Toronto – With playoff games attracting larger audiences to gambling ads than ever before, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario is recommending the prohibition of all advertising for online gambling as evidence shows the detrimental impact it has on vulnerable individuals and their families. In a submission to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario recommends Alcohol and Gaming Commission ban all gambling advertising
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CMHA Ontario welcomes historic investment for community mental health and addictions in 2023 provincial budget
Toronto – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in reaction to the province’s 2023 budget: “The provincial budget released today contains the largest base funding commitment for community mental health and addictions care in a decade. It is an overwhelmingly positive sign that the government understands […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario welcomes historic investment for community mental health and addictions in 2023 provincial budget
Community mental health and addictions at a crisis point: CMHA Ontario at budget committee
Toronto – With the budget due next month and the province in surplus, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario is urging the government to commit $125 million to bolster the community mental health and addictions sector to make up for decades of underfunding. Without vital structural funding, the community sector will continue struggling to meet […]Continue readingCommunity mental health and addictions at a crisis point: CMHA Ontario at budget committee
McGill research reveals positive impact of CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in Canadian Junior Hockey League
Montreal/Toronto – A new report by McGill University Faculty of Education researchers shows Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario’s Talk Today program is making a positive impact on athletes in the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL). Talk Today in the CJHL: An evaluation of a mental health program in junior hockey provides an overview of […]Continue readingMcGill research reveals positive impact of CMHA Ontario’s Talk Today program in Canadian Junior Hockey League
Ontario’s CMHAs call for significant funding increase to community mental health and addictions this Bell Let’s Talk Day
Toronto – Canadian Mental Health Associations (CMHAs) across Ontario are calling on the province for a substantial, immediate and ongoing base funding increase for the community mental health and addictions sector on this Bell Let’s Talk Day. This year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day is focused on committing to significant action to create positive change in […]Continue readingOntario’s CMHAs call for significant funding increase to community mental health and addictions this Bell Let’s Talk Day
Timmins social media company first web-based winner of CMHA Ontario media award
Toronto – Timmins social media entertainment company Kinz and Klomp have been named the recipient of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s 2022 media award. Run by Mark Kinsman (KINZ) and Jamie Klomp (KLOMP), Kinz and Klomp produce and host an online show highlighting community issues and events. The Kinz and Klomp show is […]Continue readingTimmins social media company first web-based winner of CMHA Ontario media award
Fall economic statement an opportunity to support mental health and addictions
Toronto – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division: “CMHA Ontario is hopeful that the provincial government will use next week’s fall economic statement to address critical issues of staff burnout and retention, as well as significant budgetary restraints, that are right now negatively impacting […]Continue readingFall economic statement an opportunity to support mental health and addictions
TC Energy provides donation to support the mental health of first responders in Ontario
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is pleased to accept a donation from TC Energy to support Resilient Minds, a program that helps first responders develop strategies to manage occupational stress and enhance personal resilience. This gift will help to expand the program to more firefighters across the province and kick-start the […]Continue readingTC Energy provides donation to support the mental health of first responders in Ontario
Agriculture Wellness Ontario Launches with Three Free Farming Mental Health Programs
Toronto – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture are proud to announce Agriculture Wellness Ontario, a suite of programs designed to ensure farmers are getting mental health support when and where they need it. Agriculture Wellness Ontario programs currently include the Farmer Wellness Initiative, a free individual counselling […]Continue readingAgriculture Wellness Ontario Launches with Three Free Farming Mental Health Programs
CMHA election monitor: Supporting mental health, addiction workers strengthens care for all Ontarians
Toronto – With the provincial election two days away, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario is encouraging voters to cast their ballot for the party that will most support the mental health and addiction care needs of all Ontarians. CMHA Ontario believes one of the best strategies to achieve enhanced care is to develop and implement […]Continue readingCMHA election monitor: Supporting mental health, addiction workers strengthens care for all Ontarians