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
Mental Health Notes
Ontario Chamber of Commerce report addresses mental health and addictions needs post-pandemic
In the midst of Healthy Workplace Month, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) released its report: Mind the Gap: Addressing the Mental Health and Addictions “Echo Pandemic” in Ontario. The report highlights the urgent need to address the rising demand in Ontario for mental health and addictions services post-pandemic. It outlines the impacts that mental […]Continue readingOntario Chamber of Commerce report addresses mental health and addictions needs post-pandemic
New online gambling statistics reveal a concerning trend for Ontario
New data released in October by iGaming Ontario (iGO) shows a 132 percent increase in the number of wagers on internet gaming sites compared to the same three-month period last year.Continue readingNew online gambling statistics reveal a concerning trend for Ontario
Your Health Space Special Feature on YourTV Niagara
In a recent segment on YourTV Niagara, CMHA Ontario’s CEO, Camille Quenneville, and Thomas Langland, Manager of Wellness & Health for Niagara Health discussed the significance of the Your Health Space initiative. Continue readingYour Health Space Special Feature on YourTV Niagara
Talk Today Podcast Episode 2: A Vision for Mental Health with Winnipeg Jets Prospect Danny Zhilkin
The Talk Today podcast is back for its second episode with Winnipeg Jets prospect, Danny Zhilkin.Continue readingTalk Today Podcast Episode 2: A Vision for Mental Health with Winnipeg Jets Prospect Danny Zhilkin
Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue to Bolster Mental Health Support with Resilient Minds
Lindsay, ON – Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue is set to receive a significant boost to the mental well-being of their dedicated firefighters. The Fire Rescue is providing the Resilient MindsTM program to their teams, a training designed to build resilience, provide essential mental health support and equip firefighters with the tools they need to navigate […]Continue readingKawartha Lakes Fire Rescue to Bolster Mental Health Support with Resilient Minds
Promoting Mental Wellness in the Tech Workplace: Join Our Workshops!
CMHA’s Mental Health Works, in partnership with Lighthouse Labs, is excited to offer “Strategies for promoting mental wellness” training.Continue readingPromoting Mental Wellness in the Tech Workplace: Join Our Workshops!
Angie Hill earns Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario’s 2023 media award
Kitchener-Waterloo radio personality and morning show host Angie Hill has been named the recipient of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s 2023 media award.Continue readingAngie Hill earns Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario’s 2023 media award
Talk Today launches podcast with episode featuring NHL prospect Jake Chiasson
In December 2022 Chiasson, 20 intervened with a person struggling with thoughts of suicide.Continue readingTalk Today launches podcast with episode featuring NHL prospect Jake Chiasson
International Overdose Awareness Day – A Day of Reflection and Action
August 31st marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IAOD), a day that signifies lives profoundly affected by the global overdose epidemic.Continue readingInternational Overdose Awareness Day – A Day of Reflection and Action