This week, October 5 -9 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. It’s a week designed to help Canadians understand the reality of mental illness, and the impacts on our communities.
Now more than ever, we understand that there is no health without mental health. As we continue to navigate challenging times, we want to emphasize the importance of prioritizing mental health by adjusting behaviours, attitudes, lifestyles and social interactions. During the month of October, we will be sharing additional resources targeted at mental health promotion to raise awareness and end the stigma associated with mental illness.
Did you know that you have access to our Employee and Family Assistance Plan?
It’s free for all Circle of Care employees, including our PSWs and Homemakers! If you are feeling stressed, depressed or anxious, concerned about your finances, or dealing with a family emergency, call 1-800-387-4765. The service is anonymous, and no one at Circle of Care will find out that you have used this service unless you choose to tell them yourself.