The Toronto Police Services Board is inviting the public to participate in the development of their new race-based data collection policy. In the draft policy, the Board recognizes the importance of collecting, analyzing and publicly reporting on data related to race in order to reduce bias and discrimination, identify disparities in service and inform evidence-based […]Continue readingToronto Police Service Board seeking public input on race-based data collection policy
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Toronto Police Services Board prioritizes psychological assistance for staff
Coinciding with Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week, the Toronto Police Services Board (TPSB) announced Monday it has increased the employee benefit for psychological and counselling services to as much as $5,000 per person as part of its new collective bargaining agreements with the Toronto Police Association. This increase now places the Toronto Police […]Continue readingToronto Police Services Board prioritizes psychological assistance for staff
Hockey showcase raises money for local CMHA Branch
On October 9th and 10th, teams across the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League (NOJHL) faced off in the 3rd Annual NOJHL Showcase in Sudbury. The action-packed, two-day showcase, which featured all 12 NOJHL teams, was also a chance for the league to show its community support with all proceeds from ticket sales going to the […]Continue readingHockey showcase raises money for local CMHA Branch
Health care professionals urge government to reconsider freeze of overdose prevention sites
Over 850 Ontario health care professionals from more than 120 health organizations and advocacy groups are pushing back against the Ontario government’s decision to put a freeze on overdose prevention sites. In an open letter to Premier Doug Ford and health minister Christine Elliott, the groups called on the government to open three pre-approved sites, […]Continue readingHealth care professionals urge government to reconsider freeze of overdose prevention sites
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
Inmates with mental health issues will not face solitary confinement in Ontario
An agreement between the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) and the provincial government will see an end of segregation for inmates with mental health issues in Ontario’s 26 correctional facilities. The agreement comes after the HRTO issued an order describing segregation as instances in which inmates are isolated, in their cells, for 22 or […]Continue readingInmates with mental health issues will not face solitary confinement in Ontario
What you need to know about Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Guidelines: Webinar
Canadas Lower-Risk Cannabis Use Guidelines are an evidence-based public health tool that provides information for cannabis users to modify and reduce potential harms associated with cannabis use. In light of upcoming cannabis legalization, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Misuse are hosting a webinar on the guidelines […]Continue readingWhat you need to know about Canada’s Lower-Risk Cannabis Guidelines: Webinar
CMHA Elgin to partner with local police
A new partnership in Elgin County aims to improve outcomes for people experiencing a mental health crisis who come into contact with police. St. Thomas Police Service and CMHA Elgin have announced a one-year partnership project which will assign a dedicated, full-time mental health response worker from the branch to work alongside local officers to […]Continue readingCMHA Elgin to partner with local police
Toronto to open interim safe injection sites
The City of Toronto has announced that interim safe injection sites will open earlier than anticipated in response to an increase in overdose deaths in the city of Toronto. Sites will be located where federal exemptions from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act have already been provided, including a Toronto Public Health facility that specializes […]Continue readingToronto to open interim safe injection sites
CMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
On June 13, CMHA Ontario joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. CMHA recognizes that stigma may make it difficult for men to identify their own mental health and addiction […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day