Our Goal
Depression is a treatable mental illness.
Physical activity can help reduce depression.
We design and deliver programs that can help treat depression through physical activity. To save one life at a time, we help youth to feel “UNBREAKABLE”.
CameronHelps works to build awareness of the issues and reduce the stigma associated with suicide and mental illness. We partner with experts to deliver programs that build self-esteem and treat those in need. We work with schools and organizations to deliver a message of health and hope.
Healthy body, healthy mind. Unbreakable. It can SAVE a life.
You can help!
Latest News
Jingle all the way for 5K for CVH Team Unbreakable
Posted on 21/01/2012
What a way to celebrate Christmas AND the conclusion of a successful running program! Credit Valley Hospital’s youth run group therapy members, called CVH Team Unbreakable, completed their 12-week training with a 5K run with over 3,000 other people dressed … Continue reading →
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How the taboo against reporting on suicide met its end
Posted on 12/12/2011
When Gerry Nott took over as editor-in-chief of the Ottawa Citizen two years ago, one of his unconventional moves was to send reporters to a rural community to find out why two teenagers had killed themselves. Read the Globe & … Continue reading →
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Dan McGann honoured with Quality of Life Award
Posted on 12/12/2011
In 2006, social worker Dan McGann made a decision that would improve the quality of life for his patients, their families, and members of the community. Read More Dan is a special friend and adviser to CameronHelps. He has helped … Continue reading →
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Teen suicide: Chasing down demons
Posted on 05/12/2011
Most runners measure their progress by time or kilometres, concrete numbers that can be recorded and compared. But here, at The Credit Valley Hospital, the only variable these teens log is their mood, pre- and post-exercise, as they gather to … Continue reading →
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Rotary Club Mississauga-Lakeshore Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
Posted on 11/11/2011
Oct 21st 2011 – The Rotary Club Mississauga-Lakeshore Wine Tasting and Silent Auction to benefit CameronHelps was successful. http://www.mississauga.com/community/article/1230392–wine-event-raises-awareness
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Ontario’s chief coroner ponders review of youth suicides
Posted on 07/11/2011
The office of the chief coroner for Ontario is considering conducting a review of youth suicides in the province, with particular attention to victims who identified as, or were perceived to be, gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. Read the complete … Continue reading →
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