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At the CMHA...

We're here for everyone.

The Canadian Mental Health Association isn’t just about helping the seriously mentally ill. It's also about helping everyone live a happier, healthier life, maintaining mental wellness and meeting the daily challenges we all face.

The Canadian Mental Health Association is about everyone....including you.

Programs & Services

CMHA Kawartha Lakes has a variety of ongoing programs and...read more

Local Resources

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Events

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A little about CMHA Kawartha Lakes

The first meeting in the birth of the Victoria County Branch, now referred to as the Kawartha Lakes Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) was held on February 10, 1987 at Ross Memorial Hospital. A Steering Committee was formed from this foundation of concerned citizens gathering to discuss the mental health needs of the residents of Victoria County.

The Committee identified the following needs of the community: early recognition of symptoms and appropriate treatment; post-hospital community living facilities to support and rehabilitate consumers both socially and financially; family and client support groups; and accessibility of services. The Steering Committee was granted Branch status and in February 1989 the Victoria County Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association was born....read more.

What's New


CMHA has launched a new social media campaign "My New Head"

This is an exciting initiative brought to you by the Canadian Mental Health Association and Healthy Minds Canada.  My New Head encourages Canadians to own their mental fitness by learning new skills and creating positive changes in thinking and behaviour. 

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Mental Health First Aid

CMHA Kawartha Lakes Branch hosts Mental Health First Aid Training:
Training Dates/Times:  Please call our main office at 705-328-2704.
Registration Fee: $100.00 (includes memory card, participant manual, certificate of attendance and light refreshments).
Location:  HKPR Health Unit-Angeline St., Lindsay ON
Join the thousands of people across Canada who are becoming Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) trained.

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Annual General Meeting

CMHA Kawartha Lakes Branch invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting.
Date:  Thursday June 20, 2013
Time:  4:00 pm
Location:  Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 12 York Street, Lindsay ON
Please RSVP by Monday June 10, 2013 by calling our office at 705-328-2704 ext. 221 or by email to jcoulson@cmhahkpr.ca

How do you take care of your mental health?

United WayCentral East LHINThe Ontario Trillium FoundationMinistry of Health and Long-Term CareThe City of Kawartha Lakes