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Their mission is to support our communities' efforts to promote economic and educational development, mental and physical health, political and international awareness.

Open Sky programs complement the efforts of other professionals, to address barriers and relieve suffering. Through the daily rhythm of care farming, and by learning and practicing independent living skills, day-participants and residents develop habits and abilities that foster a more balanced and resilient life. Vocation and employability are also enhanced. Open Sky provides public education via workshops, trainings, lectures and written information, on issues of mental health and disability. Mental Health First Aid is a core training for staff, volunteers, participants and local citizens, toward wider community mental health strategies and understandings.

* Creative Retirement is a not-for-profit organization devoted to life-long learning. * We are firm believers in mental stimulation as a major factor in good health and longevity. * We provide interesting and informative programs for people of varied interests. * We offer programs at affordable prices.

Since it’s inception seven years ago, Lookup Theatre has performed at The Art Gallery of Ontario, LuminaTO, Nuite Blance, HarbourFront Centre and Cirque Pacifica (Hawaii), to name just a few. They have developed and performed several full-length kids’ shows on environmental awareness at The Kid’s World of Energy Festival and HarbourKIDS. During the fall and winter 2010/2011, Lookup developed a circus and theatre show with youth in the mental health community, to build self-esteem, encourage dignity and spread awareness of mental health issues in Canada. Now and over the next 2 years the youth are going to high schools in Toronto spreading their message with our circus show. In the summer of 2011, they brought the joy of social circus and theatre to the youth in Grey/Bruce County. This coming summer of 2012 help support the youth tour their environmental show in Grey/ Bruce county.

Heartspeak provides a platform to share your story & connect with others. Heartspeakers from all walks of life contribute and share stories that inspire (spanning ability, race, culture, socio-economic status, faith, age) and lessons learned. Heartspeak integrates topics confronting youth today—relationships, mental health, school life, transitions, mental health, addictions, safety, equity/inclusion, social justice (rights of children and youth), finding purpose, and navigating career paths. Heartspeak themes address Aboriginal issues, disabilities, homelessness, gender/sexual minorities (LGBTQI), racism, bullying/violence. Heartspeak learning resources/services bring greater understanding of the issues confronting youth today and provides a vehicle for educators/school staff (teachers, principals, superintendents); children & youth (grades 4-12/post-secondary);parents/families/siblings; community youth organizations’ to spark dialogue and share solutions.

Slip free of daily concerns... Rejuvenation and health are closer than you think! Derived from ancient Buddhist theory, Puti Meditation provides a unique method to free the spirit and renew the mind. It offers a space to find relief from stress and return to a state of natural tranquility, improving mental clarity and overall health. Puti Meditation applies traditional practices to the challenges of the modern day world. The result is a uniquely effective self-cultivation technique that dissolves stress, grounds the spirit, dispels illness and holistically enhances both body and mind. These self-cultivation techniques are accessible and practical, yielding results quickly. As such, they are particularly well-suited to the pressures of modern life… and the health issues that accompany those pressures. In its mere 17 years of availability to the public, Puti Meditation has already benefited millions of people.

ABC Head Start provides a proven program that helps preschool children develop the critical thinking, language, social/emotional and physical skills they need to be ready for school and achieve success in learning and life. Our early learning program integrates skills development with health nutrition and other community supports for children. We provide wrap around services for vulnerable families to help them support their child’s learning and development, promote a healthy family and address issues such as poverty, employment, settlement, English as a second language, mental health, isolation, family violence, and many more complex issues. ABC Head Start works with a wide range of community partners to meet the needs of children and families.

Vipassana is a logical process of mental purification through self-observation. Although springing from the teachings of the Buddha, this non-sectarian technique is open to everyone regardless of background or belief.

The Michener Institute is Canada's leading post-secondary educational institution for applied health sciences. Founded in 1958 and located in downtown Toronto, Michener's unique combination of theory, laboratory instruction and clinical education prepares health professionals to meet the growing demands of Canada's health care system. Michener's expertise in applied health science education is nationally and internationally renowned. We serve over 800 full-time and 4,000 continuing education students with more than 30 academic offerings, and are constantly developing new programs to meet the changing needs of Canada's health care system.