1. Resources & Publications

    RETURN TO THE WORKPLACE: A Psychological Toolkit For Heading Back To Work

    Posted on: September 10, 2020
    This toolkit is a guide to support the mental health of individuals as they plan safe transitions back into their workplaces and to help employers as they develop policies and procedures for supporting staff returning to work. It contains information about the common symptoms individuals may experience as they think...
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  2. Resources & Publications

    Strategies for Social Connection Among Isolated Older Adults

    Posted on: August 25, 2020
    This resource presents a model for social connectedness that focuses on how older adults can change their thinking, feeling, and connections to reduce their distress during periods of isolation. Service providers and older adults can work together (even over the phone), by building a flexible “Connections Plan” to develop coping...
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  3. Resources & Publications

    Virtual Care for Mental Health and Substance Use During COVID-19 [infographic]

    Posted on: July 9, 2020
    A one-page poster that provides information about accessing virtual care for substance use and mental health during COVID-19. It highlights the importance of seeking mental health and substance use care early and provides a list of virtual care options that are available to offer support. Published By: Canadian Centre on...
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  4. Resources & Publications

    Mood Walks: The Role of Parks and Recreation in Mental Health Promotion

    Posted on: June 18, 2020
    This is policy brief #45 from the Niagara Community Observatory at Brock University. Dr. Kyle Rich and Dr. Martha Barnes from the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock report on their research in which they examined a partnership that sought to promote mental health by encouraging participants to...
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  5. Resources & Publications

    Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition: Update and New Resources (Event Recording)

    Posted on: June 16, 2020
    This is an event recording of the June 11, 2020 webinar with presenters Shannon McHugh, Keegan Kaior, Stephanie Hicks and Joanne Bovine. This event was hosted by Niagara Connects in partnership with the Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition (NSPC). Fifty-six (56) participants joined this event from thirty-six (36) different organizations. Webinar...
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  6. Community Blog

    It’s Go Time, Pathstone wants you to take The 5Five5 Challenge!

    Posted on: May 22, 2020
    On the 5th day of the 5th month, Pathstone Foundation kicked off a new interactive campaign to raise vital funds in support of children’s mental health through and beyond the COVID-19 crisis. With the cancellation of dozens of community events due to the pandemic, we are estimating a financial loss...
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  7. Community Blog

    Contact Niagara is Here to Help, and Our Services are Open!

    Posted on: April 29, 2020
    Contact Niagara remains open during the COVID-19 pandemic. We provide information, intake and referrals for publicly funded services for children and youth who may be experiencing emotional, behavioural or developmental concerns. Whether you have a diagnosis or not – we are here to answer your questions and provide service and...
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  8. Resources & Publications

    CAMH Game Changers Resources: Mental Health and Self-Care

    Posted on: January 6, 2020
    The resources on this page provide information on how you can: support a friend who may be experiencing mental health challenges; take care of your mental, emotional and physical health. Resources include: Things you should know about cannabis Quick Tips about safer ways to use cannabis Things you should know...
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  9. Resources & Publications

    National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace

    Posted on: November 25, 2019
    The National Standard of Canada for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (the Standard) was launched in 2013. It provides a comprehensive framework to help organizations of all types guide their current and future efforts in a way that provide the best return on investment. Adopting the Standard can...
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  10. Resources & Publications

    Cannabis Legalization: Year One Observations

    Posted on: November 20, 2019
    This brief provides a preliminary synthesis of Canada’s experience with cannabis legalization in the first year of retail sales. The brief focuses on evidence available to indicate progress against the public health and safety objectives of the Cannabis Act. Published By: Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction Publication Date:...
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