The Ontario Greens have included dedicated commitments for mental health and addictions care in their new platform, Our Plan for Fairness, ahead of the 2025 provincial election. The plan includes the promise to bring wages up to par with other providers in health care to ensure retention and recruitment of workers in the community mental […]Continue readingGreen Party makes new election promises for mental health and addictions care
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New CMHA campaign calls on candidates, Ontarians to Think of Your Someone this election

(Toronto, Feb. 10, 2025) – A new awareness campaign by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is urging all party leaders to think about those they love and care about as they shape their platforms. With the current crisis in mental health and addiction services, the agency has launched Think of Your Someone, which calls on […]Continue readingNew CMHA campaign calls on candidates, Ontarians to Think of Your Someone this election
Mental health association warns of rising tariffs’ impact on well-being

(Toronto, Feb. 3, 2025) — As international trade tensions escalate, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is warning of the significant negative impacts this will bring on Ontarians’ mental well-being. While Ontario’s party leaders debate how to combat new tariffs by the U.S. government, studies show the consequences are not just economic. Research shows […]Continue readingMental health association warns of rising tariffs’ impact on well-being
Province, feds commit close to $10M to continue mental health programs that support Ontario agriculture
Toronto – Two initiatives designed to meet the mental health needs of the agricultural community will continue for the next three years thanks to close to $10 million in new funding from the federal and provincial governments. With this new funding, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario’s Agriculture Wellness Ontario will continue delivering its […]Continue readingProvince, feds commit close to $10M to continue mental health programs that support Ontario agriculture
New legislation neglects to include funding for mental health, addictions supports

(Toronto, Dec. 12, 2024) – The premier stated today that vulnerable individuals who need mental health and addictions support will receive the care they need for the rest of their lives, a statement which was supported by both the ministers of housing and mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is confused by […]Continue readingNew legislation neglects to include funding for mental health, addictions supports
Community health sector launches campaign profiling staffing challenges and impact to patient care
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
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
Maintain aspects of harm reduction as part of hub model; lessen the stigma around opioid use
(Ottawa, Aug. 20, 2024) – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is urging the province to remain focused on addressing the opioid crisis as a health issue, that includes aspects of harm reduction, without perpetuating stigma that is often detrimental to individuals seeking help. CMHA Ontario encourages the government to remain open to forms […]Continue readingMaintain aspects of harm reduction as part of hub model; lessen the stigma around opioid use
CMHA recognizes Prisoners’ Justice Day

On August 10th, CMHA Halton joins organizations nationwide to commemorate Prisoners’ Justice Day. This annual event honours individuals in federal and provincial custody who have died unnatural or violent deaths while in correctional institutions, while also supporting their families. This Day highlights systemic issues affecting those in correctional facilities. In Ontario, an estimated 41 per […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Prisoners’ Justice Day
CMHA Ontario Expands Resilient Minds™ Program to Firefighters in 2024

(Toronto, July 25, 2024) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario Division is pleased to announce open enrollment for its remaining Resilient Minds™ courses and Train-the-Trainer workshops for peer instructors, that will be delivered virtually in 2024. This initiative supports the psychological well-being of career and volunteer firefighters across Ontario. The Resilient Minds program […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario Expands Resilient Minds™ Program to Firefighters in 2024