Carey Tate
West Island Men's Shed hopes to promote physical and mental health through community engagement.
A Men's Sheds movement champion wants to create a West Island group to foster a sense of community within the elderly male population.
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Carey Tate
Dec 26, 20231 min read
West Island mental health organizations gather to celebrate the holidays.
Last week the Mental Health Table of the West Island held their holiday get-together to celebrate the work of local mental health groups.
Carey Tate
Oct 10, 20231 min read
Student associations call for federal action toward on-campus mental health support.
The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations calls on the federal government to provide more on-campus mental health support funding.
Carey Tate
Oct 7, 20232 min read
"Aire Ouverte" youth services centre open in Kirkland.
Kirkland's new Aire ouverte hopes to improve mental and physical health care accessibility for young people aged 12 to 25.
Carey Tate
Aug 2, 20232 min read
West Island Crisis Centre tackles stress and anxiety in new support group.
This 10-session "Coping with Stress and Anxiety," workshop is one of the valuable mental health resources provided by the Crisis Centre.
Carey Tate
Jun 12, 20232 min read
A free 77-page guide has been released to better equip mental health caregivers.
The Caregiver's Ally in Mental Health is a resource for the loved ones of those with a mental illness created by Friends for Mental Health.
Carey Tate
May 31, 20233 min read
Ball hockey teams rally to support West Island mental health care.
West Island organizations and community members rallied Saturday to create an open forum for mental health conversations.
Carey Tate
Jan 25, 20232 min read
John Abbott College wins Bell Let’s Talk grant to develop mental health initiatives.
An Implementation Grant of $100,000 from the Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund will assist JAC's mental health support for BIPOC students.
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Jul 30, 20222 min read
Friends for Mental Health opens two programs for families with children
Friends for Mental Health is opening an Introduction to Art Therapy workshop for children and an online support group for parents.
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Apr 1, 20222 min read
Inspiring work from a Montreal based poet
Elias recently released a poetry collection called The Side Effects of Caring"
West Island News
Nov 29, 20211 min read
Montreal-Lakeshore Rotarians Deck the Halls at Sainte-Anne’s Hospital!
An annual and much-anticipated activity to welcome in the holiday season is back in force, thanks to Brenda Scalzo, Services Chair at Rotary
West Island News
Oct 14, 20211 min read
Lakeshore General Hospital opens an inpatient mental health unit
A short-stay inpatient mental health unit is now open in the modular building at the Lakeshore General Hospital.
West Island News
Apr 23, 20211 min read
Dorval Library to host Virtual Lecture on Anxiety
The Dorval Library is hosting a free lecture on anxiety May 8th, 2021.
West Island News
Apr 15, 20213 min read
Bell Let's Talk Post-Secondary Fund supports student mental health in Quebec
Bell Let's Talk today announced that $625,000 in grants have been awarded to support 25 schools in Quebec to enhance student mental health.
West Island News
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Symposium on the relation between autism and addiction: to increase collaboration between services
The Autism and Addictions Partnership Symposium will be accessible for free online April 22 & 23 to inform and raise awareness about ASD.
Alessandro De Luca
Mar 11, 20212 min read
A year in lockdown. How will we move on?
What will the term "normal" be like after the COVID-19 pandemic is over and lockdown ends?
Rhonda Massad
Mar 11, 20218 min read
The Little Centre that Could: MDJ Pierrefonds has Become a Safe Sanctuary for West Island Youth
Two dedicated Maison Des Jeunes Youth Workers are on a Mission to let West Islanders know "We are not a place for bad kids."
West Island News
Feb 20, 20213 min read
10 million dollars for mental health!
Close to $10 million were raised for mental health by The Fondation de l'Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal.
West Island News
Jan 29, 20215 min read
Canada 150 news provided by CNW
Now more than ever! Bell Let's Talk Day sets new records as Canadians take action for mental health with 159,173,435 messages of support!
Rhonda Massad
Jan 22, 20214 min read
A quick guide to help you with psychometric assessments
A person's mentality assumes a significant part in their capacity to work and prevail in their individual situations close by various...
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