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SUMMARY:Brain Injury Awareness Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row bg_color=”#00000000″ top_padding=”0″ bottom_padding=”0″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_single_image image=”56227″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1779720292285{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”50″ row_id=”top”][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nBrain Injury on the Job\n1. Immediate Action & Reporting\n\nReport the Injury: Notify your supervisor immediately and seek medical attention. Ensure a formal report is filed.\nFile a WSIB/WCB Claim: Contact your provincial workers’ compensation board to initiate a claim for lost wages and medical coverage. For example\, Ontario workers can use the WSIB Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Program of Care for community-based early recovery and occupational support.\n\n2. Returning to Work\n\nWorkplace Accommodations: Employers are legally obligated to accommodate recovering employees to the best of their ability. This often involves modified hours\, ergonomic adjustments\, or reduced workloads.\nPlanning: Use the Brain Injury Canada Return to Work Guidebook for practical self-assessments\, checklists\, and strategies on how to transition back to employment successfully.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nOntario Brain Injury Association\nThis year’s focus: \nWhen Overdose Doesn’t Kill – But Still Harms – Ontario Brain Injury Association Raises Alarm\nOverlooked Consequences of Overdose & Brain Injury[/vc_column_text]Go to Site[vc_column_text]This June\, Brain Injury Awareness flags will be raised at city halls\, municipalities\, and community locations across Ontario.You can be part of the movement by flying a virtual flag online!\nUpdate your social media profile photo\, LinkedIn profile\, virtual background\, or email signature throughout June to show your support for individuals and families living with brain injury.Find Digital Resources Here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”40″][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\nOpioid overdose and Brain Injury\nOpioid overdoses can have catastrophic results\, including brain injury. Brain injuries present new challenges and changes that can be difficult to cope with\, particularly if the survivor is also trying to cope with substance use. \nDrug poisoning occurs when a toxic amount of one or more substances is introduced into the body\, a situation commonly referred to as an overdose. Overdose risk is influenced by multiple factors\, including the amount of substance taken\, changes in substance tolerance\, the use of multiple substances (knowingly or unknowingly)\, and the physiological effects of substances\, such as suppression of breathing\, consciousness\, or other vital functions.[/vc_column_text]Go to Opioid overdose page[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \n\nIn Canada\, June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Each year national\, provincial\, and local associations run campaigns to increase awareness about the prevalence of brain injury\, the obstacles that exist for those with brain injury\, and the need for more services and support at all stages of recovery. \nThis Brain Injury Awareness Month\, we are going Beyond the Injury to raise awareness of brain injury and its profound impacts on all aspects of daily life\, for individuals and for family/caregivers. \nOur goal is to generate more national awareness and understanding of brain injury\, and to raise money to continue developing programs and resources that will improve the lives of all Canadians living with brain injury.[/vc_column_text]Go to Brain Injury Canada[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/brain-injury-awareness-month-2026/
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UID:10000438-1780300800-1782838800@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:National Indigenous History Month
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nJune is National Indigenous History Month in Canada\, a time to recognize the rich history\, heritage and diversity of First Nations\, Inuit and Métis.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner]Go To Federal Web Page[/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.ohcow.on.ca/event/national-indigenous-history-month-2/
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SUMMARY:Men's Health Month 2026
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nSuspenders ON!\nThis June\, get your Suspenders On for someone you care about.\nSuspenders On is a Canadian Men’s Health Foundation campaign for Men’s Health Month. It’s a simple\, visible way to show up for the men in your life and help start the conversations that matter. [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]See the 2026 Campaign[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nListen to a Podcast that Adresses Men’s Issues\nListen to real conversations with influential Canadians\, athletes\, health experts\, and men who’ve lived through crisis\, tackling mental and physical health\, stress\, and resilience. Better health starts when men stop carrying it alone.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]Hear Podcast[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#F7F0DE”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2″ column_center=”true” width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1779809491973{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 5px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”56312″ img_size=”full” css=””][vc_column_text] \nAnswers to Questions on Men’s Health\nThe Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Website has a section dedicated to providing answers for questions about the most common men’s health conditions. Whether it is Colorectal Cancer or other cancers\, Depression\, Erectile Dysfunction or Heart Disease and more\, they provide professional advice and links to get further counselling and treatment.[/vc_column_text]CMHF Men’s Health Conditions[vc_column_text].\nHealth Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada have many online resources on Men’s health and life issues\, including family life and work-life balance.[/vc_column_text]Government Page on Men’s Issues[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”30″][vc_column][vc_column_text] \nEach year\, the week leading up to and including Father’s Day is Men’s Health Week — an excellent opportunity to reflect on and raise awareness about the importance of the health and well-being of Canadian men. Some organizations such as The Canadian Men’s Health Foundation designates the entire month of June as Men’s Health Month. In 2017\, The provincial government started a partnership with the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation to promote healthier lifestyles for men. In 2021\, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research published information about the health of boys and men in Canada\, looking at mental health and wellness\, violence\, disease\, accident rate\, and physical activity. \nLast year the 2025 Men’s Health Report was published\, and contained concerning reports of the health of Canadian men\, physically and mentally. \nIn the workplace\, it is known that men are less likely to seek support for mental health\, depression and emotional distress. In 2023\, research was done specifically on the mental health of workers in the skilled trades\, and found a connection between physical safety on the job and mental health. \n  \n  \nWorkplace Mental Health Webinar Series\n \nOHCOW’s Mayday\, Mayday Webinar series has featured sessions on mental health in male-dominated trades\, such as the 2023 webinar\, Crisis Planning for Worker & Responder Mental Health. \nSee the playlist for the 2025 Mayday\, Mayday here. \nAdditional resources:\nGovernment of Canada \nCanadian Mental Health Association[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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UID:10000444-1782518400-1782604799@www.ohcow.on.ca
SUMMARY:PTSD Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1780331683895{padding: 20px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Workplace” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:38px|text_align:left|color:%23E5850D|line_height:1.2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Signika%3A300%2Cregular%2C600%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1780332985958{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”56276″ img_size=”medium” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nThe Public Health Agency of Canada \nPublic Statement\nOn National Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day\, we come together to raise awareness around PTSD\, break the stigma\, and show support and compassion for those suffering. \nPost-traumatic stress can affect anyone\, regardless of background or circumstance. Living through a traumatic event can have a profound impact on a person’s mental health\, their relationships with family and friends\, and their ability to cope with everyday life. \nWhile anyone can develop PTSD\, many Canadians are at an increased risk because of the nature of their jobs. Every day\, frontline workers\, healthcare providers\, public safety and military personnel are called into action. They respond to emergencies of all kinds and are routinely exposed to trauma. It is important to learn how to recognize the symptoms of PTSD\, as they can vary in intensity over time and from person-to-person. \nThose struggling with mental health or substance use issues can find free resources and lists of supports in their area at Canada.ca/mental-health.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nCanadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)\nPTSD is a mental health condition triggered by traumatic events like natural disasters\, accidents\, war\, or assaults. Symptoms include unwanted thoughts or dreams\, physical responses\, strong negative emotions\, and loss of interest in activities. A person with PTSD could experience the event themselves or witness it happening to others. If you’re struggling\, please reach out for support.[/vc_column_text]CMHA Page[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text] \nOHCOW Resources\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] \n\nCrisis Planning for Worker & Responder Mental Health\nA 2023 MayDay\, MayDay Webinar Series Presentation\nRaising awareness and recognizing planning and operational strategies that can make a difference in the short & long term impact of trauma. \nLearn more about challenges faced by these frequently exposed front-line staff in their daily jobs\, and some solutions to reduce risk and mitigate harm from an agency\, industry and advocacy perspective. \nHealth and safety professionals\, first responders and other workers in many sectors have suffered disproportionate stress\, along with mental and physical harm/injury since the beginning of the pandemic. However\, there are also long-standing challenges in a workforce that is programmed to smile and go the extra mile when the inevitable effects linger and accumulate. How can we help individually and collectively\, especially from a workplace health and safety perspective? \n[/vc_column_text]GO TO MAYDAY MAYDAY VIDEO PAGE[/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row top_padding=”10″][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nPTSD Rules into Action\nA presentation made as part of OHCOW’s 2018 MayDay MayDay webinar series. \nMay 2018\, Presenter: Kim Slade\, Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) \n[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfJrodQeD4g” css=””][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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