Exciting Opportunity: ASIST Workshop!

Join us for our upcoming Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshop, scheduled for October 17th and 18th from 8:30am to 4:30pm at Le Centre de Santé communautaire de l'Estrie.

This invaluable two-day session, typically valued at $250, is being offered for $20.00 thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Social Development Council of Cornwall and Area. This initiative is targeted to youth over 16 years old and professionals working with youth.

Complimentary snacks and beverages are available throughout the day to keep you energized.

For more information contact Chantal at 613-551-7493 or email tessierc@cmha-east.on.ca

Become a Mental Health First Aider!

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis.

-  Increase Knowledge

-  Increase Confidence

-  Increase Skills

Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate from Mental Health First Aid Canada.

Date: November 5th 

Time: 9:00am-4:00pm

Location: CMHA - 329 Pitt St., Cornwall 

Cost: $226.00 per person ($200.00+ HST) 

(Lunch not included) Course materials included.

For more information contact Angele D’Alessio at 613-551-9253 or email dalessioa@cmha-east.on.ca

Men's Summit- Empowering Through Connection

Join us for the Men's Summit, a day designed to bring men together for connection, conversation, and fun. With a free lunch provided to encourage socializing, this event offers a unique opportunity to meet men from all walks of life. Our panel speakers represent five generations, offering fresh insights on the most pressing topics for men today. You’ll also have the chance to participate in learning sessions tailored to men’s well-being, engage in challenges and games to win exciting prizes, and take part in discussions on hot topics that impact every man. Don’t miss out on this empowering day of growth, camaraderie, and fun!  Everyone aged 14 and over is welcome.

Living Life to the Full 55+

(This course is for people of all 55 years of age plus. You must register to save your spot)

Want to know how to feel happier, more confident and worry less right now? Would you like to learn new ways of dealing with what life throws at you? Living Life to the Full is a fun and interactive course that will help you understand your feelings, thoughts and behaviours, and what to do about them!

Congratulations, you’re about to change your life!

Too much to do? Someone close to you is ill? Can’t sleep? Feeling lonely? The way you feel is affected by things that happen to you, and you feel bad because you’re in a vicious cycle. Learn how to stop the cycle!

Living Life to the Full is a mental health promotion course designed to help people deal with everyday life challenges and learn self-management skills using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) principles. Course content and materials are practical and easily applied to everyday life situations. 

What you learn:

✔ Self confidence

✔ Problem-solving

✔ Stress management

✔ Motivation

✔ Dealing with unhelpful thoughts

✔ Anger management

Mental Illness Awareness Week -CMHA Champlain East will be hosting once again the Annual Mental Illness Awareness Walk in recognition of the National Campaign. 

We invite you to join us on October 9th from 10:00am-1:00pm at the Civic Complex, Salon B.  A free lunch will be provided following the event.

For more details and to register: Upcoming events (cmha-east.on.ca) or call 613-551-9253

This also marks CMHA Champlain East’s 50th Anniversary

Crafts Show and Tea Room 

Saturday November 9, 2024 - "No Entry Fee"

10:00am - 3:00pm

Vendor tables available - $20 or $25

Tea Room Open $5.00 per person

Everyone Welcome

For Onfo Phone 613-392-5400 Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm

October 19th 8pm-1am, join Whiskey Smoke at Storrington Lions Hall for a great night of food and entertainment.  Tickets are $20, call 613-449-4744 to get your tickets before they are sold out.

Thinking of trying curling or have any questions? 

Come to the Welland Curling Club open house! 

Instruction will be available so you can come try a new sport for no cost. 

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a pair of clean running shoes. 

Dates and Times:  

October 15: 1:30pm - 3:30pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm  

October 16: 1:30pm - 3:30pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm 

October 17: 1:30pm - 3:30pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm 

October 18: 1:30pm - 3:30pm & 6:30pm-8:30pm 

October 19: 1:30pm - 3:30pm