The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (the Centre) held its first Ottawa Regional Forum at Algonquin College on Sept. 25, 2018, to encourage collaboration and partnership building between local campuses and community mental health organizations. Despite the recent tornadoes that touched down in the Ottawa area, over 50 participants from 20 campuses and […]Continue readingThe Centre holds its first Ottawa Regional Forum on Campus Mental Health
Events
CMHA Ontario takes part in Canada-US roundtable on the opioid crisis
CMHA Ontario participated in a Canada-US roundtable in Washington D.C. on September 24 to build upon cross-border relationships to share best practices and further respond to the opioid crisis. This event was organized by the Cross-Border Health Foundation and took place at the Pew Charitable Trust. Attendees of roundtable had a broad range of expertise, including […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario takes part in Canada-US roundtable on the opioid crisis
CMHA clinical leaders discuss importance of trauma-informed care
CMHA Ontario is leading the effort to ensure that its branch clinicians have the information and support necessary to ensure that their organizations are able to deliver comprehensive trauma-informed mental health and addictions care. On September 20, 2018, more than 65 clinical leads from across CMHA Ontario branches met in Toronto to consider new information […]Continue readingCMHA clinical leaders discuss importance of trauma-informed care
Journalists in Peterborough, London recognized by CMHA Ontario
CMHA Ontario’s board of directors recognized two deserving journalists today for excellence in the coverage of mental health and addictions issues. Rob Seguin, program director for Corus Entertainment in Peterborough, was honoured with the 2017-18 CMHA Ontario Local Media Award. Rob accepted the award on behalf of Global Peterborough, 101.5 The Wolf, and 100.5 Fresh […]Continue readingJournalists in Peterborough, London recognized by CMHA Ontario
Health Quality Transformation: Registration now open
Register now for Health Quality Transformation – Canada’s largest conference on health care quality – taking place on October 17th in Toronto, London, Ottawa, Sudbury and Thunder Bay. Share ideas, be inspired and network with others passionate about health care quality. This one-day conference sponsored by Health Quality Ontario focuses on putting quality into action […]Continue readingHealth Quality Transformation: Registration now open
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
SUPERCAR SATURDAY raises funds in support of mental health
A little bit of rain didn’t stop SUPERCAR SATURDAY from supporting the community-based mental health and addictions sector! On Sat. Aug. 25th, owners of coveted luxury vehicles gathered to display their vehicles for the public and raise funds for the CMHA Ontario Division and community mental health initiatives. More than 100 exotic cars from manufacturers […]Continue readingSUPERCAR SATURDAY raises funds in support of mental health
Overdose is preventable: know the signs
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations worldwide in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (IAOD) on August 31. IAOD aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. Raising awareness about preventing overdose is important now more than ever. In Ontario, it’s estimated that an opioid-related overdose death occurs every 10 […]Continue readingOverdose is preventable: know the signs
SUPERCAR SATURDAY supports mental health with luxury car event
Rain or shine, 24 hours left until SupercarSaturday! If you’re in Toronto this weekend, get up close with some of the most coveted luxury vehicles at SUPERCAR SATURDAY this Sat., Aug. 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 CMHA Ontario Division and […]Continue readingSUPERCAR SATURDAY supports mental health with luxury car event
Registration is open for Mood Walks Summit 2017!
Mood Walks presents a one-day knowledge exchange and networking summit to share the exciting strides taken over the past year implementing hiking programs across the province for youth living with mental health challenges. Harbourfront Centre, Toronto Sunday, February 26, 2017 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Cost: $25 (Students $10) Includes breakfast and lunch Space is […]Continue readingRegistration is open for Mood Walks Summit 2017!