Fall 2015 Newsletter - Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant
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Fall 2015 Newsletter - Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant
Mental Health Matters CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, BRANT COUNTY BRANCH Official Publication of the Canadian Mental Health Association Brant County Branch O CT O BE R 201 5 F A L L N E W S L E T T E R Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 5- 11, 2015 INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Mental Illness Awareness Week 1 Branch Contact 2 Information Mental Health Week 3 Ride Don’t Hide 4 Fairways for Beautiful Minds Project Semicolon 5 Coffee Run Ride World Suicide 6 Prevention Day CMHA Brant AGM Shoppers Tree of Life Campaign Relay for Mental Health Awareness Stopping the Stigma, A Symposium on PTSD, Oct 28 International Survivors of Suicide Day, November 21 CMHA Brant Board of Directors Programs & Services 7 What do you think of when you hear that someone is experiencing a mental illness? Some people feel concern, fear, or confusion. Some even avoid those who experience mental illnesses. Although widely misunderstood, mental illnesses are just like any other illness: everyone deserves care, help, and support. What are mental illnesses? Mental illnesses are health problems that affect the way we think about ourselves, relate to others, and interact with the world around us. They affect our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Mental illnesses can disrupt a person’s life or create challenges, but with the right supports, a person can get back on a path to recovery and wellness. 8 9 10 11 It’s important to understand that there are many different types of mental illness that affect people in different ways. Within each mental illness, people may have very different symptoms and challenges. However, symptoms are just one piece. Access to services, support from loved ones, and the ability to participate in communities play a big part in the way people experience mental illnesses. Culture, background, and personal beliefs also shape the way people understand mental illnesses. Some people don’t see the name of a diagnosis as an important part of their journey, while others prefer the medical terms to describe the illness. No matter how people talk about their experiences, they will likely need to use medical terms if they seek help in the health system. This is just how the system works right now—but it isn’t the only way to talk about wellness. Eating disorders Eating disorders really aren’t about food. They are complicated illnesses that are often a way to cope with difficult problems or regain a sense of control. Eating disorders may include seriously restricting how much food a person eats, bingeing, or purging food. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are examples of eating disorders. Different mental illnesses Health professionals divide mental illnesses into several different groups based on signs or symptoms. Common groups of mental illnesses include: Psychotic disorders Psychosis is a health problem that affects how people understand what is real and what isn’t real. People may sense things that aren’t real or strongly believe things that can’t be real. Schizophrenia is one example of a psychotic disorder. Anxiety disorders Anxiety disorders are all related to anxiety. They may include excessive and uncontrollable worry, strong fears around everyday things or situations, unwanted thoughts, panic attacks, or fears around a past scary situation. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses, and they can create barriers in people’s lives. Panic disorder and phobias are examples of anxiety disorders. Mood disorders Mood disorders all affect a person’s mood—the way they feel. This can affect every part of a person’s life. When someone experiences a mood disorder, they may feel sad, hopeless, tired, or numb for long periods of time. At times, some people experience an unusually ‘high’ mood and feel powerful and energetic, but this can also create problems. Depression and bipolar disorder are examples of mood disorders. Personality disorders Personality disorders are patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that may last for a long time and create challenges in a person’s life. People who experience personality disorders may have difficulties developing healthy and satisfying relationships with others, managing their emotions well, avoiding harmful behaviour, and working toward important life goals. Personality disorders can affect the way people understand and view themselves and others. Mental illnesses can be treated effectively. The stigma and discrimination attached to mental illnesses however, presents a serious barrier, not only to diagnosis and treatment but also to acceptance in the community Source: www.cmha.ca Welcome to the Fall 2015 edition of Mental Health Matters Through the distribution of this newsletter, we strive to educate the community on new initiatives in the area of mental health, as well as provide updates within the Brant County Branch. Mental Health Matters is published by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant County Branch. Layout and production by Lill Petrella, Mental Health Promotion Manager Any suggestions or comments about this newsletter, can be directed to 519-752-2998, ext. 112. Please contact this number as well, if you wish to be removed from our mailing list MISSION STATEMENT To promote a positive approach to mental health among all people in Brantford and Brant County, and to enhance the quality of life of individuals living with mental illness and their families, through leadership, education, partnerships, advocacy, empowerment and support. VISION A society which values human dignity and enhances mental and emotional well-being for all. The Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant County Branch is a charitable, non-profit agency contributing to the mental well-being of the community through education and support services to persons with serious mental illnesses and their families. Contact us: CMHA-Brant 44 King Street, Suite 203 Brantford, ON. N3T 3C7 Phone: 519-752-2998 Fax: 519-752-2717 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.brant.cmha.ca CMHA Brant & Haldimand-Norfolk ; enhancing client care through AMALGAMATION. Branch Contact Information Main Telephone # 519-752-2998 Name/Title Management Team: Michael Benin, Executive Director Kirsten Brooks, Court Support Program Manager Kim Dillon, Community Support Services Program Manager Jodie Lockey, Manager, Clinical Services 102 123 200 110 Richard Long, Supported Housing Manager Lill Petrella, Mental Health Promotion Manager 130 112 Administrative Team: Kelly Capaldi, Administrative Assistant Lynn Petrella, Secretary/Receptionist 121 100 Linda Prokopiec, Secretary/Receptionist Peg Purvis, Finance & Benefits Administration 100 101 Nicole Roung, Secretary/Receptionist 100 Community Support Workers: Brent Campbell, Urgent Case Manager 127 Matt Campbell, Intensive Community Support Worker 108 Melissa Fudali, Intake/Intensive Community Support Worker 122 Christine Gadsby, Intake/Intensive Community Support Worker 117 Deborah Steckley, Intensive Community Support Worker 119 Charleen Rolston, Intensive Community Support Worker 105 Katrina Sparks, Intensive Community Support Worker 128 Donna Pankiw, Intensive Community Support Worker 107 Laura Wickson, Intensive Community Support Worker 111 Kristen Yinger, Intensive Community Support Worker 133 Mental Health Court Support Services: Brent Campbell, Court Community Support Worker 127 Diane Hewat, Diversion Community Support Worker 120 Cindy Kemp-Wonzo, Court Community Support Worker 129 Charleen Rolston, Court Community Support Worker 105 Peer Support Workers: Elaine Karmiris, Peer Support Worker 124 Erika Melnyk, Peer Support Worker 118 Social Recreation Workers: Brent Goodnough, Life Skills Worker 131 Elyse Shrubb, Social Recreation Worker 113 Amy Stevenson, Social Recreation Worker (mat. Leave) 113 Supported Housing: Catherine Bomberry, Supported Housing Worker 106 Jennifer Taylor, Supported Housing Worker 132 Marie Weatherbee, Supported Housing Worker 103 Vocational Support Workers: Sheila Robertson, Vocational Support Worker (SEI) 116 Laura Wickson, Vocational Support Worker (Works for Me) 111 OCTOBER PAGE 2015 Mental Health Week Hats off to the 2015 Mental Health Week Planning Committee for all their hard work in putting on all the great community events that happened during Mental Health Week! Thank you to the 2015 Mental Health Week Planning Committee & Representatives/Participating Agencies Committee Chairperson: Lill Petrella, Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant County Branch Sarah Sweiger, Brant County Health Unit Leigh Savage, Brant FACS Jacquie McLaren, BHNCD School Board Paul Sanderson, Contact Brant Joanne MacNeil, Family Counselling Centre of Brant Matt Joniec, Fat Panda Studios Stephanie Drewery, GRCHC Heather Carter, Grand Erie Board of Education Martha Rybiak, H.O.P.E. Sarah Precious, HopeMore Youth Prevention Initiative Judy Baillie, Ontario Early Years Stephen Wdowczyk, Renegade Network Media Terra Manuliak, Sexual Assault Centre Randy Roberts, SHARC Charity Hill, Six Nations Child & Family Services Bill Baker & Rob Milmine, St. Leonard’s Christina Ferrell & Christine Pearce, Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services Others, whose assistance during the week deserve honourable mention as well include, the Polish Hall, Pearl Street, Brantford Arts Block, Inside Brant & Rogers Community 20, Jane Angus, Randy Papple, Holly McDonald, Danielle DuSablon, the 2015 S.T.R.I.V.E. Award recipients. The Mental Health Week Planning Committee held a wrapup meeting in June to begin working on yet another awesome week of great events for Mental Health Week 2016, May 5 to May 8th , 2016. If anyone would like to join the Mental Health Week Planning Committee, please call 519-7522998, ext. 112. The meetings are held once monthly from 1 -3 p.m. at Woodview located on 643 Park Road North, Brantford. Here are the dates for the 2016 Mental Health Week Planning Committee: Thursday, January 14, 2016 1-3 at Woodview, 643 Park Road North Brantford (Lower Level Meeting Room) Thursday, February 4, 2016 1-3 at Woodview, 643 Park Road North Brantford, (Lower Level Meeting Room) Thursday, March 3, 2016 1-3 at Woodview, 643 Park Road North Brantford, (Lower Level Meeting Room) Thursday, April 14, 2016 1-3 at Woodview, 643 Park Road North Brantford, (Lower Level Meeting Room) Thursday, June 2, 2016, Wrapup Meeting (time and location TBA) Follow and like the work of the Mental Health Week Planning Committee, on Brant’s Mental Health Awareness Facebook page. 3 PAGE 4 OCTOBER 2015 June 21, 2015 Over 31,000 raised! See you again on June 26, 2016 MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS OCTOBER 2015 PAGE 5 Fairways Fore Beautiful Minds - August 8, 2015 Thank you to Kayla Carlin, who organized the 2nd Annual Fairways Fore Beautiful Minds Charity Golf Fundraiser on Saturday, August 8th. The inspiration behind this event was to keep the memory of Kayla’s Uncle Barry alive. The event raised a total of $4,600., earmarked for Mental Health Promotion initiatives at CMHA Brant, to continue providing events and activities aimed at creating an awareness of mental illness and reducing its stigma Kayla Carlin( second from the left) and friends of the Fairways Fore Beautiful Minds Golf tournament fundraiser Project SemiColon, Kreative Khaos, August 12, 2015 A special thank you to Dave McCabe and Kreative Khaos. A total of $1,360. was raised at their Project Semicolon event! Thanks to everyone for all your support of this event. It was greatly appreciated! Kreative Khaos is still taking orders for semicolon tattoos to continue raising funds for CMHA Brant. So if you weren’t able to great to get yours done on August 12 th, you’ re still in luck. Kreative Khaos is located at 300 Colborne St East, Brantford. Contact number is 519-758-8242 Dave McCabe of Kreative Khaos PAGE 6 OCTOBER 2015 Coffee Run Ride, August 15th a great success A Special thank you to Doug Hunt, Brent Goodnough, Participation House, Kim Taplay and the rest of the Coffee Ride Planning Committee, Starbucks, the Brant Naval Club for their hospitality and donation, all riders, prize donors, sponsors and countless others for making this event a great success! A total of $6,000. was raised for CMHA Brant and Participation House. See you next summer! World Suicide Prevention Day, September 10, 2015 A special event was held at the Boys and Girls Club of Brantford the evening of Wednesday, September 10th to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. This event was hosted by HopeMore Brant and the Brant Suicide Prevention Committee. Presentations were made by agency reps, family members and Phil McColeman, MP for Brant. The evening ended with a candle-lighting ceremony at 8 p.m. ,in remembrance of those lost to suicide. Sarah Precious, HopeMore PAGE OCTOBER 7 2015 CMHA Brant Annual General Meeting, September 22, 2015 Kirsten Brooks, receiving 10 Years of Service Award Richard Long, receiving 10 Years of Service Award Charleen Rolston, receiving 10 Years of Service Award Catherine Bomberry & Lynn Petrella receiving their 15 Years of Service Awards The CMHA Brant Annual General Meeting was held on Tuesday, September 22nd at the Northridge Golf Club. The following staff were presented with their Years of Service awards: CMHA Brant Board President Deb Coady & CMHA Haldimand Norfolk Board President, Burns McLeod provided an overview of the amalgamation process to date and answered questions of clarification Mike Benin introduced the 2015/2016 Board of Directors as follows: Deb Coady, Wendy Pomponio, Leigh Savage, Mark Solomon, Steven Sumsion, Wayne Walker, Ashley Waters, Linda Wood. Kelly Capaldi 25 Years of Service Catherine Bomberry, 15 Years of Service Lynn Petrella, 15 Years of Service Kirsten Brooks, 10 Years of Service Diane Hewat, 10 Years of Service Richard Long, 10 Years of Service Charleen Rolston, 10 Years of Service A total of 100 volunteers were recognized and presented with gifts of appreciation. OCTOBER 2015 Thank you to Shoppers on Stanley! The National Tree of Life campaign September 20th until October 9, 2015 In support of Shoppers Drug Mart's ongoing commitment to women's health, the 14th annual Tree of Life campaign kicked off on September 18, 2015 and ended on October 9, 2015 The national, four-week campaign has raised more than $23 million dollars in the past, for select charities across Canada. “Tree of Life The campaign provided customers and employees with the opportunity to purchase and personalize a "Tree of Life" icon; a "leaf" for a loonie, a "butterfly" for $5., an "acorn" for $10. and a "cardinal" for $50. The icons are prominently displayed on the Tree of Life in all PAGE participating stores and 100 per cent of campaign proceeds are donated to local charities selected by Shoppers locations. The Shoppers location on Stanley street selected CMHA Brant as their charity of choice, once again for 2015 their store's Tree of Life program in support of women’s mental health. On Saturday, September 26 to conclude the month-long Tree of Life campaign, the Shoppers on Stanley Street held a book sale fund-raiser. We thank the staff of Shoppers on Stanley for recognizing and acknowledging the important work we do at CMHA Brant! Relay for Mental Health Awareness, October 4, 2015 Thank you to Deb Steedman for all her efforts A total of 31 people walked and passed the in planning and organizing the Relay for Mental relay in different sections throughout Health Awareness on Sunday, October 4, Brantford, 2015. Approximately $1,000. was raised for CMHA The purpose of the event, held to kick off Brant. Mental Illness Awareness Week, was to unite people with a common goal to create Deb is committed to holding the 2nd annual awareness and eliminate stigma of mental Relay for Mental Health Awareness next yet, illness with plans to make it bigger and better. It was also an event to remember and honour Well done Deb :) loved ones, friends, co-workers, who have lost their struggles to mental illness. 8 REGISTRATON DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 23, 2015 MATTERS HEALTH MENTAL 9 PAGE 2015 OCTOBER PAGE OCTOBER 10 2015 International Survivors of Suicide Day, November 21, 2015 International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is held the second last Saturday in November. This year, International SOSL Day will be on Saturday, November 21, 2015 Survivors of suicide loss gather at hundreds of simultaneous events around the world every year on International Survivors of Suicide Day, to connect with others who have survived the tragedy of suicide loss. For many loss survivors, attending a Survivor Day event is the first time they realize they are not alone. Just hearing the stories—from people at all stages of healing—can be helpful. The gathering also provides participants with a chance to share their own stories with those who understand firsthand the challenges of living in the aftermath of a suicide loss. For more information on International Survivors of Suicide Day, visit the website at http://www.survivorday.org/ The Suicide Prevention Network of Brant is currently working on a video for survivors of suicide loss, which will contain information on resources in the Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk areas. For more information on the work of the Suicide Prevention Network of Brant, go to http://www.hopemore.ca/ The Suicide Bereavement Support Group of Brant meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Hankinson House Hospice on Grey Street, Brantford. For more information about the group, contact 519-752-2998, ext. 112. Click here for the group flyer http://brant.cmha.ca/files/2012/07/2015-Suicide-Bereavement-Support-Group-Flyer.pdf MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant County Branch CMHA Brant Programs & Services 2015/16 Board of Directors Community Support Services Contact Us Counselling Deb Coady, President Wendy Pomponio Leigh Savage Mark Solomon Steven Sumsion Wayne Walker Ashley Waters Linda Wood Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant County Branch Family Support Program 44 King Street, Suite 203 Brantford, ON Life Skills Groups Mental Health Court Support Services N3T 3C7 Phone: 519-752-2998 Fax: 519-752-2717 Mental Health Promotion Peer Support Program* Social Recreation Program E-mail: Supported Housing Program [email protected] Vocational Support Services Website: www.brant.cmha.ca *seconded from H.O.P.E. Facebook CMHA Brant "Making Mental Health Matter" To take out a branch membership, or make a donation, please complete this form and mail with your payment to: “Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant County Branch”, 44 King Street, Suite 203, Brantford, ON N3T 3C7 MEMBERSHIP FORM: Name: ____________________________ Tel. No. ____________________________ e-mail :______________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ I have enclosed: http://brant.cmha.ca/get-involved/please-donate/ □ Individual $20.00 □ Organization $50.00 □ Limited Income $8.00 Additional Donation: Total Amount: or donate online through Canada Helps at: $ _________ □ Please send me a charitable tax receipt Please send me a charitable tax receipt
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