Niagara women will meet to break the silence about mental illness. The Canadian Mental Health Association – Niagara Branch, in partnership with national sponsor Shoppers Drug Mart, is hosting a fundraiser to help dispel myths and create hope for the one in five Canadians who suffer from despair or other brain-based illnesses.
Women & Wellness – Real Life Transformations takes place Thursday, Feb. 17, at 7 p.m. at the DSBN Education Centre, 191 Carlton St. Catharines. Donations received at the event will help continue the TAMI (Talking About Mental Illness) program for Niagara teens, and help with a number of educational and support programs for people dealing with aspects of mental illness.