PRESS RELEASE_2017 Durham PiT Count Report Released_November 2017 In February 2017, Community Development Council of Durham (CDCD), Durham Mental Health Services (DMHS) and the United Way of Durham Region partnered to conduct Durham Region’s first Point-in-Time homelessness count. Over...
In 1987, Durham Mental Health Services opened its doors as single supportive housing location serving eight residents. Now thirty years later, on Thursday, November 16 the agency celebrated its growth into a large and diversified leader in local community...
The New Winds Day Program at Durham Mental Health Services operated a BBQ cart this past summer, serving customers at the Salvation Army Thrift Store on Brock Street North from June to October. Two Day Program members who worked...
“If Blake’s story could help one person come forward with their struggles or help one person see mental health and addiction in a different light, he would consider that a success.” – Chris and Suzanne Garvey (Blake’s parents –...
Reporter Reka Szekely of Metroland Media has published an article about DMHS’ Senior Response Program partnership with the Region of Durham’s Local Housing Corporation. To read the article, please click here.
Alamzeb grew up in Pakistan where he was an air force pilot. After coming to Canada, he raised a family while working a variety of jobs. Work-related health issues and marital conflict led to financial insecurity and depression. With...
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and on Saturday, September 16, local musicians are shining a spotlight on this major community health problem. Taking place at The Moustache Club (15 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa), “Music for Mental Health:...
Annual Report 2016-17 Final Please find attached DMHS’ 2016-2017 Annual Report and celebrate with us the successes of those who shared their stories this past year.
DMHS operates two day programs for individuals with lived experience of mental illness – New Leaf based in Ajax and New Winds based in Whitby. These are safe, supportive environments where members can connect with peers, learn useful life...
Karen has experienced depression and anxiety from the age of 14. Despite a series of painful life events, she has overcome many challenges to achieve her current state of health. Here is her story. My life has been a...
