We provide a strong and unified voice for mental health survivor organizations and initiatives across Ontario. Let's amplify the voice of peer support.
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1/2 Today is #RedDressDay, a day to honour #MMIWG2S+. Inspired by Jamie Black, a Métis artist from Manitoba who hung hundreds of red dresses to represent #MMIWG, this day raises awareness about the disproportionate violence that Indigenous women, girls, & 2SLGBTQ+ people face.
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Delivering opening remarks at the Annual Peer Works Conference this morning was truly a pleasure. This two-day conference will create spaces for attendees to engage in ethical peer support training, information sessions and amplify marginalized youth voices.
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On #WorldMentalHealthDay and every day, we work to ensure that #mentalhealth and #addiction are given the level of attention they deserve – because #MentalHealthIsHealth.
Here is the latest @camhfoundation campaign sharing stories of addiction + recovery:
camh.ca/en/no-one-left-behin…
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Today is #OverdoseAwarenessDay. Let’s recognize & honour those whose lives have been altered by overdoses.
By breaking the stigma & committing to supporting people who use substances we provide more pathways to recovery for our communities & save lives. #WeSeeYou
ALT Graphic with the text: 2,500 loved ones have lost their lives to opioid toxicity deaths in Ontario in 2022. That is almost 7 loved ones per day.
ALT Graphic with the text: On this Ontario Overdose Awareness Day, let us recognize and honour those whose lives have been altered by overdoses. #WeSeeYou
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Thanks to @_PeerWorks Managing Director Allyson Theodorou, Georgina McKinnon & Kristine Quaid, for an informative meeting and reception today about the important role of peer support organizations in facilitating recovery from mental health & addiction challenges. #PeerWorksQPDay – at Toronto, Ontario
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@KrasmanCentre Executive Director at the @_PeerWorks Education and Awareness Day at Queen’s Park - Legislative Assembly of Ontario. #onpoli #PeerSupportStrong
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Thank you to our friends @_PeerWorks for highlighting the work we do to help individuals who are living with mental health challenges. Please visit their website or social media to learn more about how PeerWorks strengthens and promotes diverse peer voices in Ontario.
#FeatureFriday is a new PeerWorks series highlighting the work of PSOs, CSIs, and other organizations that offer peer support. This week, we want to highlight @A_Way_Express a social enterprise started in 1987 by consumer/survivors.
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Choose kindness always, even with yourself!
Join our peer-support groups where empathetic peers participate in discussions about depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
Register here: buff.ly/3GGhZHQ
#depression #anxiety #peersupport #mentalhealth
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“Personal #mentalhealth & wellbeing & the relationships at work are the top two factors related to the effort put into work. Organizations can influence both with an environment that supports self-care and collaboration."
@TheTorontoSun @LifeWorks @TELUS
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The act of #Listening is one of the most powerful things you can do for someone who's struggling.
#Awareness #PeerSupport #MentalHealth
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"Father’s Day on the Hill is an annual event, which brings together Members of Parliament from all parties, key mental health stakeholders and policy-makers to discuss #mentalhealth with a focus on men and fathers."
@Bryan_Baeumler @CTVNews
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#SocEnt #dads
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We are back in person! Join us for our weekly in-person peer support group every Tuesday 2pm-4pm at Northern District Library. Registration: hopeandme.as.me/schedule.php… #peersupport #mentalhealth
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Have you ever said to yourself "I don't belong" or "What am I doing here?" If yes, you might be experiencing some form of imposter syndrome. Learn more at: ow.ly/izhY50IxiYT #mymTips #imposter #syndrome #mentalhealth #awareness
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A toxic supply of drugs is killing people in York Region.
Learn how you can take action to #EndOverdose and save lives at york.ca/opioids #OverdoseAware
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Bullying doesn’t only damage the mental and physical health of employees. There is also strong evidence that it weakens institutions, undermines productivity and innovation, and poisons workplace culture. Learn more: theconversation.com/bullying…
#mentalhealth #workplace
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"Nothing about us without us." It's important to listen and include people with lived & living experience. #NationalAddictionsAwarenessWeek #NAAW2021 #HarmReduction
Talking about what's needed in #opioids treatment at #CCSAConference. Fewer barriers, more individualized approach & more supportive interactions from service providers were some themes heard from #youth w/lived and living experience. Care means a lot. #DrivingChangeTogether
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Happy Transgender Awareness Week! Transgender Awareness week takes place from November 13th - 19th to help raise the visibility about transgender people and address issues members of the community face. #transgenderawareness
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We also acknowledge the tragic psychological effects that affect the lives of many.
In 2018 @juveriazaheer created a clinical guide on #suicidideprevention to support @CanadianForces veterans. There's no shame in seeking help.
camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-sto… #RemembranceDay
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Congratulations @Carolyn_Bennett, Canada’s new Minister of Mental Health and Addictions. Child and youth mental health and the urgent need for equitable, timely access to care has never been more important. We look forward to the opportunity to work together. #kidscantwait
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It’s never too late to start on the journey of personal growth and development. Here are ten quotes from influential authors, business professionals, and philosophers that are sure to resonate with you.
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#Selfdevelopment