Canadian Mental Health Association

Announcing the 2022 Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures™ and Canada's Most Admired CEO™ Winners

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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At Waterstone Human Capital, we inspire organizations to build high performance cultures.

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  • At Waterstone Human Capital, we inspire organizations to build high performance cultures.
  • We're a human capital management consulting firm specializing in retained executive search, cultural measurement and assessment, and leadership training and development.
  • Waterstone is also the founder of the Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Canada's Most Admired CEO programs.
  • These national programs annually recognize best-in-class Canadian organizations and CEOs, for fostering cultures that enhance performance and help sustain a competitive advantage.

Workflow Services Names Nancy Gagliano, MD as Advisor

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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MADISON, Wis., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workflow Services, a comprehensive and automated platform that solves point-of-care clinical service delivery for pharmacies, today announced that Nancy Gagliano, MD has been named Advisor.

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  • MADISON, Wis., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workflow Services, a comprehensive and automated platform that solves point-of-care clinical service delivery for pharmacies, today announced that Nancy Gagliano, MD has been named Advisor.
  • Dr. Nancy Gagliano joins Workflow Services as an Advisor.
  • Dr. Gagliano joins Workflow Services as an accomplished physician and healthcare executive and will further position Workflow Services to deliver strong financial, clinical, and operational performance as it continues its growth and expansion.
  • Workflow Services is a healthcare software that innovates seamless point-of-care medical workflow software solutions for healthcare professionals and patients.

Clean Beauty Brand Aloette Announces Party with Purpose Charity Incentive for Mental Health Awareness Month

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aloette, an industry leader in providing clean beauty solutions that are gentle for skin and the environment, is announcing an exciting charity incentive for Mental Health Awareness Month. From October 23rd-October 31st, Aloette will be donating a portion of all party sales to organizations in the US and Canada that address the mental health issues that women face throughout their lifetime. Aloette says their goal is to raise awareness and help stop the stigma associated with asking for help with mental health issues.

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  • Aloette, an industry leader in providing clean beauty solutions that are gentle for skin and the environment, is announcing an exciting charity incentive for Mental Health Awareness Month.
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Aloette, an industry leader in providing clean beauty solutions that are gentle for skin and the environment, is announcing an exciting charity incentive for Mental Health Awareness Month.
  • Aloette says their goal is to raise awareness and help stop the stigma associated with asking for help with mental health issues.
  • Customers and consultants at Aloette agree that women are #BetterTogether regarding promoting and raising awareness for mental health struggles, and those at Aloette are excited to help stop the stigma regarding mental health.

Sparrow Raises $1 Million For Homesharing Platform Helping Canadians Live Better Together

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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Based on census data, we estimate that there are over 12 million empty bedrooms across Canada.

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  • Based on census data, we estimate that there are over 12 million empty bedrooms across Canada.
  • "The pandemic has deepened two parallel Canadian crises - housing affordability and loneliness," says Oren Singer, CEO and co-founder at Sparrow.
  • With Sparrow, we are enabling pathways for Canadians to find budget-friendly accommodation, unlock existing housing supply, and live better together," said Singer.
  • Sparrow is a homesharing platform and community that matches together hosts who have spare bedrooms with people seeking budget-friendly places to live.

Robert Half Named to Canada's Best Workplaces™ for Mental Wellness 2022 List

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022
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TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Robert Half has been named to the Canada's Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness 2022 list by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 11, 2022 /CNW/ - Robert Half has been named to the Canada's Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness 2022 list by Great Place to Work, the global authority on workplace culture.
  • Workplaces are chosen based on an overall Mental Wellness Index score from employees and the range and quality of the mental wellness programs they offer.
  • "This recognition underscores our commitment to prioritizing the mental well-being of our teams, particularly over the past two years as we navigated the pandemic," said David King, Senior Managing Director, Robert Half, Canada and South America.
  • Robert Half continues to reaffirm its commitment to health and wellness in Canada through a variety of initiatives, including an ongoing partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).

Come Support Mental Health Awareness with Carlton Cards

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Carlton Cards is proud to support the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) during October, Mental Health Awareness Month, though a nationwide campaign to raise awareness around the impact of human connection on mental health and funds to support mental health where it's needed most.

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  • MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 29, 2022 /CNW/ - Carlton Cards is proud to support the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) during October, Mental Health Awareness Month, though a nationwide campaign to raise awareness around the impact of human connection on mental health and funds to support mental health where it's needed most.
  • Each time someone buys Carlton Cards greeting cards in October, a portion of the proceeds, up to $25,000 total, will be donated by Carlton Cards to the CMHA.
  • "At Carlton Cards, we understand the emotional benefit that card sending has on mental health," shared Rod Sturtridge, President, Carlton Cards.
  • "Partnering with our retailers to support the CMHA again this year is a great opportunity to promote social connection and support mental health for Canadians."

Founder of Illumination Foundation Paul Leon Launches National Healthcare & Housing Advisors

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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Leon is the former CEO and president of Illumination Foundation (IF), a nonprofit he founded in 2008, whose mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.

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  • Leon is the former CEO and president of Illumination Foundation (IF), a nonprofit he founded in 2008, whose mission is to disrupt the cycle of homelessness.
  • In 2021, Illumination Foundation was listed among the top ten nonprofits in Orange County.
  • Leon serves on advisory committees including the UC Irvine School of Nursing and the Mental Health Association of Orange County.
  • Our work will highlight integrative strategies modeling best practices in housing, healthcare, and homeless services delivery as we help build the future of housing and healthcare.

Sleep is your kids' most essential school supply this Back to School season

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Monday, August 15, 2022
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TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. ("Sleep Country" or the "Company") (TSX: ZZZ), Canada's leading specialty sleep retailer, is encouraging children and youth to put sleep at the top of their Back to School supply list this school year.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2022 /CNW/ - Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. ("Sleep Country" or the "Company") (TSX: ZZZ), Canada's leading specialty sleep retailer, is encouraging children and youth to put sleep at the top of their Back to School supply list this school year.
  • Working with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Sleep Country is highlighting the connection between sleep and mental wellbeing to enable students to achieve their dreams.
  • As leaders in sleep for more than 28 years, Sleep Country knows that getting a good night's sleep is critical to function both mentally and physically.
  • To help children and youth get the essential sleep they need for optimal performance, Sleep Country has developed a Back to School Shop with key sleep essentials.

PIZZA NOVA announces new location to open in Courtice, Ontario, this summer

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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Toronto, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pizza Nova, one of Ontarios leading pizza and quick-service restaurant brands, confirms today its plan to open a second location in Courtice, Ontario and its 146th store chainwide.

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  • Toronto, July 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pizza Nova, one of Ontarios leading pizza and quick-service restaurant brands, confirms today its plan to open a second location in Courtice, Ontario and its 146th store chainwide.
  • Scheduled to open this summer, the 1,200 square-foot store is located at 1649 Durham Regional Road 2, at the intersection of Trulls Rd.
  • In keeping with Pizza Novas strong family values, the new location, which has been under construction since March, will be operated by experienced Pizza Nova franchisee and proud member of the Courtice community, Jawaid (Joe) Said, who has worked with Pizza Nova since 1999.
  • I made the decision to invest in Pizza Nova many years ago and its been a great choice, says Jawaid Said.

STRONG FIELD PRODUCES A TIE FOR FIRST PLACE IN YOUNG PEOPLE'S MENTAL HEALTH AWARD

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Monday, May 30, 2022
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MONTREAL, May 30, 2022 /CNW/ - So strong was the field for a new journalism award in the field of young people's mental health, a jury has awarded two equal, full-value first prizes.

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  • MONTREAL, May 30, 2022 /CNW/ - So strong was the field for a new journalism award in the field of young people's mental health, a jury has awarded two equal, full-value first prizes.
  • "The extraordinary interest in the new English and French awards for reporting on the mental health pressures on children, youth and young adults is very encouraging," said Forum president Cliff Lonsdale.
  • The guides are supported by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, with funds from Health Canada.
  • The new Mindset and En-Tte awards for reporting on the mental health of young people, are administered by the Forum and sponsored by the Canadian Mental Health Association.