Herod Financial Services Donates $20,000 To CMHA HKPR To Support Journeying Together Program

Herod Financial Services has donated $20,000 to the Journeying Together program at Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR), announced on Tuesday.

Photo by Luke Best.

CMHA HKPR’s Journeying Together program provides education and support to caregivers and family members of individuals with a mental health concern. The program supports approximately 250 individuals per year, helping them learn how to better support their loved ones and themselves.

The Journeying Together program is available to caregivers in Peterborough and County, Northumberland, Haliburton, and Kawartha Lakes.

“The Herods are leaders in supporting caregiver mental health in our community and they have championed our Journeying Together program since 2014. The Herod’s support has been instrumental in the success of the program,” said Jack Veitch, Manager of Community Engagement and Education at CMHAHKPR.

The Family Education Support Worker facilitates a 9 session educational group to assist family, friends and caregivers in the development of capacity and skills related to living with a loved one who has mental health concerns. Topics are based on common needs of caregivers.

Topics that family members and caregivers may learn about include:

• Understanding Mental Illness and Stigma

• Navigating the Mental Health System

• Communication

• Boundaries, Limits and Expectations

• Addressing Emotions

• Stress and Self-care

• Crisis and Relapse Planning

“It is so important for individuals suffering a mental health concern to have a strong support system. Journeying Together helps sustain the people who love and support their family member or friend who is having challenges. We are so blessed to be able to help the CMHA deliver this important service,” said Kevan Herod, CEO of Herod Financial Services.

“We know that the pandemic has had a significant impact on mental health in our community and we recognize the toll that this has taken on caregivers of loved ones with a mental health concern. Programs, like our Journeying Together program, are needed now more then ever,” says Veitch.

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