(Toronto, June 24, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario in reaction to the death of Ejaz Choudry: “It’s sad, heartbreaking and incredibly upsetting that once again an individual experiencing distress has died after a police response to a mental health crisis call. It’s frustrating […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario responds to the death of yet another individual experiencing a crisis
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We need to do more and we need to do better: Statement from CMHA Ontario
The voices and experiences being shared today and over the past week are not new. We are hearing from those who have felt voiceless, and we are seeing injustices being repeated time and time again. We have witnessed these injustices countless times throughout history and yet here we are today, continuing to live and work […]Continue readingWe need to do more and we need to do better: Statement from CMHA Ontario
New data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
(Toronto, May 11, 2020) – Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic and nearly eight out of 10 (77 per cent) say more mental health supports will be necessary to help society, according to new poll results […]Continue readingNew data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
CMHA’s BounceBack key part of expanded mental health supports available to all Ontarians during COVID-19 pandemic
On April 2, the government announced an expansion of online and virtual mental health supports to help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake of COVID-19. The Canadian Mental Health Association’s BounceBack program is a key component of these expanded services and is available now, free of charge, to help people experiencing mild to […]Continue readingCMHA’s BounceBack key part of expanded mental health supports available to all Ontarians during COVID-19 pandemic
CMHA Ontario reaction to province’s 2020 economic and fiscal update
(Toronto, March 25, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in reaction to province’s 2020 economic and fiscal update released Wednesday: “CMHA Ontario applauds the provincial government for today’s economic statement which focused on supporting the health system over the next year as we aim […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario reaction to province’s 2020 economic and fiscal update
CMHA offers tips to support mental health amid concerns of COVID-19 pandemic
(Toronto, March 13, 2020) – Amid public concerns of the developing COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) experts are reminding individuals with exacerbated anxiety and depression symptoms of how to manage their mental wellness at this time of uncertainty. CMHA York and South Simcoe’s CEO Rebecca Shields and clinical director Dr. Deanne Simms offer […]Continue readingCMHA offers tips to support mental health amid concerns of COVID-19 pandemic
To be successful, Ontario’s Roadmap to Wellness needs a comprehensive and fully-funded plan to reduce wait times: combined statement from Ontario’s mental health and addiction providers
The province’s leading public providers of adult, child and youth mental health and addiction care agree that the elements of Minister Christine Elliott’s Roadmap to Wellness have the potential to transform mental health and addictions care for Ontarians, however not unless it is combined with substantial and immediate investment in the 2020 Ontario Budget. In […]Continue readingTo be successful, Ontario’s Roadmap to Wellness needs a comprehensive and fully-funded plan to reduce wait times: combined statement from Ontario’s mental health and addiction providers
CMHA Ontario supports harm reduction approach when opening cannabis retail market
STATEMENT (Toronto, Dec. 16, 2019) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, regarding the Ontario government’s announcement on opening the cannabis retail market: “As cannabis becomes more broadly available, CMHA Ontario continues to advocate for a public health approach to cannabis regulation, production and […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario supports harm reduction approach when opening cannabis retail market
Group mental health program boosts older adult caregivers’ mental health
Toronto – A Baycrest researcher has demonstrated that older adult caregivers who participated in a short group mental health course experienced improvements in their mental health. This research, done in partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division found that caregivers reported substantial improvements to their levels of anxiety, feelings of loneliness and depressive […]Continue readingGroup mental health program boosts older adult caregivers’ mental health
Ottawa Citizen, The Mike Farwell Show honoured with 2019 CMHA Ontario media awards
(Toronto, Nov. 15, 2019) – The Ottawa Citizen and The Mike Farwell Show on Kitchener’s 570 News are the recipients of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s 2019 media awards, the agency’s board of directors announced Friday at its annual general meeting. The Ottawa Citizen has received the provincial media award for its outstanding […]Continue readingOttawa Citizen, The Mike Farwell Show honoured with 2019 CMHA Ontario media awards