(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
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
(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
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
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
(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
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
(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
(Toronto, July 25, 2024) – Amid the ongoing opioid and drug poisoning crisis, more than eight in 10 Ontarians would prefer solutions to these issues focused on health care and social services support, rather than punishment through the criminal justice system, according to new poll results released today. In addition to the overwhelming majority of […]Continue readingMost Ontarians want supportive health, social services to address opioid crisis: CMHA Ontario poll
(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