emergencies.

If you are in crisis, call 911, or 988 (Canada's mental health hotline)
Need support? Call Tandem 519-433-0334 (London-Middlesex), or Humana 519-354-4095 (Chatham-Kent).

10/08/2025

Join us in celebrating Islamic heritage, culture, and its rich contributions to Canadian history! Please share your stories with us, or post your community events in the comments.

10/07/2025

Discover our 2024-2025 Annual Report! Learn about our new strategic plan, the Bridges program, and how we're committed to empowering participants and uplifting our community. Visit our website https://www.humanacs.org/annual-report-financial-statements to see how we are making a difference together.

10/06/2025

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! 🌕🐰 As we celebrate this time of togetherness and reflection this harvest, let's remember the importance of community support. Share your favourite festival traditions with us in the comments below!

10/06/2025

📣 Healthy Relationships Plus starts tomorrow!

Navigating high school can be challenging, especially when it comes to relationships. Are you aged 14-17 and looking to build healthy connections? Join our Healthy Relationships Plus group! Over 16 weeks, we'll explore:
💜 Effective communication
💜 Safety planning
💜 Understanding dating violence
💜 Knowing your rights and responsibilities
💜 Setting healthy boundaries

Reach out to Tandem at 519-433-0334 to start building stronger, healthier relationships, today.

09/30/2025

🧡 On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour the lives of Indigenous children lost to the residential school system, their families, and the survivors who continue to heal.

This day is a time to listen to Indigenous voices to understand the history and lasting impacts of these events on Indigenous families and communities. We commit to learning and listening, ensuring we walk the path towards reconciliation, together.

09/29/2025

Humana's London and Chatham offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Humana's 24-hour programs remain open to serve participants.