The pandemic is not a light switch and ‘we go back to regular life. There’s layers of trauma,’ says CEO of Waterloo Region chapter of Canadian Mental Health Association therecord.com/news/waterloo-… via @wr_record

NEW - A growing number of Ontario health clinics are charging for front of the line access. One Toronto one charging $1,200 for things like “Appointments that start on time." It's a legal loophole some want to close, the Ford government says it’s investigating. My story.

Tonight at 6pm, our Cambridge Transgender Peer Support Group meets at @IdeaXchng Old Post Office. This is a great opportunity to meet other gender diverse folks in #Cbridge!

74 people have died of overdose in Waterloo Region in 2023 therecord.com/news/waterloo-… via Waterloo Region Record

New research by the YWCA Cambridge calls for a dedicated shelter for women in the city and lays out the dire need for such a space. therecord.com/news/waterloo-…

The number of new households needing food assistance in the region has jumped by 113 per cent in just a year, according to a new Community Impact Report released by the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. cbc.ca/news/canada/ki…

Drug checking program at Kitchener CTS shows powerful tranquilizer is 'rampant' in local supply therecord.com/news/waterloo-… via @wr_record #safesupply #CTS

Elmo reminding us how important it is to check in, ask how your friends and family are doing, and listen without judgement. If you need support for your #mentalhealth, we are here: porchlightcnd.org

Cambridge Moves for Mental Health 2024 is fast approaching and we need your help! We're looking to connect with organizations & businesses who may be able to sponsor this signature event supporting accessible mental health services in Cambridge & North Dumfries. Details below:

Join Porchlight at @IdeaXchng for a community conversation around the unique experiences of Women with ADHD and resources which can support them - 6:30pm on Wednesday April 3 at Queen's Square. The event is free, and you can register via Eventbrite: eventbrite.ca/e/conversation…

Supervised consumption services (SCS) are lifesaving health services for people who use drugs. The WRIDS fully endorses the open letter from Canadian Drug Policy Coalition to the Ministry of Health calling for action to support SCS as an integral part of the publicly funded healthcare system.

Want to help end the stigma around mental health, raise funds for accessible mental health and addiction services, and have fun all at the same time? Why not volunteer at Cambridge Moves for Mental Health?! April 27th in downtown Galt. porchlightcnd.org/cm4mh

Sometimes, the best way to communicate is the old-fashioned way. Cambridge Moves for Mental Health is our largest community fundraiser of the year, and it's less than 3 weeks away! Please help support accessible mental health services in our community. cm4mh.ca

Cambridge Moves for Mental Health is this Saturday, April 27th. We've raised $8235 of our $25000 goal to support accessible & affordable Mental Health services in Cambridge & North Dumfries! Please help us reach our goal by signing up or donating: porchlightcnd.org/cm4mh

Porchlight is proud to announce the next event in our Conversations for Community Care series, a discussion on the specific mental health challenges faced by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. June 20th @ the Old Post Office IdeaExchange. Register: eventbrite.ca/e/conversation…

Join Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy, Porchlight and other organizations on August 21st and 27th as we raise awareness about the pervasiveness of drug poisoning in the region and remember those lost.

ICYMI: This year Porchlight will be remembering those lost to drug poisoning at Waterloo Region’s Integrated Drug Strategy’s Drug Poisoning Awareness Days. Join us August 21st in Kitchener to raise awareness about this issue and commemorate the lives of those taken far too soon.

We are so excited to announce that our Annual General Meeting is coming up on September 25th at 7pm! Join us at our new office at 1315 Bishop Street to reflect on the past year and look towards the future! RSVP at eventbrite.ca/e/porchlights-…

The WRIDS is deeply dismayed by the Ontario government's decision to close Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) sites across the province including the Kitchener CTS. This decision will result in widespread health harms and preventable death. Read our full statement below:

Today is Orange Shirt Day. A day to acknowledge the tragedy of Residential Schools and honor the survivors, seeing the strength they carry to this day. Join us at 50 Dickson Street Cambridge at 7pm tonight to come together as one. Wear orange. We hope to see you there with us 🧡