(Toronto, Feb. 28, 2019) – Mental Health Works – a national social enterprise led by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division – has a new, free resource developed by experts in the field that will help employers and managers of Ontario businesses looking for ways to address mental health in the workplace. Mental Health in […]Continue readingFree resource now available to help Ontario businesses address mental health in the workplace
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Henry Schein Canada donates $20,000 to CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in support of youth athlete mental health
(Toronto, Feb. 11, 2019) – Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, is pleased to announce that Henry Schein Canada, Inc. has made a $20,000 donation to the Talk Today program in support of youth athlete mental health. “CMHA Ontario is doing incredible work to create mental health awareness and reduce stigma among athletes with a […]Continue readingHenry Schein Canada donates $20,000 to CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in support of youth athlete mental health
CMHA Ontario launches its first-ever fellowship awards at Western University
(Toronto, Jan. 17, 2019) – Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division has launched its first-ever fellowship for doctoral students which will recognize and support mental health and addictions research in Ontario. CMHA Ontario will award two Western students fellowships valued at up to $5,000 each. The fellowships are open to doctoral students in public health, […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario launches its first-ever fellowship awards at Western University
Province unveils social assistance reforms
The Ontario government has announced its reforms to the province’s social assistance programs. This issue is of critical importance to the individuals CMHA serves, given nearly half of all people receiving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits live with a diagnosed mental illness. While news of the government’s social assistance reform over the last several […]Continue readingProvince unveils social assistance reforms
Ontario government on right track to supporting people living with mental health and addictions services
(Toronto, Nov. 15, 2018) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division strongly supports the direction of the provincial government on mental health and addictions as outlined in the fall economic statement. The following is reaction from Camille, Quenneville, CEO, CMHA Ontario: “The intent to prioritize a reduction in wait times for mental health […]Continue readingOntario government on right track to supporting people living with mental health and addictions services
Allowing police officers to provide naloxone without SIU reprisal a positive move
(Toronto, Nov. 13, 2018) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division welcomes today’s news from the Ontario government regarding the administration of naloxone by police officers. The following is a statement from Camille, Quenneville, CEO, CMHA Ontario: “Police are often the first to arrive on scene when a person is experiencing a mental […]Continue readingAllowing police officers to provide naloxone without SIU reprisal a positive move
CMHA Ontario welcomes implementation of Police Records Check Reform Act
(Toronto, Nov. 1, 2018) – Today is a milestone in the effort to reduce stigma and discrimination for people who’ve experienced a mental health crisis and come into contact with police. Today, Ontario’s Police Records Check Reform Act comes into effect. This means that police are not permitted to disclose non-conviction mental health records, including […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario welcomes implementation of Police Records Check Reform Act
CMHA Ontario welcomes government’s enhanced approach to treatment services
(Toronto, Oct. 22, 2018) – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario applauds the provincial government for its decision to maintain an essential health care service for individuals living with substance use and addictions issues related to opioids or other substances. CMHA Ontario is supportive of the Consumption and Treatment Services model, particularly the move to […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario welcomes government’s enhanced approach to treatment services
Collège Boréal and CMHA Ontario team up in support of mental health
(Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, Sudbury) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is pleased to partner with Collège Boréal on the launch of a unique fundraising initiative that reminds students about the importance of positive mental health on campus and throughout the province. Beginning today, the college will donate $5 of every application […]Continue readingCollège Boréal and CMHA Ontario team up in support of mental health
Rexall Foundation donates $10,000 to support youth athlete mental health
(Sept. 17, 2018, Toronto) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division would like to thank the Rexall Foundation for its $10,000 donation to Talk Today, a program which promotes positive mental health and provides suicide prevention education to amateur athletes, including Canada’s top junior hockey players. This donation will be used to support Talk […]Continue readingRexall Foundation donates $10,000 to support youth athlete mental health