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
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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
CMHA election monitor: Supportive housing investment strengthens people and the economy

Toronto – Increasing inflation and home prices have been front and centre in the provincial election campaign. Missing in the debate is the significant economic and mental health impact of investments in “supportive housing.” Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario urges party leaders to consider the benefits of supportive housing whenever they speak about home […]Continue readingCMHA election monitor: Supportive housing investment strengthens people and the economy
CMHA election monitor: All parties falling short on promises to solve the opioid crisis

Toronto – Promises by all parties fail to go far enough to address the opioid crisis that has claimed at least 10,440 lives since 2016. Imagine party leaders making tour stops in places like Kapuskasing, Parry Sound, Goderich or Renfrew only to find the entire population of these communities have been wiped out. This would […]Continue readingCMHA election monitor: All parties falling short on promises to solve the opioid crisis
CMHA election monitor: Pandemic recovery includes mental health and addictions care for all Ontarians

Toronto – More than one in five people say pandemic recovery is their top issue this election which is why Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario urges parties to think about increased access to mental health and addictions care the same way as lowering taxes, growing the economy and building schools. People have been waiting […]Continue readingCMHA election monitor: Pandemic recovery includes mental health and addictions care for all Ontarians
CMHA Ontario reaction to province’s 2022 Budget
Toronto – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in reaction to province’s 2022 budget released Thursday: “The provincial budget released today neglected to recognize historical underfunding in the community-based mental health and addictions sector. The province has committed $40 billion to hospital infrastructure, while […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario reaction to province’s 2022 Budget
New election campaign urges voters to “choose” mental health and addictions care

Toronto – The province is less than 40 days away from electing its next government and a new campaign from Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is encouraging voters to put one topic at the top of their election wish list: mental health and addictions care. CMHA Ontario’s “I choose” campaign will use the next […]Continue readingNew election campaign urges voters to “choose” mental health and addictions care