Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc.

It's incredible what can happen when people are housed and have the appropriate support for their needs.

On July 1st, we recognize that we live and work on stolen land. We also recognize and support Indigenous nations' right to land restitution.

The movement has many meanings, and we suggest educating yourself on them.

Happy July 1st. Please celebrate respectfully.

Last week, we started a new project in , which will eventually be home to five people. Before the space can be occupied, it needs a little TLC, and a group of our leadership team were more than happy to help with .

Providing supportive housing requires a lot more than simply putting heads in beds; people experiencing mental illness and or substance-use issues deserve dignified housing. If we wouldn't feel happy and comfortable living in a space, then our clients shouldn't have to either.

Stay tuned for progress updates!

is the place to be on August 17: pickleball, games, drinks, food trucks. Cash prizes to be won! Click the link below to learn more and register:

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/tj37f68

This is why we do the work we do.

The 2018 progress 🌈Pride🌈 flag added white, pink, and blue for trans people, and black and brown for people of colour, recognizing the need for stronger representation of diverse individuals within the q***r community.

Pride started as a protest, and there is still much progress to be made, especially for black, brown, Indigenous, and gender-diverse people.

🌟FOOD HAMPERS IN WATERLOO REGION🌟

Working with CMHA Waterloo Wellington to bring this crisis centre to fruition has been a true partnership, and seeing the outpour of support, especially from local representatives like MP Morrice, lets us know we are on the right path. Thank you, MP Morrice, for your leadership and advocacy on this topic.

People in Waterloo Region deserve timely access to appropriate care, and this crisis centre is a monumental step forward for those in need.

Thank you Mike Morrice for Kitchener Centre for your support in urging for funding for Waterloo Region’s first-ever Integrated Crisis Centre Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc.:
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is a podcast exploring issues related to substance use, mental health and housing. Link in bio!

This , let's have the hard conversations about why and how Indigenous people make up a disproportionate amount of those who are unhoused.

June is and . Both present an opportunity to reflect on the contributions of these diverse groups and look toward the much-needed progress each still deserve.

🌟FREE MEALS IN WATERLOO REGION🌟

More people than ever are experiencing food insecurity, and resources like these have become crucial. Please share with your network ❤️and thank you to these organizations for providing meals to those in need.

Heather so eloquently describes why community mental health nursing is such a crucial service in our community. Our clients may not always be best served in a hospital setting, and we're able to create a continuity of care that a hospital cannot.

Thank you, Heather, and all community nurses - at Thresholds and elsewhere - for your dedication to creating positive outcomes for some of our community's most underserved populations.

🌟EMERGENCY SHELTER OPTIONS🌟Whether you're facing a tough time or know someone who is, it's important to know the resources available in our community. Let's spread awareness and support one another through these difficult times.

and are two of the most misunderstood mental health diagnoses. Today, we're looking at myths about psychosis.

Tomorrow is World and Day, so over the next two days, we're busting myths about each.

Q***r people, especially Black and Indigenous Q***r people, are disproportionately represented in homelessness, and they often fall through the cracks in our healthcare system. We must do more to support Q***r folks and those of intersecting experiences.

The Waterloo Region Integrated Drug Strategy (WRIDS) has issued a Community Drug Alert for May 15, 2024.

From May 11 to May 13, there were three suspected drug poisoning (overdose) related deaths occurred in Waterloo Region.

See full alert:https://www.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/en/data-and-research/resources/Alerts-2024/OMARS_Overdose_Alert_Opioid-May-15-2024.pdf

To sign up to receive alerts, visit: https://subscription.waterlooregiondrugstrategy.ca/subscribe
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IF SOMEONE OVERDOSES:
1. Call 911.
2. Administer naloxone if an opioid drug poisoning is suspected.
3. Perform rescue breathing and/or chest compressions.
4. Do not give any other substance(s) because this can make the drug poisoning worse.
5. If no improvements, continue to give naloxone 2-3 minutes apart until paramedics arrive.
6. If you have to leave the person unattended, put them in the recovery position.

The Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) site at 150 Duke Street West in Kitchener is open seven days a week, including holidays, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Drug checking services are also available at the CTS site.

Integrated Crisis Centres enhance recovery outcomes and provide an alternate destination for individuals in crisis other than the hospital emergency department. CMHA Waterloo Wellington

Do you have experience working with non-profit organizations? Expertise in finance, fundraising or human resources? We are recruiting for our Board of Directors!

This asks for two-to-four hours of your time per month and offers you the chance to make a real difference in our community.

Please email your resume to info(at)thresholdssupports(dot)ca by May 27, 2024.

This , we are celebrating the under appreciated work of community mental health nurses. We interviewed Roxana Hillier, team lead for our Flexible Assertive Community Treatment Team, to hear in her words why this work is so important - and rewarding!

Thank you, Roxana, for the work that you and your team do here at Thresholds.

People who experience stigma are less likely to access the life-saving treatment they deserve.

People in crisis deserve access to the right care at the right time in the right place. Click the link in our bio to read about Integrated Crisis Centres. CMHA Waterloo Wellington

Did you know that compassion isn't just about helping others, but also about enhancing YOUR mental well-being? Studies have shown that acts of kindness and empathy can reduce stress, anxiety, and even boost your immune system. Let's make the world, and ourselves, better - one gesture at a time.

When was the last time you prioritized yourself? Practicing self-compassion means approaching ourselves with the same kindness we extend to our family and friends. It’s about acknowledging that everyone experiences challenges, as this is simply part of being human. Download our free resource on self-compassion at https://ow.ly/WXSb50Ry5xu

We surveyed residents of and , and 74% agreed that people experiencing mental illness and addiction face societal stigma. If we can agree on this fact, perhaps we can also agree to extend more kindness and compassion this and beyond.

This , we are joining CMHA Waterloo Wellington, encouraging everyone to offer kindness and compassion toward people experiencing mental illness - it goes a long way!