March 27, 2024 Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector Associations representing over 200,000 workers in community health respond to 2024 Ontario Budget TORONTO, ON – Today, a coalition of Ontario’s community health care associations responded to Ontario’s 2024 Budget. While we welcome the government’s […]Continue readingUrgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector
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Budget 2024 neglects health human resource crisis: CMHA Ontario responds
(Toronto, Wednesday, March 27, 2024) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in reaction to the province’s 2024 budget: “The provincial budget released today included investments in supportive housing, which is critical infrastructure for those struggling with mental illness and/or an addiction and is essential for […]Continue readingBudget 2024 neglects health human resource crisis: CMHA Ontario responds
Investment in community mental health benefits municipalities, first responders, hospitals: CMHA Ontario’s pre-budget submission
Toronto – In order to combat issues related to homelessness, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario’s pre-budget submission urges the provincial government to invest $110 million in stabilization funding and $33 million this year to create a new Community Supportive Housing Innovation Fund (CSHIF). Continued stabilization funding would allow the community mental health and addictions […]Continue readingInvestment in community mental health benefits municipalities, first responders, hospitals: CMHA Ontario’s pre-budget submission
Ontario mental health and addictions organizations sound the alarm on alcohol announcement
Toronto – Community mental health and addictions organizations are expressing concern over the alcohol retail sales expansion, noting that the announcement will contribute to an increase in public health harms. The concerns come as the Ontario government has announced increased access to alcohol by allowing sales in corner stores, gas stations, and grocery stores, as […]Continue readingOntario mental health and addictions organizations sound the alarm on alcohol announcement
Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue to Bolster Mental Health Support with Resilient Minds
Lindsay, ON – Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue is set to receive a significant boost to the mental well-being of their dedicated firefighters. The Fire Rescue is providing the Resilient MindsTM program to their teams, a training designed to build resilience, provide essential mental health support and equip firefighters with the tools they need to navigate […]Continue readingKawartha Lakes Fire Rescue to Bolster Mental Health Support with Resilient Minds
CMHA Ontario recommends Alcohol and Gaming Commission ban all gambling advertising
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
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