Sector calls for investments to close the growing wage gap for frontline workers Toronto, October 17, 2024 – Ten provincial associations representing Ontario’s community health sector are raising awareness of a growing wage gap impacting the care millions of Ontarians rely on. A new campaign launched today, entitled For Us. For You., highlights the need for […]Continue readingCommunity health sector launches campaign profiling staffing challenges and impact to patient care
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CMHH Ontario launches “Someone’s Someone” – a provincial campaign to humanize substance use and drive change
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
We urgently need a provincial alcohol strategy in Ontario
(Toronto, May 13, 2024) – A coalition of organizations across public health, research and advocacy, and community mental health and addictions are calling on the province to develop a comprehensive provincial alcohol strategy to promote the health and safety of people in Ontario. In a letter released to the province today, the coalition points out […]Continue readingWe urgently need a provincial alcohol strategy in Ontario
Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector
March 27, 2024 Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector Associations representing over 200,000 workers in community health respond to 2024 Ontario Budget TORONTO, ON – Today, a coalition of Ontario’s community health care associations responded to Ontario’s 2024 Budget. While we welcome the government’s […]Continue readingUrgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector
Your Health Space Podcast: Unpacking Teamwork in Healthcare – A Conversation with Dr. Brian Goldman
Dr. Brian Goldman, a renowned physician, best-selling author, and CBC radio and podcast host, shares his expert insights on the critical role of teamwork in enhancing workplace mental health.Continue readingYour Health Space Podcast: Unpacking Teamwork in Healthcare – A Conversation with Dr. Brian Goldman
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
New report on youth suicides across Canada
A new report from the Toronto Star in partnership with the Ryerson School of Journalism suggests a growing mental health crisis among young people across Canada. The report indicates more than 5,800 Canadian children and youth have died by suicide in the past 13 years, some as young as eight years old. Despite government acknowledgement […]Continue readingNew report on youth suicides across Canada
Mental health leaders available to comment during Bell Let’s Talk Day
On Wednesday January 25, Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario and Patrick Smith, CEO of CMHA National, will be available to speak to the media about ways people can improve and maintain their mental health and the issues impacting people living with mental health conditions or illnesses. The media availability coincides with […]Continue readingMental health leaders available to comment during Bell Let’s Talk Day
Massive need to provide supportive housing units for vulnerable individuals with mental health/addictions issues
Toronto – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario Division welcomes today’s report from the auditor general as it casts a spotlight on much needed enhancements required to help the tens of thousands of Ontarians living with a mental health or addictions issue. While the report examined psychiatric hospitals and the child and youth mental health sector, CMHA […]Continue readingMassive need to provide supportive housing units for vulnerable individuals with mental health/addictions issues
FPT must commit to significant investment in Health Accord for better mental health and addictions services for all Canadians
TORONTO – Leaders in Ontario’s mental health and addictions sector are urging the Provincial and Territorial Health Ministers to commit significant investment in mental health and addictions services – especially in the areas of supportive housing and structured psychotherapy – in Canada’s renegotiated Health Accord. As members of Ontario’s Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council, […]Continue readingFPT must commit to significant investment in Health Accord for better mental health and addictions services for all Canadians