b'Support Your Community and Walk for Mental Health Awareness!JoinCommunityCareDurhamasweWalkfora person to deal with their experience in isolation. We are Mental Health. Every Canadian experiences the a ectshere so people dont need to su er alone and in silence. of mental illness at some time in their lives whether itsThis free service is available throughout Durham Region. through a family member, friend or colleague. Each year,TheCCDWalkisnotonlyafundraiser,butalso 1in5Canadianswillpersonallyexperienceamentalraises awareness of mental health issues in our commu-health illness. nity. Show your support and walk with us on June 8th. You can play a role in supporting your community byProceedsgotosupportCCDservicesacrossDurham participating in the 14th Annual CCD Walk for MentalRegion.Make a di erence by registering today.Health Awareness.TheCCDWalkwilltakeplaceon Saturday June 8th from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Port PerryFor more information or to register as an individual Fairgrounds.or team, visit the CCD Walk Website at Participants can walk or run a 1, 2 or 5 km path alongwww.communitycaredurham.on.ca and click on the the scenic waterfront trail.After the walk, everyone isCCD Walk button or give us a call at 905-430-8014.welcome to enjoy a complimentary BBQ lunch. As a family oriented event, there are so many fun things to see and do. There will be entertainment, music, childrens games and so much more. An Information Tent will be set-up with dis-play booths from community groups sharing information. ChooseThere will be a Silent Auction and tons of draws to win amazing prizes. Participants who raise $20 or more willSilver Crossreceive a free Walk T-shirt. Pre-registration is preferred. By registering before June 1st, participants are eligible to enter into our Early Bird Draw.Great pricesFor over 40 years, Community Care Durham has been aevery dayregistered charity dedicated to providing care and support to more than 12,000 adults and their caregivers living in Beautiful showroom Durham Region who have needs related to aging, physi-try before you buy!cal and/or mental health. Services provided by CCD help Outstanding service adults maintain their health and independence at home.& installationOur mission statement, Community Care helps people Free in-home live at home with a network of support in caring commu- assessmentnities, demonstrates our commitment to provide clients with access to a wide range of valuable services such as: Financing & Food & Nutrition, Transportation, Support & Education,funding assistanceHealth & Wellness and Help at Home plus many more through our seven locations in Durham Region.If you or a loved one experience mental health chal-lenges, our COPE Mental Health service o ers support850 King St. W. Unit 9905.668.8560to cope with depression, stress, and anxiety, and other mental health illnesses.As one of our COPE staex- Oshawa silvercrossstores.complains, Just like a physical illness, mental illness can also stair liftsporch liftsmobility aidsceiling liftsbe debilitating, but unlike a physical disability mentaladp authorizedand emotional disabilities are often stigmatized, leaving FOCUS - MAY 201937'