CMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2020
September is Recovery Month and CMHA Durham joins organizations around the world in recognizing this important event. According to Addictions & Mental Health Ontario (AMHO), 22 per cent of Canadians will be affected by addiction in their lifetime. Recovery Month gives them the opportunity to share stories, talk about treatment options, and reduce the stigma surrounding addiction.
CMHA Durham a wide variety of mental health services including our Recovery College Wellness Centre.
CMHA Durham’s Recovery College Wellness Centre takes an educational approach to improving mental health with an emphasis on strengths instead of problems. Each person develops an individual learning plan which guides their journey through their studies.
The Recovery College Wellness Centre involves peers in all aspects of college life, including management, governance, helping decide on course offerings and overall structure and orientation.
Courses are taught by peers and adult educations and can include topics such as:
· Understanding recovery
· Understanding mental health conditions
· Looking at mental health services and treatments
· Personal wellbeing and health
· Life skills, managing money, moving towards other education or employment
· Training, advocacy and peer-support skills
For more information and upcoming courses download our Course Catalogue.
Recovery looks different for everyone. We must continue to speak openly about addiction so those struggling know they are not alone. To show support, members of the public are encouraged to share their stories and use the #RecoveryMonth hashtag on social media. If you or someone you know needs help, contact CMHA Durham at (905)436-8760 or email us at cmha@cmhadurham.org. For more information on Recovery Month, visit the Addictions & Mental Health Ontario website: amho.ca/recovery-month/