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Housing First: The Path to Recovery

For decades, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has been advocating for equitable access to affordable housing for Ontarians living with mental health and addictions issues. Since 2017, CMHAs across the province have recommended new investments for an additional 30,000 supportive housing units across the province over the next 10 years. As housing service providers […]Continue readingHousing First: The Path to Recovery

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CMHA branches endorse Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council’s Supportive Housing Strategy

The Executive Directors and Chief Executive Officers of the 30 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches in Ontario wish to commend the Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council (the Council) for its well-researched Annual Report. Collectively, CMHAs provide more than 25 percent of all community mental health-funded housing units in the province. It’s with […]Continue readingCMHA branches endorse Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council’s Supportive Housing Strategy

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CMHA Ontario 2016 Pre-Budget Submission

Through Open Minds, Healthy Minds: Ontario’s Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, the provincial government has made mental health a priority. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario commends the provincial government for its ongoing investments and continued leadership in the implementation of this strategy, which includes a 10-year commitment to meeting the mental health […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario 2016 Pre-Budget Submission

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CMHA Ontario 2015 Pre-Budget Submission

The pre-budget submission from Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario asks the provincial government for appropriate investment in three key areas: Affordable Housing Income Security, Access to Education And Employment Supports Increasing Access to a Core Basket of Services Investments in these key areas align with the strategic pillars of the second phase of Open Minds, […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario 2015 Pre-Budget Submission

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Housing and Mental Health

Housing is a basic human right and requirement for good health. According to the United Nations’ Universal Declaration Of Human Rights the right to housing is protected under international law, and Canada has endorsed such rights guaranteeing “an adequate standard of living… including adequate food, clothing and housing.” Likewise, the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion […]Continue readingHousing and Mental Health

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Joint Submission to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Long-Term Affordable Housing Consultation Session

A submission on the provincial affordable housing strategy, jointly submitted by CMHA Ontario and five provincial organizations representing mental health and addictions consumers and service providers. (July, 2009) For background information about the strategy and consultation, see “Ontario’s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy Consultation Document” at www.mah.gov.on.ca. Summary of Recommendations Many people with mental health and/or addictions […]Continue readingJoint Submission to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Long-Term Affordable Housing Consultation Session

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