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2022 Mindset Award winners announced

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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LONDON, ON, March 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma has announced the winners of its Mindset Awards for excellence in mental health reporting in 2022.

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  • LONDON, ON, March 14, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma has announced the winners of its Mindset Awards for excellence in mental health reporting in 2022.
  • (April 16, 2022) and the other to Christina Frangou in Maclean's for: "Distress Call - Canada's emergency medical services are understaffed and overloaded.
  • The Mindset Award for Reporting on the Mental Health of Young People is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association.
  • The Mindset award for Reporting on Workplace Mental Health is sponsored by Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, a source for journalists and employers alike, courtesy of Canada Life.

Journalism Forum launches program to provide free short-term mental health counselling for Canadian freelancers

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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LONDON, ON, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian freelancers at home or abroad can now apply for free, timely and confidential counselling when they have experienced mental health issues in response to an acute work stressor.

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  • LONDON, ON, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian freelancers at home or abroad can now apply for free, timely and confidential counselling when they have experienced mental health issues in response to an acute work stressor.
  • Forum president Cliff Lonsdale said: "Even journalists who have access to an Employee Assistance Program often find they don't provide an adequate response to the growing threats and stresses journalists can face.
  • To begin addressing this, the new fund will provide and pay for time-limited access to confidential counselling for freelancers within Canada and Canadian freelancers working abroad, including Ukraine and other conflict zones.
  • Aspects of its work are supported by the Canadian Mental Health Commission, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Workplace Strategies for Mental Health (a potential source for journalists) courtesy of Canada Life, KBF Canada Foundation, CBC News, The Globe and Mail, Société Radio-Canada and Cision, which we thank for supporting this announcement.

Elan Charitable Giving Program Surpasses $1 Million in Donations

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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Elan, continuing the commitment to partners and their communities, has selected 25 new credit union partners to designate a charity in their community to receive a $15,000 donation on the credit union’s behalf, as part of the 2023 Elan Charitable Giving Program.

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  • Elan, continuing the commitment to partners and their communities, has selected 25 new credit union partners to designate a charity in their community to receive a $15,000 donation on the credit union’s behalf, as part of the 2023 Elan Charitable Giving Program.
  • “Over the last year we’ve heard and seen firsthand how our charitable giving program is making an impact,” said John Owens, Elan Credit Card General Manager, “These nonprofits are doing incredible work for community members and it’s an honor for us to be able to support them.”
    The 2023 Elan charitable giving credit union partners and selected beneficiaries include:
    A+ Federal Credit Union (HopeAustin) in Austin, Texas
    Allegiance Credit Union (Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
    Beacon Credit Union (Riley Children's Foundation) in Wabash, Indiana
    Beaver Valley Federal Credit Union (Bags & Blessings) in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
    Compass Financial Federal Credit Union (The Caring Place, Miami Rescue Mission) in Medley, Florida
    Coosa Valley Credit Union (Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter) in Rome, Georgia
    Fall River Municipal Credit Union (The Salvation Army, Fall River) in Fall River, Massachusetts
    First Trust Credit Union (The Salvation Army, Michigan City) in Michigan City, Indiana
    Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation) in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
    Gulf Coast Community Federal Credit Union (Mental Health Association of South Mississippi) in Gulfport, Mississippi
    Hayward Community Credit Union (Greater Hayward House of Hope) in Hayward, Wisconsin
    Heartland Credit Union (HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital) in Springfield, Illinois
    Knoxville Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union (East Tennessee Children's Hospital) in Knoxville, Tennessee
    Leominster Credit Union (Friendly House, Inc.) in Leominster, Massachusetts
    Matadors Community Credit Union (Child and Family Guidance Center) in Chatsworth, California
    Money Federal Credit Union (Ronald McDonald House of Central New York) in Syracuse, New York
    Navigant Credit Union (Connecting for Children and Families) in Smithfield, Rhode Island
    New Dimensions Federal Credit Union (Maine Credit Unions Campaign for Ending Hunger) in Waterville, Maine
    Oklahoma Central Credit Union (Oklahoma Central Foundation, Inc.) in Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Parkview Community Federal Credit Union (LaRosa Youth Development Foundation) in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
    Penlanco Federal Credit Union (Meals on Wheels of Lancaster) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
    PrimeWay Federal Credit Union (Fort Bend Women's Center) in Houston, Texas
    Spectra Credit Union (ALIVE!)
  • in Alexandria, Virginia
    State CS Employees Federal Credit Union (Victims Assistance Center of Jefferson County, NY) in Watertown, New York
    Wymar Federal Credit Union (Susan G. Komen Louisiana) in Geismar, Louisiana
    In 2023, Elan plans to organize in-person volunteer events.
  • To learn more about each organization, credit union, and the impact Elan is making in communities through its charitable giving initiative visit www.elancharitablegiving.com .

Mindset Awards 2022 - Finalists Chosen

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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(December 14, 2022)

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  • (December 14, 2022)
    Forum president Cliff Lonsdale said: "It's gratifying to see the number of entries for these awards climbing each year.
  • The Mindset Award for Reporting on the Mental Health of Young People is sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association.
  • The Mindset award for Reporting on Workplace Mental Health is sponsored by Workplace Strategies for Mental Health, a source for journalists and employers alike, courtesy of Canada Life.
  • The Mental Health Commission of Canada supports the Mindset and En-Tête guides financially, while the Forum retains editorial control.

Concert Health Co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer to Testify in Maryland in Support of Integrated Behavioral Health Expansion Through Collaborative Care

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Concert Health, a leading behavioral health medical group, announced that its co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Virna Little, PsyD, LCSW-r will testify before the Maryland House today in support of Maryland House Bill 48.

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  • Concert Health, a leading behavioral health medical group, announced that its co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Virna Little, PsyD, LCSW-r will testify before the Maryland House today in support of Maryland House Bill 48.
  • The hearing, titled “Maryland Medical Assistance Program – Collaborative Care Model Services – Implementation and Reimbursement Expansion,” will also include the Maryland Behavioral Health Coalition, the Mental Health Association of Maryland, Mid Atlantic Business Group on Health, and other behavioral health leaders.
  • “We are fighting to ensure that evidence-based behavioral health care is accessible to all Americans through the Collaborative Care Model.
  • Concert Health has reached over 44,000 patients across 17 states through its Collaborative Care model, integrating behavioral health services into the existing workflows of primary care, women’s health, and pediatrics.

Mental Health Association of Maryland Announces the Release of Virtual Skills Training Platform

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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The Mental Health Association of Maryland, in association with its national non-profit initiative, Engage with®, today announced the availability of a new evidence-based live virtual skills training program, Engage with® Older Adults.

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  • The Mental Health Association of Maryland, in association with its national non-profit initiative, Engage with®, today announced the availability of a new evidence-based live virtual skills training program, Engage with® Older Adults.
  • Engage with® Older Adults addresses the growing need for skills training within the long-term care workforce and allows caregivers to build and enrich their careers and their job satisfaction, leading to better outcomes for caregivers and seniors alike.
  • Through practical, engaging and skills-based training, caregivers can develop and refine the skills necessary for effectively supporting older adults while being empowered to maximize their caregiving potential.
  • “We firmly believe that the Engage with® Older Adults Skills Training platform will set a new standard for properly preparing caregivers to successfully address the care needs of our growing older adult population.”

The future is frightening and not set up for children to thrive

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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They're getting sicker because they can't get mental health care when they need it.

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  • They're getting sicker because they can't get mental health care when they need it.
  • In Canada, 3 in 4 children with a mental health issue can't get the care they need.
  • "Our system forces children to get very sick before we give them mental health care.
  • – Peter Dinsdale, President & CEO, YMCA Canada
    Act for Mental Health is a movement that rallies Canadians to press our leaders for universal mental health care.

The Standard’s Employee Giving Campaign Raises $5.5 Million for Nonprofits and Schools

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Friday, January 13, 2023
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During the 2022 Employee Giving Campaign, employees at Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) pledged $1.8 million benefiting more than 2,168 schools and nonprofit organizations across the nation.

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  • During the 2022 Employee Giving Campaign, employees at Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) pledged $1.8 million benefiting more than 2,168 schools and nonprofit organizations across the nation.
  • After a two-for-one match by The Standard and parent organization Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company, total contributions from the campaign will exceed $5.5 million.
  • These contributions, which are in addition to The Standard’s corporate and foundation giving, will be distributed to nonprofit organizations and schools during 2023.
  • These are among the many organizations receiving support in 2023 from The Standard’s giving campaign:

Community Foundation Announces New Chair, Welcomes Four New Trustees

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Friday, December 9, 2022
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FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces that Ian Bartman, Esq., is the 2022-2023 chair of the board of trustees and welcomes four new members to the board: RaeAnn E. Butler, Alejandro Cañadas, Ph.D., Jennifer P. Clingan, CPA, and Earl Robbins, Jr.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Community Foundation of Frederick County announces that Ian Bartman, Esq., is the 2022-2023 chair of the board of trustees and welcomes four new members to the board: RaeAnn E. Butler, Alejandro Caadas, Ph.D., Jennifer P. Clingan, CPA, and Earl Robbins, Jr.
    Ian Bartman, Esq.
  • in Frederick and has served on the Community Foundation board since 2019, participating on the grants committee and leading the recent human needs assessment update.
  • Mr. Bartman has served as president of the Bar Association of Frederick County and Mental Health Association and volunteers as a lacrosse coach.
  • Kym Byrnes, Director of Marketing and Communications, The Community Foundation of Frederick County, 301.695.7660 x304, [email protected]

BDC survey on mental health - Vast majority of Canadian business owners open to seeking mental health support

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022
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These are the findings of the Survey on SME owners' mental health , recently conducted and released today by BDC.

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  • These are the findings of the Survey on SME owners' mental health , recently conducted and released today by BDC.
  • This study is part of a series of surveys BDC is conducting to gain insight into the mental health status of business owners across the country.
  • "Canadian business owners are more open than ever to seeking mental health support when needed.
  • BDC's Survey on SME owners' mental health was conducted among 753 small business owners across Canada between August26 and September9, 2022.