AMHS-KFLA Client Bill of Rights
April 26th, 2018
AMHS-KFLA’s Client Advisory Committee has worked with agency staff to create an updated Client Bill of Rights. View the infographic below, or download the complete document in PDF or Word format.
Mental Health Stigma and What to Do About it
April 23rd, 2018
AMHS-KFLA's blog features the second of a two-part series on Mental Health Stigma by our newest contributor, Hung. Stigma is something that many of us with a mental health or substance use disorder face. We looked at public stigma in a previous post. Today we will focus on self-stigma.
Mental Health Stigma and How To Fight It
April 17th, 2018
AMHS-KFLA's blog features the first of a two-part series on Mental Health Stigma by our newest contributor, Hung.
Offices Closed: Friday, March 30 & Monday, April 2
March 21st, 2018
AMHS-KFLA’s offices will be closed on Friday, March 30 and Monday, April 2 for the long weekend. Crisis Lines remain open 24/7.
Ode to the Client Awards
March 21st, 2018
The Client Advisory Committee at AMHS-KFLA is coordinating the first-ever Client Awards, an opportunity for agency clients to recognize exceptional peers, support givers, staff and volunteers. Clients are invited to submit nominations until March 29. An Awards Ceremony will take place on May 9 at AMHS-KFLA's 552 Princess street location. In honour of the inaugural awards, a Client Advisory Committee member has penned this tribute to the awards:
Client Awards Nominations, March 9-29
March 9th, 2018
The Client Advisory Committee at AMHS-KFLA is coordinating the first-ever Client Awards to recognize exceptional peers, support givers, staff and volunteers. All AMHS-KFLA clients are invited to nominate fellow clients, support givers in their network of care, AMHS-KFLA staff or volunteers for awards in a variety of categories before March 29, 2018.
Champions call for increased funding for mental health and addictions care
February 21st, 2018
Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) and Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA Ontario) are joining forces to call on political parties to commit to urgently-needed investments in mental health and addictions care. More than 5,900 Ontarians have added their name to CMHA Ontario’s petition, which calls for mental health and addictions care to receive equal funding to physical care.
Offices Closed: Monday, February 19
February 16th, 2018
AMHS-KFLA’s offices will be closed on Monday, February 19. Crisis Lines remain open 24/7. Happy Family Day!
Naloxone now available at City of Kingston facilities; info session February 14
February 7th, 2018
The City of Kingston has distributed nasal spray naloxone kits to 14 City facilities for use by the public in emergency situations. A public information session on naloxone kits and how to respond to an opioid overdose will be held on Wednesday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium at KFL&A Public Health, main office, 221 Portsmouth Ave.
Mental Health First Aid Workshops
February 1st, 2018
AMHS-KFLA is offering 3 Mental Health First Aid workshops: March 1/2, March 15/16 and April 20/May 4. Just like physical first aid is provided until medical treatment can be obtained, Mental Health First Aid is given until appropriate support is found or a crisis is resolved.
