CMHA Ontario has submitted recommendations to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Trade and Skills Development in response to a regulatory consultation on naloxone in workplaces and potential related changes to the Ontario Health and Safety Act. The submission highlights the key role of employers in the drug poisoning crisis and outlines several recommendations for a […]Continue readingNew: CMHA Ontario promotes access to naloxone at work
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CMHA Toronto partners in Crisis Support Service Pilot
The City of Toronto has announced details of the new Community Crisis Support Service pilot and the community partners that will help implement and deliver the service starting this spring. The new service will provide a community-led solution to respond to mental health crisis calls and wellness checks. CMHA Toronto was named as one of […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto partners in Crisis Support Service Pilot
BounceBack offered in multiple languages
Mental health concerns are among the many challenges Ontarians are currently facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time of public uncertainty, CMHA’s BounceBack program remains an effective option to support Ontarians who may be dealing with mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression, or may be feeling low, stressed, worried, irritable or angry. With the guidance of […]Continue readingBounceBack offered in multiple languages
CMHA toolkit revised to support psychologically-safe return to shared workspaces
As some organizations start to plan a return to shared workspaces in 2022, CMHA Ontario has revised its toolkit to help. Returning to a shared workspace: A psychological toolkit for transitioning to a new normal aims to serve employees and employers across a variety of sectors. This toolkit provides guidance on how to support the […]Continue readingCMHA toolkit revised to support psychologically-safe return to shared workspaces
Support mental health this holiday season
Although anxiety, depression, and loneliness may occur anytime during the year, the stress of the holidays can amplify these feelings. For those coping with mental health issues, the holidays can be a daunting, overwhelming challenge every year, and the added weight of the pandemic may create additional stress and anxiety. That’s why CMHA Ontario offers […]Continue readingSupport mental health this holiday season
Gay Lea Foundation grants $25,000 to support mental health in agricultural community
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division is pleased to accept a $25,000 grant from the Gay Lea Foundation that will go toward In The Know, a mental health literacy program for farmers and the agricultural community. In the Know is one of 11 projects to receive funding from the Gay Lea Foundation and the grant […]Continue readingGay Lea Foundation grants $25,000 to support mental health in agricultural community
Support mental health, addictions services and awareness for GivingTuesday
CMHA Ontario invites you to join us in supporting mental health as we participate in GivingTuesday on Nov. 30. In the same way that Black Friday opens the shopping season, GivingTuesday opens the giving season, uniting charities, companies and individuals in the spirit of giving. Canadians participating in the international GivingTuesday movement are encouraged to […]Continue readingSupport mental health, addictions services and awareness for GivingTuesday
CMHA Ontario issues RFP for curriculum development for frontline health care program
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is seeking proposals from qualified individuals/organizations to develop e-learning curriculum and develop an e-learning platform for a workplace mental health program to support frontline health care workers. The Frontline health care workers’ mental health program is built upon the foundation of Mental Health Works, a national social […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario issues RFP for curriculum development for frontline health care program
New toolkit outlines innovative way to combat homelessness
A new toolkit is available for organizations and municipalities looking for an innovative, field-tested means of providing effective social housing to combat homelessness in their community. Available for download now, the CMHA Ottawa Condo Program Toolkit provides a detailed look at the condominium program operated by the Ottawa branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA Ottawa), […]Continue readingNew toolkit outlines innovative way to combat homelessness
Free webinars on post-secondary mental health
Registration is now open for two free webinars from the The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) which focus on mental health supports in the post-secondary space. The first webinar on November 24 will explore the emergence of the post-secondary Recovery College movement. It will feature speakers from Ontario Shores Centre for Mental […]Continue readingFree webinars on post-secondary mental health