[homeles_ot-l] Mental Health Week theme is "Celebrate the Creative Journey" (May 5-11, 2013)

[Linda O'Neil]

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Mental Health Week has been celebrated in Canada for 60 years. This year's Ottawa celebration, May 5 to 11, is themed "Celebrate the Creative Journey" and features a wide range of arts events including dance and music performances, an art vernissage, a youth event referred to as a "DJ/Graffiti/mentoring/anything but the kitchen sink experience" and a film/ art/ music/open mic event at Arts Court. Other events include a walk for mental health and suicide prevention training for youth.

"Mental Health Week is a time to remind ourselves to invest in ourselves, improve our mental fitness and restore our mental strength," says Tim Simboli, Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Association, Ottawa. "This year a number of local agencies are working together bring to some wonderful activities that allow the community to sample many of the things that help us be mentally strong and agile: physical activity, creative endeavours, preparing for challenges, socializing, and simply enjoying ourselves."

Participate in Mental Health Week 2013 Mental Health Week 2013 theme is "Celebrate the Creative Journey" (May 5-11, 2013)

Theme: Celebrate the Creative Journey!
May 5-11, 2013, various locations
Loads of events, lots of ways to be involved, learn, and share your stories.
For more information, please visit the website: http://www.mhweekottawa.ca/index.html
Follow on Twitter: @MHWeekOttawa
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mental-Health-Week-Ottawa/375491012559652
Media contact: Tim Simboli, executive director, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch, 613-737-7791 ext 450, executivedirector at cmhaottawa.ca<mailto:executivedirector at cmhaottawa.ca>

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Sunday, May 5, Registration - 1:30 p.m., Walk - 2:00 p.m.
Peace of Mind Walk
Sponsored by the Schizophrenia Society
Location: Trolley Station, Britannia Park, 2805 Carling Ave.
Open to all. Register to walk and/or pledge a walker at
http://tinyurl.com/PeaceofMindsWalk
More information: Shelia Deighton, SDeighton at schizoprenia.on.ca<mailto:SDeighton at schizoprenia.on.ca>

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Tuesday, May 7, 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Move. Create. Discover - Dance Workshop with Hannah Beach
Sponsored by Family Services Ottawa
Free. Limited registration.
Location: Ottawa Salus, 2000 Scott St.
Register with Tim Deslippe, (613) 725-3601, ext 149, tdeslippe at familyservicesottawa.org<mailto:tdeslippe at familyservicesottawa.org>

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Wednesday, May 8, 2:00 p.m.
Propeller Dance Performance
Sponsored by The Royal.
Free. Open to all.
Location: Winter Garden, The Royal, 1145 Carling Ave.
More information: Judith Haney, Judith at propellerdance.com<mailto:Judith at propellerdance.com>

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Wednesday, May 8, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
SafeTALK - Suicide Prevention Training
Sponsored by Youth Net/Reseau Ado
Free. Limited registration. For youth only.
Location: CHEO, 401 Smyth Rd.
Register with Faron Gogo, FGogo at cheo.on.ca<mailto:FGogo at cheo.on.ca>

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Thursday, May 9, 2:00-4:00, Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
"The Rivers Run," Big Bucket Band Documentary Film Premiere and Concert
Sponsored by Ottawa Salus
$10. Open to all. Proceeds support Salus programs and services. Ticket subsidies available.
Location: The Mayfair Theatre, 1074 Bank St.
More information or to reserve tickets: Megan Piercey Monafu, 613-565-6822, mpmonafu at salus.on.ca<mailto:mpmonafu at salus.on.ca>
Media contact: Lisa Ker, Executive Director 613-729-0123 x222, lker at salus.on.ca<mailto:lker at salus.on.ca>

This short film portrays the experience of a group of musicians who, after defining their country/rock sound, became the Salus Big Bucket Band. This short film showcases the positive impact of music and music-making upon individual recovery journeys. The screening will be followed by a live performance of the band and special musical guests.
"Music brings people together.  Music builds hope and relationships.  Music creates change."
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Friday, May 10th - 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Arts Vernissage
Sponsored by Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa
Location: Arts Court, Courtroom, 2 Daly Ave.
Free. Open to all.
To show your art, contact Christine Gagné, 613-737-7791, cgagne at cmhaottawa.ca<mailto:cgagne at cmhaottawa.ca>

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Friday, May 10th - 6:30 to 9:30
BBQ/DJ Dance
Sponsored by APPLE.
Open to all. $2.00 at the door.
Location: Bronson Centre, Mac Hall, 900 Bronson Ave
More information: William Ayotte, contact_apple at hotmail.com<mailto:contact_apple at hotmail.com>
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Saturday, May 11th - 10am to 2pm
Dundonald Park Re-opening Celebration
Sponsored by Somerset West Community Health Centre
Free. Open to all.
Location: Dundonald Park, Somerset West at Bay St.
More information: Elizabeth Chin, 613-233-4443, echin at centretownchc.org<mailto:echin at centretownchc.org>

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Saturday, May 11
Inspire 2013 Youth event
Sponsored by YouthNet and Shopify
DJ/Graffiti/mentoring/anything but the kitchen sink experience.
Limited space: 80 teens
Register at www.inspire2013.ca<http://www.inspire2013.ca>
More information: Faron Gogo, fgogo at cheo.on.ca<mailto:fgogo at cheo.on.ca>, (613) 738-3915

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Saturday, May 11, noon - 4:00 p.m.
Mad About the Arts (Court)
Film, art, music, open mic
Sponsored by Arts Court and the Canadian Film Institute
Free. Open to all.
Location: Arts Court, Courtroom, Library and Studio, 2 Daly Ave,
To participate, contact: Heather Bruce, 613-729-5832, hbruce at salus.on.ca <mailto:hbruce at salus.on.ca%20>

Linda O'Neil
Public Education Consultant
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch
301-1355 Bank St., Ottawa ON, K1H 8K7
loneil at cmhaottawa.ca<mailto:loneil at cmhaottawa.ca>
Tel: (613) 737-7791 Ext 135

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