Unmasking Mental Health: The Helping Healer & CMHA Unite for Change

We at The Helping Healer and Friends are excited to announce our partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). This collaboration serves as a beacon of hope, emphasizing our commitment to making quality mental health support accessible to everyone. Together, we aim to destigmatize mental health challenges and empower individuals with trusted information and actionable resources, inspiring a future where mental health is recognized as a universal right. Our joint efforts will lead to the development of more community-driven initiatives and the expansion of peer-led support programs.

For the past nine years, The Helping Healer now re-branded as The Helping Healer and Friends has been at the forefront of public health, gender equality, and the healing arts, ensuring that voices are heard, resources are shared, and healing is embraced. Our journey has been fueled by passion, purpose, and an unwavering dedication to improving lives and fostering empowerment.

Today, we elevate our advocacy by partnering with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), an organization dedicated to recognizing mental health as a universal human right. This partnership is not just a collaboration; it is a powerful alliance that strengthens our mission to destigmatize mental health challenges, uplift communities, and provide tangible support to those in need. Your support in this journey is invaluable and will make a significant difference.

As the reigning Miss New Westminster North America World 2024 and a delegate for Miss Universe Canada 2025, I proudly stand as a champion for change. Both the Miss Universe Canada Organization and CMHA understand that mental well-being is essential for personal success and societal progress. Through every conversation, shared resource, and effort made, we are shaping a brighter and more compassionate world where seeking mental health support is met with understanding and respect, rather than shame.

How You Can Help

The Helping Healer and Friends partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is dedicated to fostering mental wellness through community-driven initiatives. our focus includes peer-led support programs, trauma-informed recovery workshops, and accessible mental health education.

Change begins with awareness, and action fuels transformation. By supporting these initiative, you are contributing to a future where everyone has access to mental health support, education, and resources.

Here’s how you can help:

✔ Share mental health resources with friends and family.

✔ Engage in conversations that promote understanding and break down stigmas.

✔ Donate to mental health initiatives, ensuring vital services remain accessible to those in need.

🔗 [Donate Here](https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/events/miss-universe-canada/) (Tax receipts available)

If you choose to donate, please sign with my full name, Musulyn Massaquoi, and leave an encouraging/supportive message so that your contribution is directed appropriately. Your support will help provide essential mental health programs, crisis support, and advocacy initiatives. For example, a donation of $75 could directly impact someone’s mental health journey. Your support could mean the difference between someone receiving the help they need and not.

Beyond donations, you can also get involved by

-Volunteering at events,

- Becoming a community ambassador, or participating in digital advocacy efforts.

Upcoming events include interactive wellness workshops and storytelling campaigns that amplify lived experiences in mental health recovery.

Together, lets Make a Difference

With The Helping Healer and Friends, CMHA, and your unwavering support, we can create an environment where mental health is embraced, advocacy is amplified, and healing is possible for all. Your role in this movement is crucial, and we value your contribution. Let’s walk this path together and be the change we wish to see, knowing that each of us plays an important part in this collective effort.

🌍 Mental health matters. Let’s stand for it, speak for it, and fight for it—together. Our advocacy is not just a choice but a necessity in today's world. It’s a universal issue that connects us all, and we can make a difference by working together, understanding that we are part of a global community united in this cause.

National Resources

- Crisis Services Canada

A 24/7 toll-free hotline offering immediate crisis support for those in need.

Website: [www.crisisservicescanada.ca](https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca)

- Kids Help Phone

Provides confidential assistance via phone, text, or live chat for young people.

Website: [www.kidshelpphone.ca](https://www.kidshelpphone.ca)

- Canadian Suicide Prevention Service

Offers crisis intervention and essential mental health information around the clock.

Website: [www.suicideprevention.ca](https://www.suicideprevention.ca)

- CMHA Local Branches

Numerous branches across Canada deliver local support through counselling, community programs, and educational initiatives.

Find your branch:[cmha.ca](https://cmha.ca)

International Resources

- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - USA

A leading organization providing education, advocacy, and support for mental health challenges.

Website: [www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org)

- Mind - United Kingdom

Delivers comprehensive advice, support, and resources, touching millions of lives annually.

Website: [www.mind.org.uk](https://www.mind.org.uk)

- Mental Health America (MHA)

Advocates for mental health as a vital component of overall well-being, with a wide range of tools and community programs.

Website: [www.mhanational.org](https://www.mhanational.org)

- World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH)

An international body dedicated to raising global mental health awareness and fostering recovery.

Website: [www.wfmh.global](https://www.wfmh.global)

Our partnership with CMHA allows us to handpick these resources, ensuring that anyone in need can find immediate support and long-term guidance locally and internationally.