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Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews Nick Quigley, Risk Manager at the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centers (SARC). This is Nick's second career, after starting in the Canadian Military. Nick explains how he joined the military before graduating from high school, the training and education he received, and his field of operational risk and training safety. He says he loved his work, but in 2019, he was medically retired with PTSD. Retirement got old fast, and when he got the opportunity to help a company recover from the problems of the COVID shutdown, he stepped up. From there, he joined SARC, where he works today. Nick speaks of the recycling mission of SARC, and how he has increased his education while there, receiving the RIMS-CRMP recently, and continues his studies. He recounts some of the activities of the Saskatchewan RIMS Chapter (SKRIMS), where he serves on the board. He shares how he manages his PTSD and why he advocates for removing the stigma around mental health. Listen for insight on living with PTSD while managing risk at a major non-profit organization.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:14] Public registration is open for RISKWORLD 2026, which will be held from May 3rd through 6th in Philadelphia. Visit RIMS.org/RISKWORLD to register. [:27] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest is Nicholas Quigley, RIMS-CRMP. He is the Risk Specialist for the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centers, or SARC. [:52] We will discuss recycling, energy efficiency, how his military career led him to risk management, and mental health awareness. But first… [1:01] RIMS Virtual Workshops. The next RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Course will be on May 13th and 14th. The very popular CBCP and RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Bootcamp will be held from May 18th through the 21st. The next RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Course will be held on June 9th and 10th. [1:21] Links to registration are in this episode's notes. [1:23] Webinars. On May 14th, Origami Risk will return with a new session, "Future-Proofing Your Risk Program: Keeping Pace with Scale, Complexity, and Visibility." [1:35] On May 28th, Zurich returns with "From Underwriting To Risk Management: What To Expect From The Growing Demand For Data Center Construction." Register for webinars at RIMS.org/Webinars or through the links in this episode's show notes. [1:50] Folks, RIMS is back on YouTube. Our handle is @RIMSOfficialChannel. We've got plenty of videos there, including RIMScast, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. Subscribe to the channel today! [2:10] On with the Show! Our guest today is Nick Quigley, the Risk Specialist for the Saskatchewan Association of Rehabilitation Centers (SARC). He is an educator, a veteran, and a member of the Saskatchewan RIMS Chapter (SKRIMS). Justin met Nick at a SKRIMS event.  [2:34] Nick will discuss the work he does for SARC, which handles recycling and energy efficiency, his involvement with SKRIMS, his certifications, including the RIMS-CRMP, and what it's like to be an educator. [2:48] For Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and in Canada, Mental Health Week from May 4th through 10th, Nick will tell us how PTSD impacts his life and his career as a risk professional, how he handles these challenges, and offer words of comfort. Let's get to it! [3:18] Interview! Nick Quigley, welcome back to RIMScast! [3:32] Nick is wearing a shirt that reads: Risk Manager: I solve problems you don't know you have. Nick has worn that shirt to board meetings, senior management meetings, presentations, and to his class when he was teaching. [4:22] Justin mentions a great presentation Nick led last year. After the presentation, Justin wanted Nick to be on RIMScast. Nick also has a RIMS CRMP Story. [4:57] Before Nick was out of high school, he saw an ad for the summer: Do you want to make  $6,000 this summer, and do you like being outdoors? Nick grew up in a small community on Prince Edward Island, and he loves the outdoors. [5:34] He filled out paperwork, not noticing the top of the form, Government of Canada, Department of National Defense. When he showed up at the recruiting center for testing, he saw what he had done. [6:06] Nick followed through, did his basic recruit training and his trades training, and became qualified as a signals operator. His job was radios, satellites, and IT. He enjoyed it. But he got an opportunity early on to focus on operational risk and training safety. [6:35] It was not a traditional 9-to-5. Every day there was something different. That's what kept it exciting. Nick retired in 2019. Then came COVID. People who knew Nick's background asked him to come work with them. He went back to work and found out he enjoyed it again. [7:16] Nick found a second life, working full-time again, in risk management. Nick's background was in operations and crisis and emergency management. He has a degree in emergency management. [8:17] Nick says retirement was fun, at first. All his friends had to go to work, while he did what he wanted. It was also lonely, because all his friends were at work. It got old, really fast. [9:19] Nick says when he retired, he did some little projects and woodworking, but that got old, too. Doing it all day felt like work, not a hobby or a passion. It got lonely and boring, and he needed a change. [9:51] Nick got recruited into risk management from somebody who knew his military background and offered him a chance to assist them during COVID. He got his ISO 31000 while he was there. Shortly after, he went to a large, non-profit charity where he is the risk manager. [10:38] The charity manages all the recycling across the Province of Saskatchewan. Nick got his RIMS-CRMP within a couple of months of starting this position. He has been a lifelong learner. Education can lead to a better outcome when it comes to real-world applicability. [11:14] Nick says education gives you a baseline understanding of what you need to know. Experience allows you to modify what you have learned to fit the situation. [11:44] People tell Nick he has more letters after his name than in his name. He believes education is important. Now he is working toward becoming a Chief Internal Auditor from the IIA. [12:21] Nick explains how SARC operates across Saskatchewan. They collect aluminum cans and other materials from customers and return the deposit fees to the customers. They sort and process the materials and ship them to downstream market partners for recycling. [13:49] SARC has several streams: aluminum, plastics, glass, flexible packaging, and styrofoam. [14:00] Yesterday, April 20th, was Earth Day. SARC takes that seriously. SARC's mission is to have a large recycling presence and to be the best at what they do. [14:52] Nick is fascinated by innovations coming out now in how we leverage technology. Nick read an article about Finland using their data centers underground to heat houses and businesses. [15:38] Nick is always looking for ways to make things more efficient or streamline processes to make them better. If we can do that by reusing materials instead of taking them out of the earth, why not? [16:02] Nick is the Risk Group at SARC. He is a department of one. He gets to dictate his priorities, with guidance from senior management and the strategic initiatives. He can look at things across the organization. Nick has the trust of senior management. [17:03] Nick makes sure senior management is apprised of situations that will negatively affect them, their mission, vision, values, or the strategic priorities. They rely on his expertise when things pop up. [17:32] Nick says when he started, one of the interesting things he got to do was to follow the recyclable material from start to finish. What does it go through at SARC, and where does it go downstream? He spent a lot of time building out those processes to make them efficient. [18:10] Nick worked with Operations and Processing to see how they are doing it and look at it from the perspective of reducing risk, unneeded redundancies, and bottlenecks. [18:45] SARC and SARCAN, the recycling system, have been around since 1989. They had processes. It's a large, fairly mature organization, with about 1,000 employees in 76 locations across the province, serving 1.1 million people. [19:15] Nick's role was to validate the processes. Are they efficient? Can we do better? What can we change? How does the customer experience get better? We want people to bring back their recyclables. If it's a barrier, they're not going to bring them back, and it's wasted material. [19:31] Saskatchewan has a collection rate that's higher than that of other provinces. Some provinces don't have a system. Others rely on a curbside collection system. [20:16] The provinces share knowledge. They have a collective, and the senior management confers with them and shares knowledge about what works and what doesn't. SARC is a non-profit charity, and some of the other systems have a for-profit system. [20:49] SARC owns and operates the collection depot and the recycling system. They don't have the intricacies and risks of working with external businesses in the process. They own the process. They don't have the risks that come with third-party management. [21:36] A Quick Break! RISKWORLD 2026 will be held from May 3rd through the 6th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. RISKWORLD attracts more than 10,000 risk professionals from across the globe. It's time to Connect, Cultivate, and Collaborate with them. [21:56] Public registration is open, and booth sales are still available. Links are in this episode's show notes, and be sure to check out RIMS.org for more information. [22:06] We will kick off Day 1 with a conversation with Adam Grant. He is an organizational psychologist, best-selling author, and a leading management thinker. [22:13] The excitement continues with the announcement of the closing keynote. NFL Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion, Emmy-winning broadcaster, and entrepreneur Michael Strahan will be on the main stage on May 6th. Justin is super stoked! [22:29] If you're still on the fence, this is the time to smash that Register button and hear from one of the all-time greats. [22:36] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held from October 4th through the 7th in Seattle, Washington. Registration is open, and you can also submit a session. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and the link in this episode's show notes for more information. [22:53] Save the dates, October 18th through the 21st. That is when the 50th Annual RIMS Canada Conference will be held in Quebec City. Booth sales are already open. The call for educational session proposals will open soon, and early-bird registration will open in June. [23:13] Visit RIMSCanadaConference.ca for more information. Also, remember to check out RIMS.org/Canada for our spinoff show, RIMScast Canada, hosted by National Conference Committee Chair, Aaron Lukoni. [23:29] Let's Return to Our Interview with Nicholas Quigley! [23:34] Nick was interviewed for a RIMS-CRMP Story. Nick loves having RIMS-CRMP after his name. Few people in Saskatchewan carry it. Some people don't know what it is. [24:10] Nick sits on the Saskatchewan RIMS Chapter board, and he also acts as an advocacy officer. He promotes understanding of the designation. Canada has a CRM designation, but the RIMS-CRMP designation is also available and just as important. [24:59] Justin says there are 13 RIMS-CRMP certification holders in Saskatchewan and 172 in Canada. He hopes to raise those numbers. [25:12] In Nick's RIMS-CRMP Story, he talked about his military experience and some of the mental health challenges he experienced with it. Regarding Mental Health Week, May 4th‒10th, and Mental Health Awareness Month, in May, Justin asks what Nick wants to share. [25:52] Nick has been a proponent and advocate of reducing stigma around mental health. He lives with PTSD. It's not going to go away, but he can function with it. There are good days and bad days. Everybody has a bad day. [26:35] When Nick has a bad day, he restricts his movement and interaction. He needs a day to reset. That's what it is now. When he was first diagnosed, it was a lot different. There were a lot more bad days than good days. It could extend for a week or two at a time. [27:01] Nick says, now, a bad day comes about once every three months. It's just something that he lives with. Nick knows the triggers, and he can sense when it's coming. When he knows that it's coming, he informs his boss, and he takes a sick day. [27:27] Nick says that in his role, he advocates for the disability sector. It's one of the values at SARC, as well. The culture is open to that; there is no stigma in his office. It's not the norm across the corporate culture of any industry, and Nick has found it to be a challenge. [28:00] When Nick retired in 2019, he was medically retired because of his diagnosis. If he hadn't been diagnosed, he'd probably still be in the Army. He loved his job and what he did there. He was not ready to retire, but he had to retire. [28:21] With retirement, there came a lot of acceptance and grief. When veterans retire, it's like losing a family. You spend more time with the people you work with all day than with your family. You get posted overseas for extended periods. [28:42] Those are the work buddies you know and live with. Then all of a sudden, you have to retire. It's a hard adjustment, especially when it comes to mental health. [29:00] Nick says the best thing you can do when you have PTSD is to hang out with people and create normalcy. When you get retired, that gets taken away from you. It takes a lot of time to come to terms with that. Some veterans need a lot of assistance with that transition. It's hard. [29:55] Nick says PTSD can hit military, police, fire, and paramedics. It doesn't discriminate. It can happen in a corporate environment. It's traumatic, whether it's vicarious trauma or trauma that you experienced. [30:13] If you have repeated exposure, without processing and dealing with that trauma, if you continually suppress it, eventually it becomes PTSD. [30:56] Another Quick Break! The Spencer Educational Foundation's Risk Manager on Campus application period is now open, and it will close on June 30th. Grant awardees, colleges, and universities are typically notified in September. [31:17] The Course Development Grant application deadline for Interval Number 2 will be on June 15th, 2026. Award notifications will be sent out in late July. [31:32] General Grant applications will open on May 1st, 2026, and the application deadline is July 30th. Internship Grant applications open on August 15th and close on October 15th. [31:44] Links to each of these grants are in this episode's show notes. Visit SpencerEd.org for more information. [31:53] Let's Conclude Our Interview with Nick Quigley! [32:17] It took Nick a long time to come to terms with being open about PTSD. There's a lot of stigma still around it. [32:40] When Nick was ready to go back to the workforce after retirement, it was a challenge to find work, simply because risk managers may have to deal with a crisis. They have a lot of stress put on them. [32:59] People see PTSD in movies, and they think it means you're low-functioning, that you can't handle any stress, and that it's exacerbated to the point where it's unmanageable. Those are not the people who just live with it day-to-day. [33:25] There may be an unconscious bias that people with PTSD may not be suited to this role. It's not true. Military veterans are probably the people you want in high-stress jobs. A military member's worst day at work is worse than anything the corporate world can throw at them. [33:56] Military service comes with a lot of risk and a lot of high-pressure scenarios. Nick says there's nothing in the corporate environment that shakes him. You can tell, in a room in crisis, who the military veterans are. They're the ones sitting, talking to each other, not freaking out. [34:50] Nick advocates for mental health all the time. Nick has a service dog that goes with him everywhere. Often, people stop him with questions. He tells them that, as a veteran with PTSD, his dog helps him function. [35:37] Nick is open and honest about PTSD. He says if we can be open and honest about it, it lowers the stigma around it and normalizes it. People don't expect such openness, but Nick doesn't care to hide it. [36:48] Justin shares a link for CMHA.ca and their Mental Health Week page and resources. [37:06] Justin notes that SKRIMS is one of the top chapters of RIMS. SKRIMS Annual Golf Day will be on Wednesday, August 19th, at the beautiful Harbor Golf Club in Elbow, Saskatchewan. Check out the Saskatchewan.RIMS.org page for more information. [37:35] Nick says being at SKRIMS is awesome. He has sat on many boards, and it is difficult to find a group of volunteers so passionate and so willing to do anything and everything to give back to the membership. The SKRIMS board asks how to give back more. [38:08] Nick says last Fall, SKRIMS did a volunteer day at Habitat for Humanity. On April 24th, they're volunteering at a food bank. They'll have contingents at both Saskatoon and Regina at the same time. [38:50] SARC is supportive of Nick's involvement with SKRIMS. They help where they can. Where they can't, the SKRIMS board works around it. That's a benefit of having such an active board. If Nick doesn't have capacity with his workload, another person on the board steps up to assist. [39:28] Justin mentions some of the board, including President Katherine Dawal, Chelsea Wilson, and Chelsea Andrusiak, and other SKRIMS members; a great group of folks who are making a difference. [40:13] Nick says SKRIMS has pushed educational institutions to offer risk management courses. There's one in development with a Master's Certificate. A board member, Jim MacKenzie, taught the first Uncertainty Management course at the University of Regina. [40:33] Nick is just finishing the Risk Management course at the University of Saskatchewan. Nick is a sessional lecturer. This is the first University class he has taught. He loved the class and his students, with their engagement and curiosity. [41:02] With Nick's students being business and finance majors, all risk applies to them because risk is not siloed; it's overreaching. Now they have foundational risk management knowledge as a base, so they are better equipped when they enter the business sector. [41:56] Nick says he asked his class to estimate when the first episode of Gilligan's Island was aired on TV. They all said it was in the '80s or '90s, not 1964. He definitely dated himself with them. A lot of the references fell short because they weren't born until 2001. [43:02] Nick's last words on the risk profession, "It is an interesting field. It's never the same. The thing I love most about it is that I can work anywhere. I can work for any company. I am not stuck in one vertical market. If a company needs to manage risk, you can provide value. [43:21] "That's one of the most interesting things; I can learn about vertical markets and sectors, but I can still apply my risk knowledge to assist them. I don't need to be a subject matter expert in their field. I just need to assist them and prompt them to look at it the right way. [43:40] "That's more valuable than anything. In some careers, you go down the path. If you're a plumber, you're a plumber. You can't be an electrician tomorrow, right?" [44:13] Nick, it's been a real pleasure to see you again, and I hope to see you at the RIMS Canada Conference, October 18th through the 21st, in Quebec. [44:26] Special thanks again to Nick Quigley for joining us here on RIMScast. We appreciate his candidness, and we have links to more resources about mental health and risk management.  [44:36] I have a link to his RIMS-CRMP Story in this episode's show notes, along with a link to his chapter's site, the Saskatchewan Chapter of RIMS. They're fantastic; some of my favorite people! [44:51] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [45:19] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [45:37] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. 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Dean Astolfi of CMHA Thames Valley talks about the Ontario government decision to end to end funding for London's safe consumption site.

Jeffrey welcomed Sara Lurie, Chief Executive Officer, Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, Ingham Counties Can you explain the kinds of services the new Crisis Care Center will offer? How does the new Crisis Care Center reflect CMHA-CEI's long-term vision for behavioral health care in our region? What's something you wish more people understood about seeking support for mental health, especially before it becomes a crisis? We know the holidays can be both joyful and difficult. How is CMHA-CEI meeting people where they are emotionally during this season, and why is that important now? How does CMHA-CEI work to make mental health care feel more accessible and less intimidating, including for families and young people? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ HOPE BEYOND WINTER BLUES: Behavioral health center is a guiding light for 2026 A guiding light for Lansing: Crisis Care Center progress offers reassurance during winter months Construction advances on a cornerstone mental health resource and investment for the region LANSING, Mich. — As winter settles across the region, the season brings both reflection and renewed focus on community well-being. Construction continues on the Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties' (CMHA-CEI) Crisis Care Center—a project grounded in compassion and designed to expand access to fundamental mental health support, bringing warmth and hope as 2025 draws to a close and the community's shared vision for a brighter 2026 approaches. The center's progress shines vividly, reflecting the community's ongoing investment in healing, connection and care for all. As the season of togetherness returns, it can also bring quiet reminders of loneliness or unspoken struggles. For some, the contrast between festive expectations and personal reality can intensify emotional and mental health challenges. When school is on break and routines are disrupted, families often lose access to the daily support systems they rely on, making timely, accessible behavioral health care even more essential. In those moments, CMHA-CEI's existing crisis services for all ages offer immediate, around-the-clock support and will continue to be accessible during a difficult season for resources. The Crisis Care Center stands as a guiding light for the year ahead, expanding support, access and stability for the community in 2026. “This season reminds us how essential it is to have accessible, safe and welcoming spaces for healing,” said Sara Lurie, CEO of CMHA-CEI. “Our community is coming together to offer renewed hope by responding with compassion, innovation and action.” Nearly one in three Americans experience increased holiday stress, and a quarter report worsened mental health during the season, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Top stressors include financial pressures, grief and difficult family dynamics. As the days shorten, “winter blues,” or seasonal depression, can set in, with reduced sunlight disrupting sleep and mood, deepening winter's emotional toll. Even when it doesn't feel like an emergency, individuals experiencing these or other mental health challenges can access support now. CMHA-CEI's Access Center provides same-day assessments and connects individuals to services tailored to their needs. Care is available to everyone in the community, with or without insurance. ### About Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI): The Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI) provides a comprehensive range of person-centered, high-quality behavioral health, substance use, and developmental disability services to residents in the region.

Welcome to season 3, episode 21 of The Fuel Run Recover podcast, where I'm so excited to share with you this conversation with recent Fuel Train Recover program 'graduate' Diane Wing, who shares her inspiring story of overcoming immense personal challenges to unlocking a BQ performance at this year's Fargo marathon. But, as if that isn't enough of an accomplishment for one season, Diane is currently planning a run across Manitoba this summer to raise money for mental health and suicide prevention. Here's a little more about Diane!Diane Wing is a 1st grade teacher, mother of 2 and a grandmother of 2 (her 4 greatest accomplishments) from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. She started her running journey after her husband passed away in 2012 for her mental wellness. In 2014, she ran her first 1/2 marathon at the MB Marathon as part of a relay team with her cousins (as a tribute to her late husband, Kelly). She really enjoyed this experience and was hooked. A couple years ago, she decided to start a running group in Portage la Prairie and met some amazing like minded people. Some of them have even done some travel fun races together (Vegas and Phoenix Rock and Roll 1/2 Marathons). Last year she decided to run a 1/2 marathon in each province. This year she decided to try to qualify for Boston at the Fargo Marathon and to do a run across Manitoba for her 50th birthday (50km a day for 10 days). To accomplish these last two goals, she needed some help getting her guts under control. This is where Steph came in (she was perfect because could help Diane achieve her running and dietary needs goals). Recently, Diane got her BQ time and now she is focused on her run across MB. She is hoping to see some friendly faces along the way and raise some money for CMHA (mental health and suicide prevention).You can learn more about Diane's journey and support her by visiting her Facebook or Instagram pages, and donate to The Canadian Mental Health Association here!

About the Episode In this episode of United Way'sDo Local Good podcast, hosts Baichi Chaki and Yawa Idi are joined by Emma Potter from Canadian Mental Health Association and Ashley Baxter from WIN House for a vital conversation on gender-based violence and the strength it takes to survive and rebuild. Together, they explore the layered realities survivors face and the essential role of trauma-informed support. From emergency shelter to long-term outreach, this episode highlights the importance of meeting people where they are, with compassion, consistency, and connection. Listeners will also learn about how 211 Alberta helps survivors navigate resources like shelter, food, and mental health support, making sure no one has to face violence alone. Featured Programs and Resources  211 Alberta 211 Alberta is an essential service that helps Albertans find the right resource or service for whatever issue they need help with, at the right time. Access local resources by calling 211, texting INFO to 211, or chatting online. Learn More --> https://ab.211.ca/ Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton offers a variety of programs and services that assist individuals with reaching their short and long-term mental health goals. Learn More --> https://edmonton.cmha.ca/ WIN House WIN House offers women, non-binary individuals, and children a safe place to flee domestic violence where they can access safety, support, relief, and resources.  Learn More --> https://www.winhouse.org/ Join the Movement  Get Involved with GenNEXT  United Way's GenNEXT is a volunteer-led initiative designed to inspire the next generation of leaders to drive meaningful change in our community. Learn More --> https://www.myunitedway.ca/take-action/join-a-group/gennext/ Special Acknowledgments We extend our deepest thanks to Emma Potter from Canadian Mental Health Association and Ashley Baxter from WIN House for sharing their insight and expertise on what it truly means to support survivors of gender-based violence with compassion and care. Our gratitude also goes to hosts Baichi Chaki and Yawa Idi for leading this vital conversation, and to the teams at WIN House, CMHA, and 211 Alberta for the life-changing work they do every day. And to every listener — thank you for tuning in, for showing up for survivors, and for continuing to champion what it means to do local good in our communities. Land Acknowledgment This episode was recorded in Edmonton, Alberta, on Treaty Six Territory and the Métis Nation of Alberta North Saskatchewan River Territory. We acknowledge that this land has long served as a meeting place, gathering ground, and travel route for the diverse Indigenous Peoples who have called it home for generations. These include the nêhiyawak (Cree), Blackfoot, Dene, Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), Nakota Sioux, Inuit, and Métis. We are deeply grateful for the resources, knowledge, and culture shared by Indigenous communities, as we walk together on the path toward reconciliation. We honour and respect their contributions, which help guide our work to ensure no one in our community is left behind. 

Post pandemic measures and ongoing political disruption are adding to a sense of unrest and stress for many among us. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association about taking care of ourselves and others and how to process what is happening in our lives.

Over the past two decades, the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) has been steadily replacing and rebuilding virtually its entire stock of low income and affordable housing across Greater Cleveland. As CMHA's CEO since 2012, Jeffery Patterson has led an ongoing process of neighbor and resident engagement, ensuring that every resident has a voice in the future of the community and the facilities that are being built.rnrnBy special request of the donors who created our annual Leadership for the Greater Good Forum, Jeffery Patterson will be joined by City Club CEO Dan Moulthrop for a collegial conversation about leadership and the importance of prioritizing community voice. Moulthrop has led the City Club since 2013, and his tenure has been recognized not only for the successful move to Playhouse Square but perhaps, more importantly, by the increasing relevance and accessibility of City Club forums.

Host: Dawn Hemingway1-1:30pm: Dr. Elaine Laberge, Executive Director, Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern BC, speaks about current initiatives of CMHA in the north including groundbreaking research on mental illness, homelessness, and the unique challenges faced by seniors with mental health concerns in Prince George. Contact: elainelaberge@cmhanorthernbc.ca1:30-2pm: Janet Ocloo, a PhD candidate in Community Health Sciences at UNBC, shares information about her research highlighting the challenges of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy in Ghana – research which has earned her national recognition receiving the prestigious International Doctoral Research Award from Universities Canada - the first student at UNBC to do so. Contact: ocloo@unbc.ca.

Our guests on the show include:Josh Landau, Director of Government Relations, Ontario, with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs  who speaks with us about the rise in hate crimes in the GTA. Ken Campbell, award winning hockey writer who cuts through the noise surrounding the Maple Leafs heartbreaking, gut-wrenching, and hope dashing  loss in game seven Plus Mark Kahan from the Canadian Cancer Society with details on the incredible ‘Wheels of Hope' program, how its helping cancer patients …and how you can get involved  The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region and South Simcoe has declared a bold new objective – find a Cure for mental illness. We talk with CEO Rebecca Shields about this extraordinary goal.  Markham's proposed transportation master plan aims to cut commute times and reduce frustration too. Transportation lead Samson Wat joins with an update on how ‘the plan' is progressing.  And hometown ‘McPride' for McDonald's franchise -o wners in Markham who were all smiles on Mchappy Day. We'll tell you why!

Mental health is a crucial aspectof cognitive and emotional stability, enabling individuals to navigate theworld with clarity and awareness. National Mental Health AwarenessMonth, observed in May, seeks to increase understanding of mental healthissues, reduce stigma, and promote awareness of mental health conditions. Thismonth presents an opportunity to educate the general populace regarding mentalhealth, dismantle obstacles to seeking assistance, and advocate for enhancedsupport and resources. Mental illness is prevalent; lastyear witnessed a higher incidence of mental disorders compared to illnessessuch as stroke, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy combined. Recent statistics from the DistrictHealth Council (1996) indicate that approximately 62,000 individuals in Windsorand Essex County are contending with mental health challenges. The CanadianMental Health Association (CMHA) provides a comprehensive array of services tosupport nearly all residents in our area. They offer specialized services forthose affected by severe mental illnesses, support for individuals facinglife's difficulties, and educational programs targeting the public.  Kim Wills, Director ofCommunications & Mental Health Promotion for the CMHA of Windsor-Essex,engaged in a thorough discussion with me this week about the state of mentalhealth across Canada, including local concerns in Windsor and Essex. She shared insights on enhancingand expanding the quality of resources available to individuals in need,ensuring broader access to essential support. For more information: https://windsoressex.cmha.ca Follow: @cmhawecb

Host - Sharon Hurd;Seg 1 & 2 - Elaine Leberge, CMHA of Northern BC,Seg 3 to 5 - Mary Teegee, Carrier Sekani

In this episode of "Manufacturing the Workforce of Tomorrow," Toni Neary speaks with Jane Christyson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio, about the organization's bold steps to elevate STEM education. Since 2016, STEM has become a core pillar of the Girl Scouts, resulting in over 160 STEM-focused badges and initiatives designed to empower girls for STEM careers.  At the heart of this mission is the new 8,000-square-foot STEM center at Camp Ledgewood in Peninsula, Ohio, where girls will learn biomimicry by exploring nature's engineering wonders. Partnerships with companies like Swagelok bring real-world STEM experience to girls, while collaborations with organizations like CMHA and MAGNET ensure underserved communities can participate, too.  Tune in to hear how Girl Scouts are shaping a diverse and skilled future workforce by bridging STEM opportunities, advocacy, and hands-on learning for girls across Ohio. 

The Canadian Mental Health Association used words such as "troubling" and "alarming" to describe the mental health situation across the country in a new report. “The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024” says more Canadians are reporting feeling worse mentally than they were pre-pandemic, and that the Canadian government is investing less in mental healthcare than other countries. Chandra Kavanagh is the CEO of the Newfoundland and Labrador chapter of the CMHA, and joined us on the line this morning to discuss the new report.

"Leading transformational change in mental health care—are you ready to be part of it?" In this episode, Christoph sits down with Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA), to discuss the critical new role of Senior Director of Development and Communications. Jonny shares the vision behind CMHA's work, the personal passion that drives him, and why this inaugural position is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of mental health in British Columbia. Learn what it takes to succeed in this leadership role and be part of a team making a profound impact.

Please see below several mental health resources to help you through times of suicidal ideation.Stories have always been a part of my life. Whether it was the relief from my anxiety that would come from a bedtime story or starting a podcast to tell my own, stories have always been there for me. Storytelling has played a crucial role in how I've been able to navigate difficult times of suicidal ideation and so today's episode is an exploration into the true power of storytelling and its effects on suicidal ideation. In today's episode, I'm humbled to be joined by Sportsnet host Ailish Forfar, renowned podcast producer and storyteller Mia Lobel and psychology graduate Piper Daken.If you are experiencing a suicidal crisis moment and need immediate help you can dial 9-8-8 anywhere in Canada to receive 24/7 crisis support. Kids Help Phone: If you are struggling with suicidal ideation or any mental distress and are under the age of 30 please get in touch with Kids Help Phone using any of the following means: Text: 686868 Call: 1-800-668-6868 Online Chat (open from 7 pm - 11:15 pm ET): LinkFind a Helpline that suites your mental health needs using this directory: Find a HelplineLearn more about holistic mental health care by reading the First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum FrameworkExplore the Suicide Prevention Toolkits created by the Mental Health Commission of CanadaThe Canadian Mental Health Associate (CMHA) is one of Canada's oldest and most trusted mental health organizations. By finding your local CMHA chapter using this hyperlink, you can discover what suicide prevention and mental health resources are available to you in your community. If you are looking to be trained in Suicide Prevention First Aid I recommend checking out ASIST or any of the programs through Livingworks.If you are a student, please do not hesitate to explore the mental health resources available to you through your university's healthcare programs. Booking my first session with a counsellor at my university was a life-changing decision.Thank you all for an incredible season! To stay in touch until next season feel free to email me at lifesawreckpodcast@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @moorzyyy or the podcast @lifesawreckpodcastFollow Ailish on Twitter and Instagram @ailishforfarJoin Mia's Newsletter for some incredible reads about the world of storytelling and follow her on LinkedIN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority failed to report at least 10 cases, according to an audit by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

In this episode, we will delve into practical and effective methods to manage and reduce stress. Our guest Aaron Solly is  a mental wellness coach, best selling amazon author, of "Engage, Connect, Grow". He is also a mental health advocate. Whether you're dealing with workplace pressures, personal challenges, or the general anxieties of everyday life, our expert guests will provide valuable insights and actionable tips to help you navigate these stressful waters more smoothly. Join us as we uncover strategies that can transform your stress into a source of strength and resilience. Aaron Solly is a Mental Wellness Coach, Best Selling Amazon author, of "Engage, Connect, Grow" He is also a Mental Health Advocate, father of two amazing boys and husband.  At 37 years old, he found himself overwhelmed and in a deep depression in the basement of the townhouse he owned at the time. He was working in the financial services industry feeling stressed out and not happy with his career. His first marriage was failing.  His first son was 2 years old.  His world felt like it was falling apart all around him.  On that day, he decided to shift his perspective from “Why is this happening to me?” to “What is this for?”

In E275, Andrew Hines hosts Ian Armour to discuss Cleveland real estate investing. Ian, originally from the East Coast of Canada, and his partners Manny Shiferaw and Thomas Lorini, are investing in Cleveland for its attractive cash flow properties despite its not-so-glamorous reputation. They've undertaken significant projects, purchasing multiple apartment units, and are in the process of acquiring a 97-unit building. Ian explains their strategy for selecting markets based on the gross rent multiplier and other vital metrics like population stability. They have found success by participating in the CMHA program, which offers higher rents through Section 8. Their operational strategy involves partnering with experienced property managers who are also investors, providing them with insights and practical assistance on the ground. The episode delves into how Ian and his partners set up their investment structures, including LP-GP setups for tax efficiency and managing risks through diverse funding and operational roles. They focus on ensuring their investments are sound by avoiding government-overregulated areas and choosing properties with growth potential. The trio's approach exemplifies a strategic and methodical way to capitalize on less popular markets that offer significant returns. Check out the episodes with Ian Armour's partners Manny Shiferaw and Thomas Lorini. Sponsors: Build Your Portfolio Of Hassle-Free U.S. Real Estate (SHARE Partnership): http://bit.ly/sharesfr Connect with Ian Armour: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ian_armour/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ian-armour-780b52190 Refined Real Estate Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/refinedrealestatens/ Andrew Hines Audio · E275 Is Cleveland the Next Big Real Estate Goldmine? with Ian Armour LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-andrew-hines-real-estate-investing-podcast/id1453461753 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ND7vIkJhmIEEk73aCwKhE FOLLOW ON SOCIALS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theandrewhines Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theandrewhines Twitter: https://twitter.com/theandrewhines LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/theandrewhines TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealandrewhines

SupportIf you're struggling with your mental health, you're not alone.If you are in immediate danger of harming yourself or others, call 9-1-1, or head to your nearest emergency room. You can also call or text 9-8-8 to reach the Suicide Crisis Helpline. Support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Young people can chat anytime with Kids Help Phone by calling 1-800-668-6868. Services are available in English and French.Wellness Together Canada provides one-on-one counselling, self-guided courses and programs, and peer support and coaching. Youth can contact this service by calling 1-888-668-6810 or texting WELLNESS to 686868. Adults can contact this service by calling 1-866-585-0445 or texting WELLNESS to 741741. You can also find credible articles and information on their website. The Canadian Mental Health Association can help you find resources, programs, or support for yourself or others. Find a CMHA branch in your area here. The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health provides Mental Health 101 tutorials and online courses on their website. 

In this special Mother's Day episode, we explore the importance of prioritizing healing from trauma as a mother and its profound impact on our children. From redefining narratives to practical strategies for self-awareness and support, this episode discusses the messy yet transformative journey of a mother's healing for the well-being of her next generation. References in this episodeInsight TimerHappifyCanadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)Join the Messy Can't Stop Her Sisterhood at https://www.facebook.com/groups/3204395256540448/If you would love to share your story on the #MessyCantStopHer podcast, click here to let me know. Thank you so much for listening. Music Credit: https://indiefy.me/wanted-carter

Earlier this year, Statistics Canada reported that there has been a five per cent increase in positive responses in the proportions of adults who reported excellent or very good mental health, a strong sense of belonging to their local community, and a high level of life satisfaction between 2021 and 2023. And yet, considering that still less than three out of five adults report excellent or very good mental health, we still have a long way to go. If you're listening to this on Wednesday, then we're halfway through Mental Health Week, which is an annual commemoration by the CMHA to promote better overall mental mental health in communities across Canada, and boy does that need some promotion. The theme of this year's Mental Health Week, and yes there is a theme, is “Be Kind.” Meaning that we're focusing on "the healing power of compassion" and appreciating that "kindness is equally intrinsic to our humanity." It's hard to think of a better time to send out a message about kindness and compassion. Have you been on the internet lately? To say that there's a lot of anger and hate and vitriol seems like an understatement. Then we're seeing online hate and disgruntlement affect us here in the real world as more politicians are seeing anger and division as powerful campaign tools, and foreign governments see dividing a people against each other as a way of achieving their own transnational goals.  It really feels like we need to call a time out and ask each other sincerely, "Are you okay?" which is what Helen Fishburn is here to do this week on the podcast. She's the CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington and she's going to discuss the overall mental health condition of the Guelph community right now, what it means to have “mental health literacy”, what the various levels of government could be doing to lend a hand, and how you can work to improve your own mental health. So let's talk about getting better, mentally speaking, on this week's Guelph Politicast! You can see all the programs and events that the CMHA has planned for Mental Health Week at their website. If you do find yourself in immediate crisis you can call the Here 24/7 helpline 1-844-HERE247 or 1-844-437-3247 for one-stop access to 11 different local agencies that work in mental health and addictions, and you can also call the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8. If you feel like you need help, do reach out and ask for it.  The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at Apple, TuneIn and Spotify. Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.

May 6th – 12th is CMHA's Mental Health Week and this year's theme is “A Call to be Kind”. This week, Caitlin Plant and Katelyn Doyle discuss the theme and how a little kindness and compassion can go a long way. To learn more about this year's theme, visit: https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week/. To learn more about CMHA's partnership with the kid's television show Nanalan, visit: https://cmha.ca/story/nanalan-partners-with-cmha-for-mental-health-week-to-highlight-the-power-of-compassion/. To connect with support related to this episode, or for anything else going on in your life, please visit www.dcontario.org/locations to find your nearest Member centre. Many of our Member centres operate 24/7. Thank you for listening and we hope you'll join us again next week. If you would like to provide feedback on this episode, past episodes, or request future content, you can do so using the following link: https://forms.gle/o8yUPMss6wo8dP1X8.

The Canadian Mental Health Association started April by ushering in a new executive director. Trevor Gates, the new executive director of the CMHA, joins Evan to share his passion for the organization and his plans in the new role.

In this episode of Guide to Awesomeness, we had the pleasure of speaking with Catherine Matzig, the senior director/philanthropy of the Canadian Mental Health Association for York and South Simcoe. Catherine shares insights into the history and mission of CMHA, highlighting their commitment to making mental health services accessible for everyone. She also provides details about the Mobile Youth Walk-In Clinic (MOBYSS) program, Ontario's first and only mobile walk-in health clinic for youth. Find out how they are making mental health services accessible for everyone and building resilience in our community. Be sure to Follow CMHA on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CMHAYork/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cmhayork/Website: https://cmha-yr.on.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-mental-health-association-york-regionTwitter: https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FCMHAYork

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On this week's Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast mega-show, Elan and Brian gather and analyze the latest fantasy hockey news, notes and data from the past season to work on projecting the 2023-24 NHL and fantasy hockey season. On this episode, they ask and answer:Can Pavel Zacha, or anyone else, step up on a turned over Bruins squad?How does Tony DeAngelo's return to Carolina impact Brent Burns's fantasy outlook?Will Sean Couturier, Cam Atkinson and the Philadelphia Flyers reward managers for drafting them?Will Alex Killorn's fantasy production reflect his new contract term and salary with Anaheim?Will last year's Green Boys (i.e., players whose second halves were way better than their first) stay Green for the next year?--This episode is dedicated to Alex Clermont. To join us in making a donation in his memory to the Canadian Mental Health Association (York Region), visit https://cmha-yr.on.ca/donate-today/.If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health distress or crisis, support is available via web, phone and text at CMHA.ca (Canada), Wellness Together (Canada), and Mental Health America (USA). --DEAL ALERT: It's time for our Patron Offseason Special! For just $1/month, you can now get the full suite of Keeping Karlsson perks from now until next season, including first-access registration for the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League, monthly bonus AMA episodes, and a ticket into our incredible, inclusive, informative, inexpensive, entertaining, non-toxic patrons-only Discord server.Want to stay up to date on all the latest NHL line combos, goalie starts and fantasy news, all sorted by team? Visit the absolutely essential GameDayTweets.com.Players discussed on this episode include Patrice Bergeron, Pavel Zacha, James van Riemsdyk, Morgan Geekie, Brent Burns, Tony DeAngelo, Sean Couturier, Cam Atkinson, Rasmus Ristolainen, Cam York, Alex Killorn, Ryan Strome, Conor Sheary, Kailer Yamamoto, Philipp Grubauer, Joey Daccord, Chris Driedger, Alex Newhook, Sean Farrell, Patrik Laine, Barrett Hayton, Evan Bouchard, Rasmus Sandin, Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Martin Necas, Rasmus Ristolainen, Adrian Kempe, Anze Kopitar and more.We always invite and appreciate your feedback. Let us know what you think @keepingkarlsson, and if you love the show, please rate and write us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast platform of choice. * *Join our inclusive, passionate and brilliant Keeping Karlsson community by becoming a patron of Keeping Karlsson. For the cost of a buck each month, patrons power new episodes and get all kinds of perks in return, like managing teams in the Keeping Karlsson Ultimate Patron Fantasy League (aka the KKUPFL), access to our patrons-only Discord Server, bonus monthly Patroncasts, and weekly show scripts. Keeping Karlsson is proudly presented by DobberHockey.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5844218/advertisement

How do two organizations with common members serve the industry better? When does it make sense to merge organizations? How do you ease the transition to a new, unified organization? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Bob Thomas, President & CEO at Concrete Masonry and Hardscapes Association (CMHA). Bob introduces CMHA, talks about his journey to becoming CEO, and then shares what CMHA is doing to thrive. Bob discusses:How Bob was introduced to the association through a research grant that he received while in graduate school.The merger between NCMA and ICPI: why the two organizations decided to merge, when the discussions started, and how the new CMHA has evolved in the last year.How you merge two organizations that have different legacies, cultures, and offerings to members.The new concrete masonry checkoff program, which Bob and NCMA worked on for nearly a decade.The new checkoff program will provide promotion, research and training to benefit the concrete masonry industry and encourage use and innovations.Hardscape North America, the tradeshow for hardscape contractors, dealers, and landscape professionals!The industry's focus on sustainability.References:CMHA websiteConcrete masonry checkoff programConcrete masonry building solutionsHardscapes solutionsHardscape North America tradeshow

We went live from the Canadian Mental Health Association Provincial Conference to have an honest talk about what a regulated supply of illicit drugs could look like, why coercion won't work with what is currently in place within our justice system, and alot more.  Support the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERESee a trailer for this Sunday Night's upcoming live stream HERE While you're there please consider liking, subscribing, and turning on notifications so you don't miss a thing! Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalks

2023 Out of Reach Report with Leah Bradley, ED of Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance Read the report: https://www.nlihc.org/news/nlihc-releases-out-reach-2023-high-cost-housing Check out CMHA: https://www.cmhaonline.org/

This week we are joined by Ian to talk about the mental health journeys in Star Wars. We take a look at the original and prequel trilogies and have a fun conversation about the characters mental and emotional journeys! Mental Health Resources:   United States: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) [24/7 hotline] Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) [24/7 hotline] Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) [Monday-Friday, 10 AM-8 PM ET] Website: https://www.nami.org/help Crisis Text Line: Text "HELLO" to 741741 [24/7 support via text message] Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/   Canada:  Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 [24/7 hotline] Website: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/ Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): Visit their website to find your local CMHA branch for resources and support in your area. Website: https://cmha.ca/ Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): Provides information and resources related to mental health and addiction. Website: https://www.camh.ca/   Remember, reaching out to professionals and using trusted resources is essential for comprehensive mental health support. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oldrepublicpodcast Connect with us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro_droid_ Twitter: https://twitter.com/OldRepublicPod Twitch: https://twitch.tv/astro_droid_ Intro Music comes from Dennis S. Mowers https://dsmowersmusic.com/ This episode is brought to you by Nikki Dog from Patreon!

Join us for episode #109 where we welcomed Alison UnstedAlison has over 25 years' experience gained in both operational and specialist global HR leadership roles across professional services, retail and STEM industries working for employers such as law firm Hogan Lovells, the John Lewis Partnership and BAE Systems plc. She is a subject matter expert in the field of diversity, inclusion, and workplace wellbeing.Alison is UK CEO & Global Strategy Director for the City Mental Health Alliance, a global network of large organisations, predominately in the financial and professional services sector, collaborating together to create mentally healthy workplaces.In her role, Alison works closely with the Board to set and deliver the CMHA strategy to ensure CMHA is well positioned to deliver to its future vision. Alison leads the Thriving at Work programme, working closely with member organisations, providing workplace assessments and consultancy support in helping them to identify priority areas in terms of mental wellbeing in the workplace, providing practical guidance, and working collaboratively across member organisations to deliver projects that support these priorities.Tune in to catch up on all of the above!

Host: Doug Draper (Kansas 1992)Guest: Andrew McCann (Western Ontario 2023)In Season 4, episode 2, we meet Andrew McCann (2023), who discusses Lambda Omega at Western Ontario's Camp Out for Mental Health. This annual philanthropy event is held in memory of Austen Berlet, who passed ad astra in 2009, and supports the Canadian Mental Health Association. Once you are finish watching this episode, please take our 5-minute podcast survey at www.phigam.org/PodcastSurvey.

Long wait-times​, ​social stigma​, ​and expensive fees not covered by public health insurance. ​Jeanne Armstrong spoke to Margaret Eaton, National ​CEO of the ​CMHA, about the pressures on Canada's mental health care system​.​

This has been a long awaited episode to record. Jimmy Joe is a natural born storyteller that has been there, done that and sometimes tried it again. Jimmy Joe is widely known for this time with Remington and on the show road. His experience with people and marketing cattle is second to none and the stories he shares are not only entertaining but there is a pile of great advice to be absorbed. Being born into the cattle business doesn't feel like it does justice in describing Jimmy's upbringing, I refer to him as a son of the Angus breed in the episode and I think that is just very fitting. It sure doesn't sound like Jim ever backed down from a “you can't do that” comment in his life. We rehash a bit of the legendary Agribition Swamp, talk about life on the road and the goodtimes that precede the hard times. Jimmy is very open about his mental health issues he faced while working and the issues that were created as he tried to just keep pushing through. We are so fortunate today that the stigma of mental health is not as it once was and health professionals across the country are more informed than ever. If you feel that pressure or can relate to Jimmy's story below are some wonderful services available free of charge and mostly anonymous if you choose to do so. Thanks again Jimmy Joe for the laughs and advice. You're welcome Lee Wilson for leaving a few stories on the cutting room floor.. Just kidding. Mental Health Resources 211 (call / text / website) (Funded by United Way, Gov of Can) https://bc211.ca https://ab.211.ca https://sk.211.ca https://mb.211.ca The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Call: 1-833-456-4566 (Available 24/7/365) Text: 45645 https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca Canadian Mental Health Association www.Cmha.ca Agricultural Health Safety Network https://cchsa-ccssma.usask.ca/aghealth SK Farm Health program https://saskpolytech.ca/about/applied-research-and-innovation/farmh/ Online Therapy Unit, University of Regina www.onlinetherapyuser.ca Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program https://manitobafarmerwellness.ca/ Farm stress lines: Manitoba: Call toll free: 1-866-367-3276 Websites: https://supportline.ca/ https://www.tmsd.mb.ca Saskatchewan: Call toll free: 1-800-667-4442 Website: www.farmstressline.ca Thanks for listening to the Lifestock Podcast. Thank you Klassen Industries as a full season sponsor and to INC Cattle with their The Big Chill Frozen Genetics Sale, Dec 17 Saskatoon SK for your episode sponsorship. Kurtis Reid Contact us: Lifestockpodcast@gmail.com Facebook @LifestockPod Instagram @LifestockPod Twitter @LifestockPod https://thecliffsfarm.com/

We are jumping back into our conversation surrounding Equity-Based Housing Solutions with this week's guest, Leah Bradley, Chief Executive Officer of Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance, Inc. (CMHA) - a non-profit whose mission is to create a collaborative response to homelessness that fosters long-term housing stability through prevention, quality services, education, and advocacy. Josh and Leah discuss creating dignified spaces for unhoused folx and families and the complexities of housing inequity that have been exposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Learn more about the Central Mass Housing Alliance on their website and Facebook page! Public Hearing is a series-based podcast and radio show from Action! by Design about Worcester, MA and designing sustainable and thriving cities; ones that are rooted in equity, Justice, and Joy. Follow our new Twitter account at @PublicHearingMA! Tune in Wednesdays at 6pm on WICN 90.5FM, Worcester's only NPR affiliate station. Not in the Worcester area? No worries, you can listen live at WICN.org

Scott Amis is the founder of Haven Mattresses, a high-quality mattress company that delivers directly to your door. Haven Mattresses is more than just a mattress company, though, passionate about doing good in the world. In this episode, Scott shares why Haven chose a 10-to-1 model where every 10 mattresses they sell go to one person who needs it. He also shares his excitement for his new business venture, which sees mattresses stay out of landfills. Let's hear more of Scott's story so with no further ado let's dive in!Key Highlights: [00:00 - 07:55] Scott Amis Shares How He Built Haven Mattress Into A Successful CompanyScott Amis is the founder of Haven mattress, a high-quality mattress in a box delivered right to your door.Haven chose a 10-to-one model where every 10 mattresses they sell. They give one away and how Scott is currently building a company that will see a significant amount of mattresses stay out of landfills.[07:55 - 15:01] Haven's Brand Ambassador Gets HGTV ExposureScott's wife helped them get in touch with a Canadian HGTV show host, who then featured the company on their show.Scott credits their positive outlook and gratitude for their success [15:01 - 22:05] Haven Mattress: Canadian Company Giving Back to the CommunityScott shares his experience starting and growing Haven Mattress.He highlights how the company has been successful by focusing on quality, customer service, and philanthropy.The 10-to-1 model concept came to Scott after reading Tom Hsu's book and is now an essential part of the company's success story.[22:06 - 28:42]Haven Makes a Difference with Second Slumber The second slumber is an online eCommerce matching service that helps people find homes for mattresses that would otherwise be sent to landfills.The company has been able to create a 100% success rate for mattress donations by matching them up with people in need.This has helped reduce the number of mattresses that end up in landfills and has also supported different charities.[28:42 - 35:38] Second Slumber Solves Major Problem for Bed in a Box ManufacturersHow Scott' was looking at the industry and saw a problem having a return rate of 5%.He put together a team of people to fix this problem, and it took two years.Haven got certified that 100% of all beds built are in Forever Homes.They also partnered with the Canadian mental health association CMHA.The goal is to have every mattress company in the world do aim for wellness.[35:39 - 42:31] How to Make a Single Mattress Every 10 and Donate It to CharityScott believes making a single mattress every 10 produced, doesn't cost them much the truth is they end up taking a cut end of something that wasn't useful anyways, and it would be better to make a brand new bed for somebody that needs it or donate it to charity.Scott thinks that every mattress company should do this to help society. [42:31 - 49:39] Scott's Tips to Business Owners and CompaniesScott encourages business owners to not wait until the end of the year to give, it would be better to bake giving into the fabric of your company.Scotts recommends businesses start giving from day one, but acknowledges that not all entrepreneurs have the same hustle drive, or experience.Scott encourages businesses to focus on giving big and unlocking doors for opportunities.[49:40 - 51:42] Closing SegmentReach out to ScottSee links below Final wordsTweetable Quotes:“As a society we're consuming mattresses every single day and If every mattress company gives 1 per 10, or I don't know, make it 20 if they think it's too expensive. But for every 20 we make, we're going to solve sleep problems quite easily.” - Scott Amis. _____________________________________________________________________Connect with Scott Amos through Linkedinor by visiting www.havensleep.com Resources Mentioned:Tom Hsu Books CONNECT WITH US!Join our Facebook Group LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBED! Listen to the Go Big To Give Big Podcaston different platforms.Apple PodcastAmazon MusicSpotifyCastroFor more information you may visit: gobigtogivebig.comhttps://thereinvestors.caAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On August 22nd, 2022, the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority opened wait list applications for three of their affordable housing communities: Baldwin Grove, Cary Crossing, and Sutter View. Baldwin Grove, located in Springdale, offers one and two bedroom apartments for seniors. The head of household, co-head or spouse must be 62 Read More Shared by United Resource Connection August 22, 2022

Dr. Tom Bell spent 42 years as a family doctor and is a retired Adjunct Professor of Family Medicine, Queens University. His work with CMHA and the Cannabis and Youth Clinical Information Team led him to write a book for parents and caregivers, particularly in light of the legalization of marijuana. His informative book is about the long-lasting and in some cases permanent effects of cannabis on developing brains. Listen to the important facts of Cannabis and Kids: A Primer on Parents and Caregivers.   Dr Thomas Rocco is a Medical Director of a medical marijuana evaluation center licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Health and physician at BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical Consultants.  Krystle MacDonald is part of the medical staff at BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical Consultants and has worked in the medical field with chronic pain patients for over six years.  She also worked at a licensed Medical Marijuana Evaluation Center in RI as an educator and consultant.  Krystle has experienced first hand the benefits of CBD, and is passionate about educating and helping others experience a natural alternative for relief.  She has created petition proposals to the State of Rhode Island to improve the RI Medical Marijuana Program. Contacts for BAK 2 Basics CBD Medical Consultants are Dr Thomas Rocco and Krystle MacDonald email- customerservice@bak2basicsllc.com phone- (401) 678-6420 website- https://www.bak2basicsllc.com/ website CBD Health- https://bak2basicsllc.com/about-us/education/blog/ SHOP QUALITY TESTED CBD PRODUCTS- https://www.bak2basicsllc.com/products/ Contact us for any medical CBD questions by email, text or phone call. Proper medical CBD therapy is our passion.  Get CBD from an MD #getCBDfromanMD #CBDphysician #CBDdoc #CBDHealthPodcast #Bak2BasicsCBD #CBD Please subscribe to our podcast. Thank you.

Thank you, Liz! It was such an honour and pleasure to have you as a guest. Sharing your personal story with us was important in helping others feel seen and not forgotten.  Thank you for creating a safe space for all and helping others find their voice.Meet Elizabeth (Miss Liz)Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon is an established Best Selling International CoAuthor, International Keynote Speaker, Founder/Creator of Miss Liz Teatime and Parties, Global Peace Challenge 2020 Ambassador for Canada

Brooklyn Derksen is a local certified Yoga teacher and Level 1 iRest (Integrative Restoration) Meditation teacher. She has a passion to advocate for Mental Health and Complex Chronic Disease Awareness and to share tools for stress management, mental health support, healing and all around wellbeing. She was born and raised in Prince George BC, where she currently teaches yoga classes and workshops around releasing stress. She is a proud supporter of the annual Ride Don't Hide event, a fundraising initiative for the Canadian Mental Health Association - Northern BC, where money is raised to bring mental health education and suicide prevention programs to the local community. For the month of June, she will be offering yoga classes, by donation, at Chinook Yoga Studio to raise funds for this initiative - the classes will be held on Fridays at 5:30pm. Brooklyn will also be leading a Meditation and Stress Release workshop with live music this weekend, as a collaboration with Chinook Yoga and the Prince George Symphony Orchestra. This event will provide an opportunity for attendees to explore stress management tools and an introduction to the practice of meditation. It is taking place on Sunday May 15th from 3:30-4:30pm at Theatre Northwest. For information about the Meditation and Stress Release Session please visit: https://bit.ly/MeditationStressReleaseSession And for more information regarding the upcoming Ride Don't Hide for CMHA please visit: https://cmha.donordrive.com/

Content warning: This episode discusses an abusive relationship and mentions assault.  It's CMHA's Mental Health Week this week, and the theme this year is empathy. So, hosts Beki & Olivia thought it would be fitting to record an episode on the topic! You'll hear them discuss what empathy really is, why there's a bit of an anti-empathy movement, and what empathy misses are. 

The Topic of Episode 2 touches everyone at some point in their lives. Your own mental health, the mental health of family, friends, co-workers, neighbour's, our heroes… everyone. Please listen with an open mind as we work to end the stigma of mental health issues. If you feel the need to ever reach out to talk with someone there is an extensive list below in the Episode description. These are all 100% anonymous, safe and supported by people that are ready to listen to you. Thank you Cynthia for your time speaking about Mental Health in Agriculture. The busiest season for the vast majority of those making a living Ranching and Farming is right around the corner, keep yourselves FUELED! Keep yourselves and everyone around you safe. I believe Robin Williams said it best, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” Thanks for listening, Kurtis Reid Mental Health Resources 211 (call / text / website) (Funded by United Way, Gov of Can) https://bc211.ca https://ab.211.ca https://sk.211.ca https://mb.211.ca The Canada Suicide Prevention Service Call: 1-833-456-4566 (Available 24/7/365) Text: 45645 https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca Canadian Mental Health Association www.Cmha.ca Agricultural Health Safety Network https://cchsa-ccssma.usask.ca/aghealth SK Farm Health program https://saskpolytech.ca/about/applied-research-and-innovation/farmh/ Online Therapy Unit, University of Regina www.onlinetherapyuser.ca Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program https://manitobafarmerwellness.ca/ Farm stress lines: Manitoba: Call toll free: 1-866-367-3276 Websites: https://supportline.ca/ https://www.tmsd.mb.ca Saskatchewan: Call toll free: 1-800-667-4442 Website: www.farmstressline.ca Contact us: Lifestockpodcast@gmail.com Facebook @LifestockPod Instagram @LifestockPod Twitter @LifestockPod https://thecliffsfarm.com/

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Robert Sheehan, CEO of the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, based in Lansing, Mich, but serving statewide. Robert shares the details about a new poll finds two out of three likely Michigan voters and more than 100 Michigan-based groups prefer public-led mental health system A new poll commissioned by the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan found that Michigan voters prefer a public-led mental health system. In this podcast we have Robert Sheehan, CEO of CMHA. Bob, tell us more about this poll. It comes at a critical time as communities across Michigan face a growing need for mental health support. Governor Whitmer also prioritized mental health funding in her State of the State address this past January, proposing $361 million to open school-based clinics and fund mental health professionals inside schools, and increase access to mental health screenings. Why are concerns about privatizing Michigan's behavioral health care services present now? What are other key data points from this poll? Some of the findings also cover private, for-profit health plans and their track record of treating patients. Tell us more about this. Anything else you'd like to add? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Robert Sheehan CEO of the Community Mental Health Association of Michigan, Lansing, Mich. Their discussion covered public mental health and how it impacts our community -- especially in light of Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey introduced two bills – Senate Bills 597 & 598, which attempt to reboot our community's mental health system. What does this mean for our community? What would happen if these bills passed into law? How would it affect our Michigan residents? Some people are saying these bills will improve our state's public mental health system. What's your perspective? Anything else you'd like to add? Where can people go to learn more about this? Videos of other testimonies are available here: https://vimeo.com/user/86874924/folder/7594903 CMHA represents the state's Community Mental Health centers, the public Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (public health plans formed and governed by the CMH centers) and the providers within the CMH and PIHP provider networks. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCqNX… » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

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In this episode, Al interviews Victor Janzen, a telecommunications project manager and mental illness activist (recorded 8-11-21). Victor speaks very candidly about the ongoing childhood trauma that he endured at the hands of his family members. Victor was eventually diagnosed with severe complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), borderline personality disorder (BPD), and dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder.  Victor has at least twenty different alters, some threatening and violent to himself. Victor has attempted suicide five times and been hospitalized many times. He typically calls a crisis line on a daily basis. Victor also believes his previous therapist and CMHA have "weaponized" his diagnoses against him, with CMHA going as far as banning him from using their crisis line. Victor now speaks publicly about the challenges he has faced and is advocating for changes to the mental health system. You can find, and connect with, Victor on Twitter @victorjanzen If you have listened and feel that you have received some value from the podcast, please consider supporting the show by becoming a Patron at patreon.com/thedepressionfiles. You can begin to support the show with as little as $1.00/month! In addition to The Depression Files podcast, you can find Al's blog at TheDepressionFiles.com. There, you can also find out how to work with Al as a coach or schedule him for a public speaking event. You will also find Al on Twitter @allevin18. Lastly, please subscribe to the show and take just a minute to leave a review and rating.

This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes movement makers, film producers, and conscious business owners, Charmaine Hammond & Michael Mankowski.Charmaine Hammond, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) is a highly sought-after business keynote and workshop speaker, entrepreneur, author and educator who teaches and advocates the importance of collaboration, mental health, and healthy relationships. She has helped clients in many industries build resilient and engaged workplaces, develop high trust/high accountability relationships, and solve workplace issues and conflict that gets in the way of success and profitability. She also Executive Producer of the Back Home Again movie, working closely with Michael (Screenwriter/director) almost since the beginning of this project. Responsible for heading up the collaborations, partnerships and sponsorship for the project, she is passionate about this film because Fort McMurray was her home for 15 years.Michael Mankowski was born and raised in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. Owner and operator of Alien Kow, an Alberta, Canada based award winning production house. A graduate of University of Lethbridge Bachelor of Management and Vancouver Film School 3D & Animation Program. Working towards a Masters in Stop Motion at BAU Design College of Barcelona.In 2017 Michael won an award for Excellence in The Arts by the RMWB and Arts Council Wood Buffalo. In 2016 WBP won a Leadership Award by RMWB and YYM Magazine. Satisfied clients include: Vice Media, Stuart Olson, Shell Canada, Bell Let's Talk, Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, Nexen, United Way, Canadian Red Cross, CMHA and Fort McMurray Firefighters Association.Michael has also produced passion projects on the side, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was the winner of the Best Short Film award at the Alberta Film and Television Awards in 2016.Charmaine and Michael will join Sam to discuss their new Film about mental health, Back Home Again.Tune in for this transformational discussion at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.Show NotesSegment 1Opening up today's show, Sam reads and analyzes a section from his book Everyday Awakening. In this section, Sam discusses the nuances and benefits of letting go. After this short discussion, Sam gives a warm welcome to the first of his two guests this week, the executive film producer of Back Home Again, Charmaine Harmond. Sam asks why this film was so moving for Charmaine. Answering the question, she explains her personal connection to the Fort McMurray wildfires that the movie is based on. While she was not in Fort McMurray during the fires, she grew up there previously and returned during the recovery period. Continuing to elaborate, she talks about how much Fort McMurray means to her. Because she has such a strong love for her hometown and also a passion for having conversations about mental health, she feels lucky to have had this opportunity to work on the film Back Home Again.Segment 2Returning from the break, Sam asks Charmaine about why they chose to go with an animated film as opposed to a live action one. She explains that, oftentimes, looking at live images of a traumatic event can be retraumatizing, and that using animation instead can help negate this impact. Elaborating further on what the movie hopes to achieve, Charmaine describes Back Home Again as a family movie made to inspire conversations about mental health and coming together as a community. Charmaine talks about how important conversations don't start because people don't know how to talk about mental health or to access support. Hopefully, this movie can be a tool in starting these conversations. Back Home Again, Charmaine continues, is a movie that shares the stories of real people who experienced the fires and the fallout after them. Through the telling of these stories, Charmaine hopes to help people to understand the enormity of the tragedy. She also talks about how she hopes to shed light on how people can experience and process the same traumatic events differently.Segment3 After the second break, Sam welcomes the screenwriter and director of the film Back Home Again, Michael Mankowksi. Answering why he chose to work on this project, Michael explains that he, like Charmaine, has personal experience with the fires and also worked with Red Cross during the re-entry period following the wildfires. During the re-entry period, Michael talks about how he recorded over two hundred testimonials. However, he describes that he did not have control over the editing of these portrayals, and this led to a lot of frustration for him. He explains that he felt that the community and the experiences of the community were not accurately being portrayed. This inspired him to work on this project in hopes that he could accurately capture the community of Fort McMurray. Charmaine, Michael and Sam talk about how the vision was to create this movie as an educational resource for families, the classroom, or even the workplace. Ending this segment, they all discuss how lucky they are that they were able to attract such well-known actors to contribute to the project.Segment 4After the final break, Charmaine, Michael and Sam talk about some more goals behind creating Back Home Again. They discuss how they hope that this short will encourage people to stop talking about the fires themselves and instead focus on the rebuilding of the community. They also talk about how they worked closely with nineteen mental health professionals and psychologists throughout the process of creating the short and how helpful it was to have them as a resource. Next, they talk about when the film will be released. They are aiming for a broad release this fall, they explain, and have the world premier set for October 1st. To find more information on the Back Home Again movie, Michael and Charmaine let us know to check out the website backhomeagainmovie.com and to follow backhomeagainmovie on social media.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donations

In today's episode Steve Lawlor sits down with Zoë Fortune, who is passionate about creating change in mental health. She is the founding CEO of the City Mental Health Alliance in Hong Kong. Established in 2017, the CMHA HK works with large corporations to raise awareness on mental health and create mentally healthy workplaces. They discuss the work that is done by CMHA, mental health within the corporate workplace & how we can improve the awareness around this. They also discuss the importance of communication in reducing the stigma and her future vision of how mental health is perceived globally. You'll also learn what Zoë's dream job would be too !