Join CMHA Ontario as we observe Red Dress Day on May 5th Content warning: This message refers to colonial and gender-based violence. CMHA Ontario recognizes May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. Today is a day to honour […]Continue readingCMHA Observes Red Dress Day
CMHA Ontario’s Your Health Space program is championing psychological health and safety in health care settings this week as part of Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month.Continue readingYour Health Space champions mental health in Ontario’s health care organizations
A new Rexall holiday campaign is raising funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Running from Nov. 17 through Dec. 24, Rexall stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan are hosting a holiday bubble campaign, which gives customers and patients the opportunity to purchase a ‘holiday bubble’ for $2 or round up their […]Continue readingRexall holiday campaign raising funds for CMHA
More research is required to fully understand the connection between cannabis use and mental health says the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) in a new report produced in collaboration with the University of Calgary. Cannabis and Mental Health: Priorities for research in Canada is a review of existing research on the connection between cannabis […]Continue readingMHCC report calls for additional research on link between cannabis use and mental health
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Although these groups share many similarities, they each have their own distinct heritage, language, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs. In cooperation with Indigenous organizations, the Government of […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Indigenous People’s Day!
Ottawa is taking action to crack down on drug-impaired driving in Ontario. Federal Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction Bill Blair recently announced the government will invest $17 million over five years to support frontline police officers in Ontario in the enforcement of drug-impaired driving. The funding will go toward training in standardized […]Continue readingFederal government announces $17 million investment in impaired driving enforcement
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division is pleased to announce it has been accredited by Imagine Canada’s standards program. The standards program awards accreditation to Canadian charities and non-profits based on a set of 73 standards that demonstrate excellence in five areas of operations. Accreditation is given to charities and non-profits that have taken action […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario earns accreditation for non-profit operational excellence
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 Ontario joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer identified (LGBTQ) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ communities, it’s important to note that LGBTQ individuals continue to face specific mental health […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride
The Government of Canada has announced a 10-year, $40 billion National Housing Strategy that it says will help reduce homelessness and improve the availability and quality of housing for Canadians in need. According to the federal government, across Canada, 1.7 million Canadians are in need of housing. The Strategy has set the following goals: reducing […]Continue readingCanada announces National Housing Strategy