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The Work Initiative Network Focus on Mental Health
Serving over 37 thousand people across East Toronto, Woodgreen Community Services has a variety of programs, such as child care assistance, immigration services, and employment resources. The programs fall into a few different sections: Children and Youth, Health and Wellness, Homeward Bound, Seniors, Employment, Housing, and Immigrant Settlement. The Work Initiative Network (WIN) falls into the Health and Wellness section. This program helps people who have dealt with long-term mental health challenges return to the workforce by focusing on employment training. It works on a referral basis, as it is a partnership program with the Michael Garron Hospital, CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), Alternatives, Woodgreen, and Reconnect. WIN works closely…
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Write On!
Journaling for Adults By Jessica Herrington You might think that writing in a journal is something only 10-year-olds do. I, for one, had several diaries when I was a child: a Minnie Mouse one with a tiny lock; a dark green one that said “Capricorn” across the top, with a picture of the goat in the middle; a light blue one with a picture of a wolf on the cover; and one speckled black and pink with faeries dancing across the front and back. I recently started writing in a journal for the first time since I was 14. I’m not sure why, because a lot of significant events took…
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In Defense of the Romance Novel
An enthusiast explains why reading romance can be healthy.
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Swimming The Extra Mile
Hitting the pool for a new kind of workout.
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Headwise
Why starting a headache diary is a smart way to get relief.
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Needle Knowledge
Acupuncture is a prevalent healing technique in the Danforth area. Here is a general overview of its healing qualities and how it may work for you, whether you think you need it or not.
