If you are in crisis, please call the Crisis Intervention Centre at 613-969-7400 ext. 12753, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline is also a 24/7 support service. Call or text 9-8-8.

For access to addictions and mental health support, connect to AccessMHA Regional Coordinated Access to make an online referral.

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Tips to support yourself through the winter blues 
Jan 20, 2025

Often called the ‘saddest day of the year,’ the science behind Blue Monday is debated. However, it’s a reminder that many people feel the weight of winter, financial stress, or…

The Push-Up Challenge 2025
Dec 3, 2024

Your effort can make a big impact February 11 – 28, 2025 / 2,000 push-ups (or alternative exercise such as sit-ups or squats) over 18 days. Get fit, have fun…

CMHA HPE takes part in National Addictions Awareness Week “Forging Connections” through empathy, education, and action 
Nov 25, 2024

Welcome to National Addictions Awareness Week—a time to pause, reflect, and recognize the profound impact of addiction on individuals, families, and communities across Canada. This week, CMHA HPE joins the…

CMHA HPE honours Transgender Day of Remembrance 
Nov 20, 2024

At CMHA HPE, we recognize that the violence faced by 2 Spirit, trans, and non-binary individuals is not a thing of the past—it is an urgent and ongoing crisis. On…

Recovery Day Event
Oct 31, 2024

As part of the recently recognized Recovery Month and International Recovery Day, Canadian Mental Health Association Hastings Prince Edward (CMHA HPE) and community partners are hosting a Recovery Day event…

Someone’s Someone Campaign
Oct 17, 2024

CMHA HPE launches “Someone’s Someone” – a provincial campaign to humanize substance use and drive change. In Ontario, addiction is more than a statistic—it’s a deeply personal crisis affecting our…

2023-2024 Annual Report & Champion of Care Awards
Sep 19, 2024

CMHA HPE held our Annual Board Meeting (ABM) on September 18, 2024.  We’re pleased to share our new annual report for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Throughout 2023-2024, we focused on…

CMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2024
Sep 5, 2024

September is Recovery Month and CMHA HPE joins organizations around the world in recognizing this important event. In Canada, about 21 per cent of people will be affected by addiction…

Back to school mental health tips 
Aug 30, 2024

As students of all ages and their parents prepare for back-to-school season, CMHA HPE reminds people to keep mental health in mind.  Whether students are returning to the same school,…

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