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
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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
Eye-popping Supercar Saturday returns Aug, 25 – Proceeds support Canadian Mental Health Association
(Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, TORONTO) – Calling all car enthusiasts! Get up close with some of the most coveted luxury vehicles at SUPERCAR SATURDAY on Saturday, August 25th from noon to 3 pm. Proudly brought to you by BMW Toronto, Saturns Drives, and MINI Downtown, all proceeds from this eye-popping event will benefit the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division. More than […]Continue readingEye-popping Supercar Saturday returns Aug, 25 – Proceeds support Canadian Mental Health Association
Elliott solid choice as health minister to oversee government’s $1.9 billion mental health and addictions commitment
Toronto – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in reaction to the appointment of MPP Christine Elliott as Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. “We’d like to congratulate Christine Elliott on her appointment as Minister of Health and Long-Term Care. The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario […]Continue readingElliott solid choice as health minister to oversee government’s $1.9 billion mental health and addictions commitment
Education key, especially for young people, now that cannabis sales coming Oct. 17th
Toronto – Now that it will be available to the Ontario public as of Oct. 17th, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division believes more education is necessary to reduce the harms associated with cannabis use. “Learning more about the impact of cannabis use is among the most effective ways to lessen harmful impacts […]Continue readingEducation key, especially for young people, now that cannabis sales coming Oct. 17th