Today is the start of Mental Health Week 2026 with the theme "Come Together" – a reminder that connection is one of our most powerful tools for wellbeing.
What happens when we connect with others? Our brains release dopamine and oxytocin, chemicals that boost our motivation to …bond and support our overall wellbeing. These moments of connection – whether it's sharing a meal, calling a friend, or even exchanging words with a stranger – activate our brain's reward system in meaningful ways.
When connection is missing, our bodies feel it. Loneliness triggers stress responses that can affect our mood, focus, energy levels, and even our immune systems. In Canada, 13% of people say they feel lonely "always or often," with youth reporting some of the highest rates at 17%.
But here's what's encouraging: social connection acts as a protective factor against stress and promotes resilience. Having supportive relationships, participating in community groups, and feeling understood and valued by others creates a buffer against life's challenges.
This Mental Health Week, we encourage you to take a moment to reach out. Call someone you care about, join a community activity, or simply be present with the people around you. Small acts of connection make a real difference – for yourself and others!
#HPCAS #MentalHealthWeek2026 #ComeTogether #MentalHealthMatters
Let’s Get Social
15 hours ago
Planning to tackle potty training soon? Join us for Potty Training Strategies for Caregivers of Young Children.
This practical workshop helps you approach potty training with confidence, covering key strategies for all young children, including those with ASD. We'll explore common …challenges and share ASD-friendly supports like visual schedules and sensory considerations.
Our next session is Thursday, May 19, 6:30 pm – 8 pm, virtually.
Scan the QR code or visit the link in bio to register:
bit.ly/4kDGgQQ
Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at:
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
#HPCAS
Planning to tackle potty training soon? Join us for Potty Training Strategies for Caregivers of Young Children.
This practical workshop helps you approach potty training with confidence, covering key strategies for all young children, including those with ASD. We'll explore common …challenges and share ASD-friendly supports like visual schedules and sensory considerations.
Our next session is Thursday, May 19, 6:30 pm – 8 pm, virtually.
Scan the QR code or visit the link in bio to register:
bit.ly/4kDGgQQ
Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at:
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
#HPCAS
18 hours ago
Meet Trish, our Volunteer Coordinator and this month's staff spotlight feature! ✨
For nearly 15 years, Trish has been connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities at HPCAS, building connections that help our community in countless ways.
"I love working with …volunteers who bring kindness, empathy and generosity into everything they do. Knowing that I play a part in enabling those connections gives my work a deep sense of purpose."
What sets this work apart is an intentional focus on creating inclusive volunteer opportunities that deeply reflect our vision, mission and values — diverse communities, removing barriers and ensuring every volunteer feels valued and respected. Every choice Trish makes sees the bigger picture of how individual acts of support create networks that extend far beyond our office.
When not coordinating volunteers, you might catch Trish behind the DJ booth! Alongside 25 years of spinning tracks and getting people dancing, there's also a love for woodworking – a completely different pace that allows for slowing down and building something meaningful.
We could go on and on about the impact Trish makes here, the commitment to equity, connection and community, but what really stands out is how 15 years of dedication has shaped so much of what makes HPCAS strong.
Thank you, Trish, for bringing people together in service of children and families 💚
#HPCAS #StaffSpotlight
Meet Trish, our Volunteer Coordinator and this month's staff spotlight feature! ✨
For nearly 15 years, Trish has been connecting volunteers with meaningful opportunities at HPCAS, building connections that help our community in countless ways.
"I love working with …volunteers who bring kindness, empathy and generosity into everything they do. Knowing that I play a part in enabling those connections gives my work a deep sense of purpose."
What sets this work apart is an intentional focus on creating inclusive volunteer opportunities that deeply reflect our vision, mission and values — diverse communities, removing barriers and ensuring every volunteer feels valued and respected. Every choice Trish makes sees the bigger picture of how individual acts of support create networks that extend far beyond our office.
When not coordinating volunteers, you might catch Trish behind the DJ booth! Alongside 25 years of spinning tracks and getting people dancing, there's also a love for woodworking – a completely different pace that allows for slowing down and building something meaningful.
We could go on and on about the impact Trish makes here, the commitment to equity, connection and community, but what really stands out is how 15 years of dedication has shaped so much of what makes HPCAS strong.
Thank you, Trish, for bringing people together in service of children and families 💚
#HPCAS #StaffSpotlight
2 days ago
Last chance to join Mindfully Parenting! Our spring session wraps up tomorrow, May 6.
This virtual program has been helping caregivers develop mindful approaches to parenting challenges and build stronger connections with their children.
Join us for this last session, May 6 from …6:30 pm – 8 pm, virtually.
Scan the QR code or visit the link in bio to register:
bit.ly/4kDGgQQ
Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at:
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
#HPCAS
Last chance to join Mindfully Parenting! Our spring session wraps up tomorrow, May 6.
This virtual program has been helping caregivers develop mindful approaches to parenting challenges and build stronger connections with their children.
Join us for this last session, May 6 from …6:30 pm – 8 pm, virtually.
Scan the QR code or visit the link in bio to register:
bit.ly/4kDGgQQ
Community Engagement & Prevention programs are free. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at:
📧 CommunityEngagementTeam@h-pcas.ca
📲 519-271-5290
#HPCAS
2 days ago
We work with community partners to build awareness and respond to human trafficking, focusing on prevention and protection.
Supporting well-being, together.
Learn more at h-pcas.ca
#HuronPerthCAS #SupportingWellBeing #SharedLearning
We work with community partners to build awareness and respond to human trafficking, focusing on prevention and protection.
Supporting well-being, together.
Learn more at h-pcas.ca
#HuronPerthCAS #SupportingWellBeing #SharedLearning
2 days ago
Red Dress Day remembers, honours, and advocates for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S).
Created by Métis artist Jaime Black, this day of awareness serves as a powerful reminder of an ongoing crisis. Indigenous women face disproportionately high …rates of violence – experiencing physical and sexual assault at rates far exceeding those of non-Indigenous women.
As a Children's Aid Society, we acknowledge the harmful role child welfare systems have historically played in separating Indigenous families and contributing to this violence. We recognize that attacks against Indigenous women, girls and 2-Spirit people continue to impact the children and families we serve.
Progress means listening to Indigenous voices, learning from their strength and resilience, and standing with families who seek justice and healing. Today and every day, we commit to doing better.
We encourage you to wear red today in solidarity and remembrance.
Resources:
Hope for Wellness Help Line (Indigenous-centred): 1-855-242-3310
National Family and Survivors Circle: 1-844-413-6649
Concerned about a child or youth? Call us 24/7:
519.271.5290 or 519.524.7356
Toll-free: 1.800.668.5094
#HPCAS #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S
Red Dress Day remembers, honours, and advocates for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2-Spirit people (MMIWG2S).
Created by Métis artist Jaime Black, this day of awareness serves as a powerful reminder of an ongoing crisis. Indigenous women face disproportionately high …rates of violence – experiencing physical and sexual assault at rates far exceeding those of non-Indigenous women.
As a Children's Aid Society, we acknowledge the harmful role child welfare systems have historically played in separating Indigenous families and contributing to this violence. We recognize that attacks against Indigenous women, girls and 2-Spirit people continue to impact the children and families we serve.
Progress means listening to Indigenous voices, learning from their strength and resilience, and standing with families who seek justice and healing. Today and every day, we commit to doing better.
We encourage you to wear red today in solidarity and remembrance.
Resources:
Hope for Wellness Help Line (Indigenous-centred): 1-855-242-3310
National Family and Survivors Circle: 1-844-413-6649
Concerned about a child or youth? Call us 24/7:
519.271.5290 or 519.524.7356
Toll-free: 1.800.668.5094
#HPCAS #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S
3 days ago
The Huron-Perth CAS is building our next Strategic Plan — and we want to hear from you.
What priorities should be guiding our work? We want to know.
A short, anonymous survey is now open to all stakeholders to share your perspective. It takes about 5 minutes and you don't …need to answer every question.
Responses will be accepted over the next week.
Your input will help shape the priorities and goals we carry forward. All responses are seen only by our consulting team and are completely anonymous – no identifying information is collected.
Visit the link in our bio or scan the QR code to share your thoughts.
Thank you for taking the time to share.
#HPCAS #StrategicPlanning #CommunityInput
The Huron-Perth CAS is building our next Strategic Plan — and we want to hear from you.
What priorities should be guiding our work? We want to know.
A short, anonymous survey is now open to all stakeholders to share your perspective. It takes about 5 minutes and you don't …need to answer every question.
Responses will be accepted over the next week.
Your input will help shape the priorities and goals we carry forward. All responses are seen only by our consulting team and are completely anonymous – no identifying information is collected.
Visit the link in our bio or scan the QR code to share your thoughts.
Thank you for taking the time to share.
#HPCAS #StrategicPlanning #CommunityInput
3 days ago
We recognize that health and well-being are shaped by social and economic conditions, and we work with partners to address them.
Supporting well-being, together.
Learn more at h-pcas.ca
#HuronPerthCAS #SupportingWellBeing #SharedLearning
We recognize that health and well-being are shaped by social and economic conditions, and we work with partners to address them.
Supporting well-being, together.
Learn more at h-pcas.ca
#HuronPerthCAS #SupportingWellBeing #SharedLearning
3 days ago
Today is the start of Mental Health Week 2026 with the theme "Come Together" – a reminder that connection is one of our most powerful tools for wellbeing.
What happens when we connect with others? Our brains release dopamine and oxytocin, chemicals that boost our motivation to …bond and support our overall wellbeing. These moments of connection – whether it's sharing a meal, calling a friend, or even exchanging words with a stranger – activate our brain's reward system in meaningful ways.
When connection is missing, our bodies feel it. Loneliness triggers stress responses that can affect our mood, focus, energy levels, and even our immune systems. In Canada, 13% of people say they feel lonely "always or often," with youth reporting some of the highest rates at 17%.
But here's what's encouraging: social connection acts as a protective factor against stress and promotes resilience. Having supportive relationships, participating in community groups, and feeling understood and valued by others creates a buffer against life's challenges.
This Mental Health Week, we encourage you to take a moment to reach out. Call someone you care about, join a community activity, or simply be present with the people around you. Small acts of connection make a real difference – for yourself and others!
#HPCAS #MentalHealthWeek2026 #ComeTogether #MentalHealthMatters
Today is the start of Mental Health Week 2026 with the theme "Come Together" – a reminder that connection is one of our most powerful tools for wellbeing.
What happens when we connect with others? Our brains release dopamine and oxytocin, chemicals that boost our motivation to …bond and support our overall wellbeing. These moments of connection – whether it's sharing a meal, calling a friend, or even exchanging words with a stranger – activate our brain's reward system in meaningful ways.
When connection is missing, our bodies feel it. Loneliness triggers stress responses that can affect our mood, focus, energy levels, and even our immune systems. In Canada, 13% of people say they feel lonely "always or often," with youth reporting some of the highest rates at 17%.
But here's what's encouraging: social connection acts as a protective factor against stress and promotes resilience. Having supportive relationships, participating in community groups, and feeling understood and valued by others creates a buffer against life's challenges.
This Mental Health Week, we encourage you to take a moment to reach out. Call someone you care about, join a community activity, or simply be present with the people around you. Small acts of connection make a real difference – for yourself and others!
#HPCAS #MentalHealthWeek2026 #ComeTogether #MentalHealthMatters
6 days ago
Spring farm visits are a great way for families to connect with where food comes from, but farms can be unpredictable places for children who aren't familiar with the environment.
There are lots of interesting things for curious kids to explore. The key is helping children understand …that farms are working environments where safety has to come first. Here are some important reminders.
When visiting farms with children:
– Keep kids close and in designated areas – farm work happens quickly
– Equipment looks fascinating but should never be touched or climbed on
– Animals need space, even the friendly ones that seem approachable
– Grain bins, silos and storage areas are off-limits – they can be dangerous
– Always abide by farm staff rules
A good rule: If you're not sure whether something is safe, ask first. Farm families know their property best and want everyone to have a positive, safe experience.
Teaching children to respect farm environments helps them appreciate agriculture while staying out of harm's way.
#HPCAS #SafetyAwarenessSeries #FarmSafety
Spring farm visits are a great way for families to connect with where food comes from, but farms can be unpredictable places for children who aren't familiar with the environment.
There are lots of interesting things for curious kids to explore. The key is helping children understand …that farms are working environments where safety has to come first. Here are some important reminders.
When visiting farms with children:
– Keep kids close and in designated areas – farm work happens quickly
– Equipment looks fascinating but should never be touched or climbed on
– Animals need space, even the friendly ones that seem approachable
– Grain bins, silos and storage areas are off-limits – they can be dangerous
– Always abide by farm staff rules
A good rule: If you're not sure whether something is safe, ask first. Farm families know their property best and want everyone to have a positive, safe experience.
Teaching children to respect farm environments helps them appreciate agriculture while staying out of harm's way.
#HPCAS #SafetyAwarenessSeries #FarmSafety