(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
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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
Government of Ontario COVID-19 recovery must address mental health and addiction crisis warn experts
Toronto, October 6, 2020: Everything is not all right, warned Ontario’s leading mental health and addiction 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 […]Continue readingGovernment of Ontario COVID-19 recovery must address mental health and addiction crisis warn experts
Community Health Ontario supports call to move certain regions back to Stage 2
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is once again part of a group of community health care organizations expressing their support of calls to tighten public health restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. Monday, Community Health Ontario (CHO), of which CMHA Ontario is a part, supported the Ontario Health Association (OHA)’s latest call […]Continue readingCommunity Health Ontario supports call to move certain regions back to Stage 2
Community mental health, addictions leaders back OHA’s calls on province for stricter COVID-19 measures
Ontario’s leading community mental health and addictions agencies have come together to throw their support behind calls on the province for stricter public health measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Thursday, the Ontario Hospital Association, along with 38 health care leaders and physicians, issued a statement asking for stricter public health measures that will […]Continue readingCommunity mental health, addictions leaders back OHA’s calls on province for stricter COVID-19 measures
105.9 The Region earns CMHA Ontario’s 2020 local media award
(Woodbridge, Sept. 25, 2020) – York Region radio station CFMS-FM 105.9 The Region has been named the recipient of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s 2020 local media award. Nominated by CMHA York and South Simcoe Branch, 105.9 The Region was recognized with the award for its support of the branch in getting mental […]Continue reading105.9 The Region earns CMHA Ontario’s 2020 local media award
Now is the time for universal basic income!
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) supports access to a universal basic income that aligns with four core principles: human rights, equitable access, poverty reduction and adequacy. Income security is one of the important social determinants of health. With respect to the factors that promote positive mental health, the three most significant determinants of mental health […]Continue readingNow is the time for universal basic income!
Most Ontarians fear second wave of COVID-19, worries linked to actions of others: CMHA poll
(Toronto, Aug. 31, 2020) – A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Ontarians (84 per cent) remain concerned about the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, primarily driven by worry of other people not following the proper distancing rules as businesses and schools reopen. The survey commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association […]Continue readingMost Ontarians fear second wave of COVID-19, worries linked to actions of others: CMHA poll