Reminder of the upcoming DMHS/Distress Centre Durham support group for survivors of the suicide of a loved one. Please help us distribute widely; many thanks. Info and testimonials here: tinyurl.com/5737dmec. Lakeridge Health Ontario Shores CMHA Durham @mooddisordersON Addictions & Mental Health Ontario

Upcoming "HOPE" speaker series from Lakeridge Health and DMHS - details on the flyer attached or here: tinyurl.com/r8dhjrr5. Please contact Lynn Moulds at [email protected] for more info or to register. Lakeridge Health Ontario Shores CMHA Durham @careachc DistressCentreDurham

Excellent TED Talk on self-compassion from the leading expert in the field, Kristen Neff. youtu.be/IvtZBUSplr4 Lakeridge Health Ontario Shores CMHA Durham @OPDI Addictions & Mental Health Ontario @mooddisordersON CAMH Education

DMHS joins Community Care Durham's "Let's Talk About …" series on April 13, when some of our veteran helping staff are going to talk about and answer questions about local community services. 6:00 - 8:00pm. Register here: communitycaredurham.on.ca/cope-lets-talk…. Lakeridge Health Community Care Durham

The Rotary Club of Whitby-Sunrise (Whitby Sunrise Rotary) Generously Supports Distress Centre Durham with Donation! Story here: tinyurl.com/fhwhe6c. Lakeridge Health Don Mitchell Whitby Chamber Whitby Public Library DistressCentreDurham Rotary Club Whitby Ajax Rotary Rotary Club Oshawa

This interesting article suggests some great TED Talks for your mental health - Brene Brown's at #1 is a classic that everyone should watch. tinyurl.com/5btw52cy @lakeridgehealth DistressCentreDurham @mooddisordersON Ontario Shores CMHA Durham

Startling and concerning numbers in a new CMHA Ontario poll about the mental health impact of COVID-19. ontario.cmha.ca/news/third-pol… Lakeridge Health Ontario Shores @cmhadurham Addictions & Mental Health Ontario @OPDI Globalnews.ca Citytv+ CBC News CTV News @mooddisordersON

Our consumer-led 4-part Speaker Series begins tomorrow evening on Zoom! The topic will be resilience. Two speakers will share their lived experience, a Lakeridge Health trainer will present some insights, and there will be time for a Q&A/discussion. Details on flyer attached.

From CMHA Ontario, simple but helpful methods to manage mental health during this stay-at-home period: tinyurl.com/3ba58hpu Lakeridge Health CMHA Durham Ontario Shores @communitycaredurham ابو علي الحربي @mooddisordersON

Community Care Durham is offering free transportation services to community members in need of a ride to their appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. All details on the flyer attached. Community Care Durham @lakeridgehealth @careachc @jhsdurham

Two lists of fair fighting rules for couples - 1. therapistaid.com/worksheets/fai… 2. tinyurl.com/252u64zw Lakeridge Health @JHSDurhamRegion @DurhamFamilies Addictions & Mental Health Ontario Family Service ON

From oprah.com, a detailed and informative article on schema therapy, which is a practical and evidence-based approach to help (and self-help) for couples: oprah.com/omagazine/love… Family Service ON Addictions & Mental Health Ontario Lakeridge Health DistressCentreDurham CMHA Durham CFSD

Please find information below on Bethesda House's upcoming "Walk Your Way" fundraiser (June 19), replacing their annual "Walk A Mile In Her Shoes" event. Bethesda House lakeridge @DRCCca Victim Services of Durham

Important information for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities turning 18 or older and their caregivers - you can now book an appointment to get your COVID-19 vaccine. Please find the phone number to call for an appointment below. @CLOntario

In her new hit song, Demi Lovato sings the praises of going "California Sober," but what is this term all about? Is it a wise new approach to recovery? A dubious fad? Something in-between? Find more information on it here: tinyurl.com/6sdc4w6n.

"I'm Not My Diagnosis" from Voices Against Stigma Everywhere. 7 weekly Zoom sessions will explore common mental illnesses. Details on attached flyer. Don't miss these informative and inspiring sessions! Lakeridge Health Ontario Shores CMHA Durham @careachc Durham Wellness Hub Addictions & Mental Health Ontario

Great article on developing your "Inner Resource," a safe place within yourself that you can always turn to for strength and renewal, even when times are difficult. exhaleproject.org/blog/2019/4/25…

Online and text crisis support! Details on attached images and here: distresscentredurham.com/ontario-online…. Distress Centre @distresscentres DistressCentreDurham Distress Centre Halton DistressCentreOttawa Addictions & Mental Health Ontario @mooddisordersON Ontario Shores CMHA Durham

From the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, low-risk usage guidelines for alcohol and cannabis. Alcohol: camh.ca/-/media/files/… Cannabis: camh.ca/-/media/files/… CAMH Lakeridge Health Ontario Shores CMHA Durham Addictions & Mental Health Ontario @mooddisordersON

Lakeridge Health's Durham Mental Health Services and Distress Centre Durham partner together to feed their clients in need. A special thanks to Loblaws for their wonderfully generous donations of nutritious food. Loblaws DistressCentreDurham