Montrealmom.com
  • Being Mom
    • Planning /Pregnant
    • Mom of Infant
    • Mom of Toddler
    • Mom of Schoolage Child
    • Mom Of Teen
    • Mom of Twins or More
  • Life
    • Time Management
    • Work & Entrepreneurship
    • Family & Relationships
    • Childcare & Education
    • Money
    • Me.
  • Fun
    • Event Calendar
    • Crafts & Activities at Home
    • Organized Activities
    • Outings
    • Holidays & Celebrations
    • Disney Fun
  • Food
    • Recipes
      • All
      • Baby Food Recipes
      • Beef
      • Beverages
      • Breads
      • Desserts
      • Eggs & Dairy
      • Fish
      • Pasta
      • Poultry
      • Salads
      • Sauces & Dressings
      • Sides
      • Snacks
      • Soups
      • Vegetarian
    • Menu Planning
    • Nutrition
    • Entertaining
  • Lifestyle
    • Health & Safety
    • Home & Garden
    • Holidays & Celebrations
    • Weight Watchers
    • Shopping
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • DIY
    • Living Green
    • Montreal
  • Travel
    • Family
    • Travel Tips
    • Disney
  • Reviews
    • Books
    • Entertainment
    • Apps & Tech
    • Automotive
    • Products & Services
    • Toys
  • Directory
    • Activity Centers
    • Caterering / Pret À Manger
    • Classes
    • Home Services
    • Parties and Related Services
    • Photographers
    • Professional Services
    • Services
    • Services for Mom
  • Work with Us
  • About
    • About Us
    • In the Media
  • Contact

Montrealmom.com

  • Being Mom
    • Planning /Pregnant
    • Mom of Infant
    • Mom of Toddler
    • Mom of Schoolage Child
    • Mom Of Teen
    • Mom of Twins or More
  • Life
    • Time Management
    • Work & Entrepreneurship
    • Family & Relationships
    • Childcare & Education
    • Money
    • Me.
  • Fun
    • Event Calendar
    • Crafts & Activities at Home
    • Organized Activities
    • Outings
    • Holidays & Celebrations
    • Disney Fun
  • Food
    • Recipes
      • All
      • Baby Food Recipes
      • Beef
      • Beverages
      • Breads
      • Desserts
      • Eggs & Dairy
      • Fish
      • Pasta
      • Poultry
      • Salads
      • Sauces & Dressings
      • Sides
      • Snacks
      • Soups
      • Vegetarian
    • Menu Planning
    • Nutrition
    • Entertaining
  • Lifestyle
    • Health & Safety
    • Home & Garden
    • Holidays & Celebrations
    • Weight Watchers
    • Shopping
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • DIY
    • Living Green
    • Montreal
  • Travel
    • Family
    • Travel Tips
    • Disney
  • Reviews
    • Books
    • Entertainment
    • Apps & Tech
    • Automotive
    • Products & Services
    • Toys
  • Directory
    • Activity Centers
    • Caterering / Pret À Manger
    • Classes
    • Home Services
    • Parties and Related Services
    • Photographers
    • Professional Services
    • Services
    • Services for Mom
  • Work with Us
  • About
    • About Us
    • In the Media
  • Contact
CommunityMontreal

4 Fun Ways to Get MINDSTRONG this Weekend and Support the Mental Health of our Community

written by Tanya Toledano

If you haven’t yet heard about MINDSTRONG, it is an annual high-energy fitness and fundraising event that takes place each spring to support programs and infrastructure that provide essential treatment for more than twenty thousand people who are currently struggling with mental illness and who, every year, rely on the expertise of the Jewish General Hospital to help them recover.  This year it will be taking place on Sunday May 5th at Midtown Le Sporting Club Sanctuaire.

I don’t need to tell you that much as we try to stop it from happening, there is still so much stigma attached to mental health. Part of the effect of that stigma is that Fundraising for mental health has been exceptionally challenging.  MINDSTRONG has been turning that trend around, and over the last 5 years has succeeded in raising $4.5 million to support the mental health programs, services and infrastructure of the Montreal Jewish General Hospital.

Foundation and Auxiliary logo - med

They are hoping to make this year to be the most successful year yet, so I am sharing with you several ways that you can help to make that happen:

  1. Sign up, get sponsors and attend the event and work out to raise $$$ for this awesome cause!  There will be energizing exercise sessions including PEYO and more!  I  know it’s last-minute but you can still join in – click here for details
  2. Find a friend on Facebook or elsewhere who is participating and sponsor them!  Not only will you be supporting this incredible cause, but you will be encouraging a friend 🙂
  3. Do you love a good SILENT auction?!?  Bid on one of the amazing items in their ONLINE silent auction by clicking here. They’ve got everything from plane and train tickets to restaurant certificates to bicycles, mattresses and more!
  4. Feel like you’d like to support but have too much going on to wrap your head around auctions or events? Keep it simple click here and simply make a donation to this great cause 🙂

Chose one or choose them all…any of the above will help to support mental health services and infrastructure at the JGH 🙂

Still wondering exactly what type of support could come out of your donation / funds raised? Here are some concrete examples of  initiatives that have already been made possible to date by funds raised through MINDSTRONG :

  • A new Volunteer-in-Partnership (VIP Program):  This program provides patients with support, activities and companionship during inpatient admissions and when seeking external services
  • Hiring and funding a Youth Mental Health Coordinator : Reduces the number of youth on the waiting list for psychiatric screening
  • Hiring and funding a Family Peer Support Worker in collaboration with AMI-Quebec to support families of young people with mental illness: This results in more accessibility for families
  • Development of a web-based application called AMINY: An innovation to facilitate assessment, monitoring and integration of personal care plans and immediate access to a therapist
  • Installation of Wi-Fi and an upgraded computer system at the Institute of Community and Family Psychiatry (ICFP) and converted paper medical records to an electronic system for Child Psychiatry: Improves communication and access to information for patients and professionals
  • Creation of a Mental Health Education Centre: Provides additional educational resources for the medical staff
  • The building of a Day Treatment Centre and Wellness Centre: An intensive treatment program for acute psychiatric illness: oriented towards helping patients resolve acute mental health problems
  • The rebuilding of the Inpatient Unit infrastructure: Provides a more functional and soothing environment that promote

I know, right?!?

Whatever you can do…Just do it 😉 You’ll feel good about it, too!

For further information, you can visit the MINDSTRONG website  or Like them on Facebook.

Wishing you all a great weekend where you get MINDSTRONG!

Tanya

4 Fun Ways to Get MINDSTRONG this Weekend and Support the Mental Health of our Community was last modified: May 3rd, 2019 by Tanya Toledano
Jewish General HospitalJewish General Hospital FoundationMental HealthMINDSTRONGMontreal
0 comment
0
Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Tanya Toledano

previous post
Our Family’s Experience with the Ford Expedition
next post
The Magic of Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ is in the Chemistry

You may also like

The PERFECT Weekend Getaway

October 3, 2012
Featured Video Play Icon

8 Ideas that Inspire #TheGivingEffect

June 1, 2016

Centrepieces for a Cause (Breakfast Television) #GivingTuesday

November 29, 2016

Thoughts, Reactions & a Few Giggles #TheMorningAfter

April 8, 2014

#LifeOnTheSpectrum Twitter Party Tonight!

April 3, 2014

Looking for a Pediatrician? Look No further!

October 11, 2012

Date Night for a Cause! Pella Performance in support of Benjamin & Vanda Treiser Maison Shalom

April 20, 2015

Shopping From The Heart – Be There May 7th at 7PM!!!

May 2, 2014

5 Actions: Standing up for MY Rights. MY Values. MY QUÉBEC.

December 5, 2013
Featured Video Play Icon

Hold the Date! Shopping from The Heart a.k.a. #SFTH2016

April 8, 2016

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Recent Posts

  • GIVEAWAY: Enter for Your Chance to WIN One of Fifteen Family Packs of Four Passes to See the Montreal Advance Screening of Marvel Studios’ ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’

  • GIVEAWAY: Enter for a Chance to WIN One of Ten Family Packs of Four Passes to See the Montreal Advance Screening of Disney’s Strange World!

  • NEW! Pre-K Program in the West Island at Inventor STEM School!

  • It Took Me Over Two Years To Let My Guard Down…and Less Than Two Days to Test Positive.

  • GIVEAWAY: ENTER for a Chance to WIN One of Five FAMILY PACKS OF FOUR PASSES to See the Montreal Advance Screening of Disney and Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ !

Subscribe to our Newsletter

  • #GIVEAWAYALERT Who would like to see the Montreal Advance Screening of Marvel Studios’ 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quant… https://t.co/lzjoGC9Ohk

    01-Feb-2023

    Reply Retweet Favorite
  • Must share that I LOVE @TommyBahama -and that it’s available online in #Canada 💗 Not only are the dresses the BEST…… https://t.co/mHrgGKHFIc

    12-Dec-2022

    Reply Retweet Favorite
  • #GIVEAWAYALERT ENTER for a chance to WIN one of 10 FAMILY PACKS OF FOUR PASSES to see the Montreal Advance Screenin… https://t.co/FRs4UGrUqU

    08-Nov-2022

    Reply Retweet Favorite
  • Still looking for a Pre-K program with an enriching and educational experience in a half-day format? You'll be thri… https://t.co/xyrdoJ4SGd

    15-Aug-2022

    Reply Retweet Favorite
  • #GIVEAWAYAlert Who would like to see the Montreal Advance Screening of Disney and Pixar's 'Lightyear'?!? ENTER… https://t.co/riTuuYJQgM

    07-Jun-2022

    Reply Retweet Favorite
team-teluspg-mom-badge

Archives

Categories

LATEST FROM INSTAGRAM

Follow on Instagram

AS SEEN ON TV

Subscribe to montrealmomTV on YouTube to be the first to see Tanya's latest videos.
  • Our Family’s Experience with the Ford Expedition

Subscribe to our Newsletter

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Youtube
  • Periscope
Footer Logo

© 2016 montrealmom.com. All rights reserved  |  Powered by Red Dream Studios


Back To Top
We use cookies on our website to give you the best experience on our website. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT