Local residents who identify as members of the LGBTQ+ community are welcome to contact our new phone line for confidential emotional support and/or community referrals.
The lines will be staffed by volunteers, students, and staff members who are members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies of the community. Read more.
Mental Health Tips for Winter, End of Daylight Savings Time
Sunday, November 7 at 2 a.m. marks the end of Daylight Savings Time, and the cooler temperatures and shorter days can be difficult on top of the ongoing pandemic.
Robyn Crawford and Nikitha Martins' online article offers tips to help us maintain our mental health in the coming months.
34th Annual General Meeting
Our virtual AGM was a resounding success and had the largest registration yet.
In his keynote address, Neil Dunsmore spoke about his 530+ km walk to raise mental-health and suicide awareness to help end the stigma that keeps people who need help from seeking it. Read more here.
We also debuted our Year-in-Review video that captured how we managed to stay resilient and help the residents of Guelph-Wellington over the past year.
United Way and Compass Community Services
We're part of the United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin's Radical Recovery campaign.
Watch this video about Marla who participates in our TeleConnect Telephone Support service. As well, take a look at executive director Joanne Young Evans as she explains the role of Compass to the Guelph-Wellington communities.
You can be part of the recovery, too. Make a donation that stays in the community to strengthen our residents by supporting United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin.
How Are Your Employees Managing?
One top reason employees don't seek help for mental-health issues: they think the services are too expensive. That's the finding of a poll by Edith Cowan University. Read more.
But when you consider how flagging mental health affects productivity and contributes to time off, employers might want to consider investing in staff. Compass Community Services is the only non-profit offering Employee Assistance Plans (EAP) in Guelph-Wellington. Our registered therapists can help. To learn more, click here.
