With news of the new stay-at-home order, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division reminds people that they can take some simple and basic steps to help them manage their mental health during these challenging times. “The next month of stay at home is necessary to maintain physical health, but it will no doubt be […]Continue readingTry simple, but helpful methods to manage mental health during this stay-at-home period
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Third poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
(Toronto, March 15, 2021) – As we mark the one-year anniversary of the province’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, a new survey is highlighting alarming trends that indicate the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The latest polling data commissioned by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division shows that only […]Continue readingThird poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
Everything Is Not OK: 74% of Ontarians experiencing increased mental health and substance use challenges during the pandemic
Province’s mental health leaders launch Everything Is Not OK campaign calling on governments to take immediate action TORONTO, ONT. (March 9, 2021) – Ontario’s leading mental health and addiction organizations are coming together to say Everything Is Not OK in a new campaign that highlights the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of children, […]Continue readingEverything Is Not OK: 74% of Ontarians experiencing increased mental health and substance use challenges during the pandemic
Research shows Ontario Hockey League players, staff value CMHA Ontario’s mental health program for athletes
(Toronto, March 8, 2021) – New research is highlighting the positive impact of Talk Today, a mental health awareness and education program that supports the mental health of hockey players and reduces the risk of suicide across the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The report, Supporting athlete mental health: An evaluation of Talk Today, showed overwhelming […]Continue readingResearch shows Ontario Hockey League players, staff value CMHA Ontario’s mental health program for athletes
CMHA Ontario launching mental health awareness training for the farm community
(Toronto, March 3, 2021) – A new mental health awareness training program specifically for farmers will soon be available to rural and agricultural communities across the province through a partnership of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), the University of Guelph and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division. In the Know is a mental […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario launching mental health awareness training for the farm community
Expand access to harm reduction interventions during COVID-19: CMHA Ontario branches support safer supply approaches
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of 28 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and substance-use issues. All CMHA branches work from a harm-reduction framework that aims to support individuals with substance-use concerns and connect them with services. Some of our branches […]Continue readingExpand access to harm reduction interventions during COVID-19: CMHA Ontario branches support safer supply approaches
CMHA Ontario commends province for making tough decisions to slow the spread of COVID-19
(Toronto, Dec. 21, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in response to the provincial government’s announcement today regarding additional COVID-19 public health measures: “The province made the right decision today to take the extraordinary measure of tightening public health restrictions to protect our physical […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario commends province for making tough decisions to slow the spread of COVID-19
CMHA Ontario applauds province’s $147 million investment in mental health and addictions services
(Toronto, Dec. 17, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in reaction to today’s announcement from the Ontario government of a $147 million investment in mental health and addictions services to support capacity pressures during COVID-19: “We’re thankful for the provincial government’s commitment of $147 […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario applauds province’s $147 million investment in mental health and addictions services
Fifth Line Foundation, NHL Foundation commit $1.2 million to CMHA’s Talk Today sport and mental health program
(Regina, Nov. 2, 2020) – The Fifth Line Foundation has joined forces with the National Hockey League (NHL) Foundation and together will commit more than $1.2 million to make a leading mental health awareness and suicide prevention program available to all Jr. A hockey players in Canada. The support allows the Canadian Junior Hockey League […]Continue readingFifth Line Foundation, NHL Foundation commit $1.2 million to CMHA’s Talk Today sport and mental health program
Ontario’s mental health and addiction leaders respond to government’s new investment
Toronto, October 7, 2020: Ontario’s leading mental health organizations including Addictions and Mental Health Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Children’s Mental Health Ontario, The Royal, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care are pleased to see new investments in mental […]Continue readingOntario’s mental health and addiction leaders respond to government’s new investment