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Partners for better mental health
“People are also realizing more and more that we have a social responsibility to help those who have a mental illness,” observes Moshonas. Like any other condition, a mental ail- ment can affect the workplace, notes Mo- shonas. More businesses are benefiting from CMHA’s work-based services to man- age stress and to identify and help dis- tressed employees. The primary target group is high school students, who are offered the Talking About Mental Illness (TAMI) program intended to dispel common misconceptions regard- ing mental illnesses and those living with a mental illness. Topics include types of mental disorders, suicide awareness and prevention, stress management and youth testimonials. Studies have shown that by reducing the stigma associated withmental illness, earlier identification and treatment will be sought not only for the individual but family members as well. Two health promoters work in schools in Prescott-Russell and Stormont-Dundas- Glengarry. During the tournament, the program’s achievements were also underscored. Between 2004 and 2013, promoters de- livered 1,000 TAMI presentations to 22,267 grades 11 and 12 students. In 2012, workshops were developed for grades 7 and 8 students. The branch de- livered 34 presentations to 721 intermedi- ate students, and added this age group to its school base programs. Staff conducted 265 student interventions as a result of self identification with mental health issues or that of a friend or a family member. About 40 per cent of CMHA student re- ferrals are a direct result of the school base program that is being delivered in the high schools and alternative schools. These re- ferrals are either self-directed, meaning a student phoned or walked in to the CMHA office following a presentation or they were referred by a teacher, parent or a commu- nity member. For more information, visit www.cmha-east.on.ca.
RICHARD MAHONEY richard.mahoney@eap.on.ca
CURRAN | Mental health services in East- ern Ontario continue to get a huge boost from a fun and popular fund-raising tradi- tion. The 10th anniversary edition of the Sub- way Brunet Golf Tournament at The Na- tion Golf Club near Curran last Friday was another huge success, raising $50,000 for the Champlain East branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Since its inception, the event, organized by Pascal, Jacques and Christian Brunet, has collected more than $300,000 for efforts to reduce the impact mental illness has on the community. Such contributions are vital for the pro- grams that require about $200,000 annually to operate, notes Joanne Moshonas, man- ager, mental health promotion, with the re- gional unit of the CMHA. The organization relies on private sector backing and United Way funds to cover its expenses. “We would not be able to keep providing our services with the help of Subway Brunet,” she reiter- ates. “People really believe in the cause,” notes Pascal Brunet, whose family owns 11 Sub- way restaurants in the district. Each year, 153 players, the maximum allowed, sign up for the tourney. Some players actually regis- ter a year in advance. The first year, the tour- nament netted about $15,000. “Every year, the total keeps going up,” said Brunet, who had hoped to raise $45,000 this year. The tournament also provides the oppor- tunity to raise awareness about mental ill- ness, a problem that is particularly acute in this area, where the suicide rate is double the provincial average. Working with schools and businesses, the CMHA coordinates activities that are designed to educate and improve attitudes towards mental illness, promote mental health and prevent mental illness.
Photo Richard Mahoney
Pascal Brunet and Joanne Moshonas prepare for the 10th annual Subway Brunet golf tournament last Friday at the Nation Golf Club near Curran.
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Winchester Hospital thanks community At the recent Annual General Meeting of the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation, board chair Arnold Scheerder thanked the public for helping the hos- pital build its team. Almost 10 years ago the “Renewing the Vision”Campaign came to a close. Scheerder said hundreds of motivated and determined volunteers, and thou- sands of donors, achieved the hospital’s redevelopment, making it the beautiful facility it is now. The 2012-13 year saw 2,145 new donors, the highest increase so far; 5431 gifts processed, the most so far; and 40 new members in the monthly giving program Lynne’s Club, named in honour of previous Managing Director Lynne Wilson. Fourteen new pieces of equipment were also purchased by the hospital last year.
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