For immediate release – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, in reaction to today’s speech from the throne. “It was encouraging to hear the throne speech make very clear and specific reference to improving mental health and addictions care for Ontarians. The government promise of historic investment levels […]Continue readingThrone Speech provides hope for Ontarians living with mental health and addictions issues
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February is #TalkToday Month across the OHL
Toronto, ON – The Ontario Hockey League, in association with the Canadian Mental Health Association, and Teachers Life, are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of mental health during upcoming OHL games throughout the month of February. The awareness campaign is part of the ongoing commitment by OHL clubs, local CMHA Ontario Branches, […]Continue readingFebruary is #TalkToday Month across the OHL
On Bell Let’s Talk day, CMHA Ontario highlights lack of mental health and addictions services
(Toronto, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018) – This year, Ontarians have an opportunity to push for lasting change on Bell Let’s Talk Day. Sign the petition at www.erasethedifference.ca and send a strong message to provincial election candidates that mental health and addictions care in Ontario should be funded the same as physical health care. The petition […]Continue readingOn Bell Let’s Talk day, CMHA Ontario highlights lack of mental health and addictions services
New toolkit helps to fight opioid overdoses; Advocacy group, Toronto bar first to use it
(Toronto, Monday, Nov. 20, 2017) – Opioid overdoses and life-saving naloxone are frightening and serious subjects. But a new easy-to-understand resource can help organizations and the average person identify the signs of an opioid-overdose and how to deliver potentially life-saving naloxone. Reducing Harms: Recognizing and Responding to Opioid Overdoses in Your Organization is particularly useful […]Continue readingNew toolkit helps to fight opioid overdoses; Advocacy group, Toronto bar first to use it
Move quickly to educate public about cannabis harms and use cannabis revenue to fund mental health, addictions services
(Sept. 8, 2017, TORONTO) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is pleased the recommendations in its submission to government are reflected in the province’s approach to the legalization of cannabis. However, CMHA Ontario is urging the province to commit to two important initiatives related to the sale and regulation of cannabis. “What […]Continue readingMove quickly to educate public about cannabis harms and use cannabis revenue to fund mental health, addictions services
Baycrest and CMHA partner to evaluate caregiver mental health program
TORONTO – Baycrest Health Sciences has teamed up with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario to assess the country’s first multilingual, group program centered on evidence-based, cognitive behavioural therapy principles for older adult caregivers. CMHA Ontario’s Living Life to the Full initiative offers a free, eight-week course to help unpaid caregivers aged 55+ self-manage their […]Continue readingBaycrest and CMHA partner to evaluate caregiver mental health program
Segregation and mental health: CMHA Ontario supports Sapers’ report
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division fully endorses Mr. Sapers’ interim report and recommendations and applauds the government for exploring options to transfer the responsibility for health care in correctional facilities to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. “Time spent in custody, and solitary confinement especially, can aggravate pre-existing mental health and addictions […]Continue readingSegregation and mental health: CMHA Ontario supports Sapers’ report
From “mom and pop” businesses to provincial landmarks, Ontario shines green for Mental Health Week (May 1-8)
A wave of green is sweeping over parts of Ontario this week to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Week and Mental Health Week (May 1-8). More than 70 sites in communities across the province are shining green – the colour for mental health – to remind everyone about the importance of positive mental health. Significant landmarks […]Continue readingFrom “mom and pop” businesses to provincial landmarks, Ontario shines green for Mental Health Week (May 1-8)
Steve Lurie, tireless mental health advocate, appointed to Order of Canada
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario would like to congratulate Steve Lurie, Executive Director of the CMHA Toronto Branch, on his appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada. For more than 40 years, Steve has been a tireless advocate, fighting to improve the mental health system and being a voice for individuals who […]Continue readingSteve Lurie, tireless mental health advocate, appointed to Order of Canada
Serving individuals with mental health disabilities requires ‘out of the box’ thinking
Many people know some way to accommodate an individual living with a physical disability but would you know how to accommodate someone living with a mental health disability? Think Outside the Box is a one-of-a-kind, free online resource designed to help employers, businesses, human resources professionals, landlords, the service industry, and anyone else looking to learn […]Continue readingServing individuals with mental health disabilities requires ‘out of the box’ thinking