Tag: Canadian Mental Health Association
‘I like it here, I am free’: Encampment set up in Port Elgin parkette
John Lowry is confident that it is only a matter of time before he gets an apartment of his own and heads back to work. The 61-year-old made his way to Bruce County almost exactly three years ago after he walked away from an unhappy marriage in Bradford. He left with just his tools, motorcycle […]
Safe ‘n Sound emergency shelter being renovated for fall opening
Renovations are well underway at Safe ‘N Sound’s emergency homeless shelter in Owen Sound, with it on track to open on November 1. But during an update at Owen Sound city council on Monday about the facility at 612 2nd Ave. E., concerns were raised by council members about ensuring there was enough communication with […]
Walks raise funds to help those fighting ‘silent battles’
While the money is important, getting more people to take a suicide prevention course, especially young people, is Tawnia Courage’s hope. Her son died by suicide in 2019 and this was the fifth walk in his honour.
Bruce County launches mobile outreach team to support residents
Bruce County is expanding a community outreach program to support residents with mental health, addictions and housing needs. The county’s Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) builds on the Bruce County Outreach program and is a mobile multidisciplinary team, Bruce County said in a media release. COAST is partnering with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) […]
Owen Sound ‘Food Forest’ community garden’s future uncertain
‘I want to introduce the space to more people so that when it comes up in conversation where funding is concern, or whether or not to keep it going, then people will have had an experience here …” — garden manager Mike Fair-Haley