Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth - CMHA

10/30/2025

Need someone to talk to? 💚

Our Walk-In Counselling program is here when you need support — no long waitlists, no referral needed. Just drop in!

Our Case Management team is also here to help you navigate mental health or addiction challenges and connect you with the right resources.

Because you don’t have to figure it all out alone. 🌿

10/25/2025

AGM Highlights

A night of leadership, accountability, and appreciation.

Our Board of Directors gathered in unity and purpose: providing strategic guidance and inspiration as we continue advancing our mission.

Reflecting on a Year of Impact: auditors from Famme & Co. walked us through the financials, reaffirming our shared commitment to transparency and responsible stewardship.

Celebrating Our Team: we recognized staff for their dedication and service:

5 years: Katie Sparling, Tammy McCullough, Meaghen Brideau, Tanya Hefkey
10 years: Tsitsi Muyambo, Colleen Devlaeminck, Beth Franklin, Ashley Carter

We’re grateful for each team member’s continued commitment to excellence and care.

Together, our Board and staff embody the collaboration that drives lasting impact in our community.

10/24/2025

A year of inspiring possibilities and empowering change 💚

Take a look back at 2024-25 with CMHA Huron Perth Addiction and Mental Health Services. Together, we supported over 2,400 individuals in our community, providing compassionate, person-centered care - thanks to our dedicated staff, partners, and supporters.

In a changing world, we're proud to walk alongside our community with purpose, resilience and hope.

Read our annual report here:https://cmhahuronperth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CMHA-HP_AnnualReport-2025.pdf

10/22/2025

Crossing Bridges: a free and confidential virtual safe space for youth ages 12–24.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioural addiction (like gaming, gambling, or internet use), you can connect online with a Youth Counsellor for professional, compassionate support.

Caregiver support sessions are also available to help families navigate the challenges of addiction and recovery.

Why choose Crossing Bridges?

No cost, no waitlists

Inclusive and non-judgmental

Virtual and confidential

Strengths-based, trauma-informed approach

Start your journey toward healing today.

Register online and learn more at: https://crossingbridges.ca/schedule-your-first-virtual-c...

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10/16/2025

🎨 Youth Artists Wanted! 🌟

We’re excited to launch a new collaborative youth art installation through our AHEP program: Portraits of a Hate-Free Huron-Perth!

Over the next two months, youth ages 12–18 are invited to take part in this creative community project that raises awareness and fights hate in Huron-Perth.

✨ All skill levels are welcome, and supplies are provided!

A special thank you to our partners at the library, who are contributing by donating their space for the final showcase event on November 27th. 🙌

📩 Sign up today at cmhahuronperth.com/hate-free-hp
or contact sara.mcintyre@cmhahuronperth.com
for more information.

Let’s create a hate-free Huron-Perth together through art and community 💙

Be a part of an exciting community project, raising awareness and fighting hate in Huron-Perth. All Skill levels welcome and supplies provided! For more details, email: [email protected]

10/16/2025

Happy Global Peer Support Celebration Day!
We’re sending a big high five to all peer support workers and peers at CMHA Huron Perth for the vital role you play in supporting recovery and wellness. Your lived experience and compassion truly make a difference.

10/15/2025

Crossing Bridges: a free and confidential virtual safe space for youth ages 12–24.

If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, substance use, or behavioural addiction (like gaming, gambling, or internet use), you can connect online with a Youth Counsellor for professional, compassionate support.
Caregiver support sessions are also available to help families navigate the challenges of addiction and recovery.

Why choose Crossing Bridges?

No cost, no waitlists
Inclusive and non-judgmental
Virtual and confidential
Strengths-based, trauma-informed approach

Start your journey toward healing today.

Register online and learn more at: https://crossingbridges.ca/schedule-your-first-virtual-c

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Schedule Your First Virtual Counselling Meeting Use the calendar below to select a date and time for your first virtual counselling meeting with one of our Crossing Bridges Youth Counsellors. Who Is Virtual Counselling For? Young People 12-24 Years Old. Virtual counselling meetings are for young peo...

10/14/2025

𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

On behalf of the Ending Homelessness Committee, United Way Perth-Huron and the Canadian Mental Health Association Huron Perth - CMHA are providing a short update ahead of final meetings before a proposal to improve emergency and long-term solutions for people experiencing homelessness in the community is revealed.

Discussions among hospital officials, the City of Stratford, and the Council of Churches are quickly moving toward a response to Council’s request from their September 8th meeting.

“In just a few weeks, organizations and city officials have rallied. I’m proud of the strong relationships and partnerships that allow us to move forward when called upon,” said Ryan Erb, United Way Executive Director. “Everyone is working hard to ensure we find more help for people facing significant challenges today, while also looking toward longer-term solutions.”

In the meanwhile, Catherine Hardman, CEO of CMHA Huron Perth, which operates the United Way Connection Centre in Stratford, is reminding people about the best way to help now.

“The Stratford Connection Centre is our homelessness hub, and my staff know everyone who is living unsheltered in this city. We have the relationships to provide care and support, so we ask the community to support our efforts,” added Hardman.

➡️Monetary donations toward the operation of the Centre can be made through United Way> give.unitedway.ca/donate/WSTRAT

➡️Donations to the Centre of practical items such as hygiene products, single serving snacks, coffee, sugar, and single use beverages are gratefully accepted.

➡️The Centre is also collecting gently used winter coats and boots, weather-resistant gloves, hand warmers, hats and scarves.

➡️People can drop items off between 9 am and noon, Monday to Friday, at the Stratford Connection Centre located at 9 Douro Street in St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Nearly 6 in 10 young adults (18–24) say cost keeps them from getting mental health help. No one should have to choose between paying rent and paying for care.

At CMHA Huron Perth, we offer a variety of free and low-cost programs designed to make mental health support accessible to everyone. The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program provides free, publicly funded cognitive-behavioural therapy, while our Youth Community Treatment (YCT) Program offers flexible, no-cost counselling and navigation supports for youth aged 12–24 across Huron and Perth counties. For those facing housing or financial challenges, our Supported and Subsidized Housing and Addiction Supportive Housing (ASH) programs provide affordable, stable living options paired with case management and life skills support.

Together, these programs ensure that cost is never a barrier to care or stability.

Today’s reflection: Think of the young people in your life. Family, friends or even neighbours. They deserve care they can afford. Let’s keep speaking up until that becomes reality.

10/10/2025

October 10 is World Mental Health Day and World Homeless Day, highlighting how mental health and housing are deeply intertwined.

This year’s World Mental Health Day theme, “Access to services: mental health in catastrophes and emergencies,” reminds us that mental health care can’t wait until things are calm.

From northern wildfires to flooding in eastern Ontario, to the ongoing toxic drug and housing crises, emergencies across our province have taken a toll on people’s mental health. In moments like these, access to support is lifesaving.
CMHA branches across Ontario continue to provide counselling and outreach to help people find stability when the world feels unsteady.

https://cmhahuronperth.com/two-global-crises-one-day-mental-health-and-homelessness-on-october-10/