Toronto – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture are proud to announce Agriculture Wellness Ontario, a suite of programs designed to ensure farmers are getting mental health support when and where they need it. Agriculture Wellness Ontario programs currently include the Farmer Wellness Initiative, a free individual counselling […]Continue readingAgriculture Wellness Ontario Launches with Three Free Farming Mental Health Programs
With news of the new stay-at-home order, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division reminds people that they can take some simple and basic steps to help them manage their mental health during these challenging times. “The next month of stay at home is necessary to maintain physical health, but it will no doubt be […]Continue readingTry simple, but helpful methods to manage mental health during this stay-at-home period
(Toronto, April 1, 2019) – Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division has presented its first-ever Talk Today Partnership Award to the Ontario Hockey League in recognition of the OHL’s exemplary support in raising mental health awareness among its athletes, team staff, families and communities. OHL Commissioner David Branch accepted the award on behalf of the […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario honours the Ontario Hockey League for leadership in mental health education and awareness
(Toronto, Nov. 13, 2018) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division welcomes today’s news from the Ontario government regarding the administration of naloxone by police officers. The following is a statement from Camille, Quenneville, CEO, CMHA Ontario: “Police are often the first to arrive on scene when a person is experiencing a mental […]Continue readingAllowing police officers to provide naloxone without SIU reprisal a positive move
(Toronto, Nov. 1, 2018) – Today is a milestone in the effort to reduce stigma and discrimination for people who’ve experienced a mental health crisis and come into contact with police. Today, Ontario’s Police Records Check Reform Act comes into effect. This means that police are not permitted to disclose non-conviction mental health records, including […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario welcomes implementation of Police Records Check Reform Act
(Toronto, Oct. 22, 2018) – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario applauds the provincial government for its decision to maintain an essential health care service for individuals living with substance use and addictions issues related to opioids or other substances. CMHA Ontario is supportive of the Consumption and Treatment Services model, particularly the move to […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario welcomes government’s enhanced approach to treatment services
(Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, Sudbury) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is pleased to partner with Collège Boréal on the launch of a unique fundraising initiative that reminds students about the importance of positive mental health on campus and throughout the province. Beginning today, the college will donate $5 of every application […]Continue readingCollège Boréal and CMHA Ontario team up in support of mental health
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
Toronto – Now that it will be available to the Ontario public as of Oct. 17th, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division believes more education is necessary to reduce the harms associated with cannabis use. “Learning more about the impact of cannabis use is among the most effective ways to lessen harmful impacts […]Continue readingEducation key, especially for young people, now that cannabis sales coming Oct. 17th
The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, in reaction to today’s provincial budget. “CMHA Ontario welcomes today’s provincial budget as it re-affirms the government’s commitment to providing greater support for people living with a mental health and addictions challenge. “For the first time in many years, the issue […]Continue readingA mental health, addictions budget; A welcome sight