Toronto Mayor John Tory made an official proclamation on Monday to launch Mental Health Week, a collaborative effort between the CMHA and Children’s Mental Health Ontario. Tory encouraged all citizens to care for their mental health and take advantage of community activities planned throughout the week.
“Each year, more than half a million children, youth and adults receive support and treatment from community mental health and addiction organizations in Ontario,” a portion of the proclamation read.
“The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario and Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) call attention to the importance of mental health and to the role each of us has in supporting those with mental health challenges.”
To coincide with the proclamation, Toronto city hall was illuminated green Monday, as was the 3D Toronto sign. Toronto city hall will be green Tuesday and Thursday as well.
More than 60 landmarks and business across southern Ontario are going green throughout the week to create awareness as part of the #GETLOUD campaign.
Among the landmarks to be lit green on Monday were the CN Tower and Niagara Falls.