In part two of our showcase of the Employment With Supports Program, James interviews Sarah - a mental health recovery champion currently involved as a participant with the employment program. She shares her story of recovery and you will see how incredible her resilience and strength is. I was so inspired to hear it, and although you can't see my face, I was beaming with a smile knowing the strength inherent in Sarah, and in turn, all of us. You will understand what it is like to be a part of the program as a participant, from reaching out to graduating with employment secured. Most important ..read more

In this two-part showcase of the Employment With Supports Program, James interviews Orianne Donig-Harder. Orianne has worked for CMHA since 2014. She worked as a Rehabilitation Worker in the Rehabilitation & Recovery Service and jumped at the opportunity to work in the Employment with Supports program when it started as a federal pilot project. She is passionate about psychologically healthy workplaces and helping people meet their goals. Employment with Supports at CMHA Manitoba & Winnipeg provides the tools and information for the achievement of satisfying and successful employment ..read more

Register for Ride Don't Hide Manitoba here! WE'RE NOT JUST A CROWD. WE'RE A MOVEMENT FOR MENTAL HEALTH. JOIN US! Ride. Walk. Run. Dance. Do what you love while you do some good. Move for yourself, for your mental health and for the people around you. Ride Don’t Hide is a chance to: Move More. Give Back. Cope Better. WHAT IS RIDE DON’T HIDE? Ride Don’t Hide is the largest mental health bike ride in Canada. Over ten years, thousands of people rode millions of kilometres and raised millions of dollars for community mental health. Ride Don’t Hide 2022 is your ride, your way. In June 2022, thousand ..read more

CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg Board Member, Olga Shmelova, joins our host James Welsman to give a brief historical perspective on the current Ukrainian situation and outline factors that help Ukrainians stay strong and fight for their freedom. After listening to this episode, you will have a greater understanding of intergenerational trauma and how it has contributed to Ukrainian culture and mentality, you will learn how bravery is a secret weapon for Ukrainians as a national response to trauma. This war has affected us all globally, and Olga provides tangible ways for you to support Ukraine. Olg ..read more

Bell Let’s Talk promotes mental health awareness, acceptance and action built on 4 key pillars: Fighting stigma, improving access to care, supporting world-class research and leading by example in workplace mental health. Bell Let's Talk 2022 is focused on supporting ourselves and each other. Learn how you can get involved at letstalk.bell.ca Join hosts James Welsman and Stephen Sutherland for interviews with Alex Tapscott, and Ten Koriyama about Bell Let's Talk 2022. You will learn their perspectives on Bell Let's Talk and how they commit to being effective active listeners. This year, w ..read more

James and Stephen talk to key stakeholders in the Care For All In Education initiative. visit www.careforallineducation.com, read below, and listen to the amazing people interviewed in this podcast, including the Wellness Support Specialists you would be connected with, who helped this project come together. This is a fantastic opportunity for all in education in Manitoba. Our educational workforce have been struggling for over two years with the challenge of continuing to provide vital front-line services during the pandemic while supporting the educational success of Manitoban students ..read more

Welcome to Part One of our three-part series, "Return to Post-Secondary." Your hosts James and Stephen talk to Holly Harris and Julia Houston, Post-Secondary Peer Support Specialists at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences in Whitby, Ontario, about their work pioneering the implementation of the Recovery College model of Peer Support into Post-Secondary Institutions across Canada. You will learn what resources are available in your Post-Secondary journey, how to navigate connectedness and what that looks like for the 2021-2022 academic year, and how to get started learning about re ..read more

Join your hosts Stephen Sutherland, James Welsman, and Kyle Goertzen as they celebrate Recovery Month this September. You will learn some insights into CMHA's great partnership with Bruce Oake Recovery Centre, feel inspired for the power of recovery, and hear stories of lived experience. About the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre: "The Bruce Oake Recovery Centre is dedicated to the memory of Bruce Oake, who passed away from an accidental drug overdose in 2011 at the age of 25. Scott and Anne Oake, Bruce’s parents, along with brother Darcy, are determined to have his life and death return something p ..read more

**Trigger Warning** This podcast discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing.  If you’re thinking about suicide, or you are worried someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, or if it’s an emergency, please go to your local ER. Manitoba residents call the Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support Hotline at:  1-877-435-7170 or call the Canada Suicide Prevention Service at 1-833-456-4566 who are available 24/7 for voice and 4 pm to 12 am ET for text. Websites you can go to include reasontolive.ca and Crisis Service Canad ..read more

Speak Up is a 5-day school-based mental health literacy and stigma reduction program designed for grade 7, 9, and 11 students. Mental health literacy intervention is an evidence-based approach to increasing mental health knowledge, breaking down stigma towards people living with mental health problems and illnesses, and encouraging help seeking behaviours. In this episode, Stephen speaks with Youth Mental Health Promotion Coordinator - Speak Up Program Lead, James Welsman, about his own journey of recovery, the Indigenous aspects of the program, and how Speak Up has helped to equip mental heal ..read more