Often called the ‘saddest day of the year,’ the science behind Blue Monday is debated. However, it’s a reminder that many people feel the weight of winter, financial stress, or loneliness around this time. In a Canadian Social Survey, more than 1 in 10 people reported feeling lonely always or often, and it can have […]Continue readingTips to support yourself through the winter blues
A new research study highlights the worsening homelessness crisis in Ontario and warns that, without serious intervention, the situation could get worse over the next decade. Released by the Association of Municipalities in Ontario, in partnership with the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) and the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) and Helpseeker Technologies, […]Continue readingNew research reveals growing cost of homelessness in Ontario
(Toronto, Dec. 12, 2024) – The premier stated today that vulnerable individuals who need mental health and addictions support will receive the care they need for the rest of their lives, a statement which was supported by both the ministers of housing and mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is confused by […]Continue readingNew legislation neglects to include funding for mental health, addictions supports
Toronto, ON – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s Your Health Space program, is set to host its first-ever symposium, Leaders Advancing Wellness: Sharing Strategies for a Flourishing Health Care Workplace. This landmark event will take place in downtown Toronto on April 29 and 30, 2025, bringing together healthcare leaders from across Ontario. […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario’s Your Health Space to Host Inaugural Symposium on Workplace Mental Health
At CMHA Ontario, we recognize that the violence faced by 2 Spirit, trans, and non-binary individuals is not a thing of the past—it is an urgent and ongoing crisis. On Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), we mourn those whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence while acknowledging the persistent systemic barriers and discrimination these communities […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario honours Transgender Day of Remembrance
NEWS RELEASE (Toronto, Oct. 31, 2024) – With the final milestone in Ontario’s alcohol retail expansion complete, a coalition of public health, research and community mental health and addictions organizations are once again calling for a comprehensive health care strategy. The organizations published an open letter urging the Ontario government to develop a co-ordinated action […]Continue readingCoalition urges immediate action on health care strategy following alcohol retail expansion
STATEMENT (Toronto, October 30, 2024) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in reaction to the province’s 2024 fall economic statement: “Today’s fall economic statement fails to acknowledge a critical part of Ontario’s infrastructure: the health and social services that are essential to the […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario reaction to province’s 2024 fall economic statement
CMHA Ontario launches “Someone’s Someone” – a provincial campaign to humanize substance use and drive change In Ontario, addiction is more than a statistic—it’s a deeply personal crisis affecting our families, friends and communities. Behind every number, there’s a story. Behind every story, there’s a person—a person who was someone’s someone. Today, we’re proud to […]Continue readingCMHH Ontario launches “Someone’s Someone” – a provincial campaign to humanize substance use and drive change
Advocacy for addictions education and support, advising on systemic reform for mental health and addictions supports for justice-involved individuals, and growth and development of provincial programs are among the many achievements by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division highlighted in its 2023-24 annual report. Approved at CMHA Ontario’s annual general meeting this week, the […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario highlights past year’s achievements in 2023-24 annual report
(Ottawa, Aug. 20, 2024) – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is urging the province to remain focused on addressing the opioid crisis as a health issue, that includes aspects of harm reduction, without perpetuating stigma that is often detrimental to individuals seeking help. CMHA Ontario encourages the government to remain open to forms […]Continue readingMaintain aspects of harm reduction as part of hub model; lessen the stigma around opioid use