A new integrated health services hub in Sudbury was unveiled this week by Canadian Mental Health Association, Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA S/M) at 200 Larch St. 200 Larch was created with the goal to address mental health, addictions, and homelessness issues in Sudbury’s downtown core. Using an integrated service delivery model, vulnerable individuals now have access to […]Continue readingNew community hub unveiled in Sudbury
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Call for abstracts open for 2021 campus mental health conference
We are now accepting abstract submissions for CICMH’s Annual Conference. The conference represents what the CICMH is at its core: a hub of connection and unique intersections of Ontario university and college staff, students, community organizations and campus champions who strive to create innovative campus mental health solutions. The event will be held virtually on […]Continue readingCall for abstracts open for 2021 campus mental health conference
Try simple, but helpful methods to manage mental health during this stay-at-home period
With news of the new stay-at-home order, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division reminds people that they can take some simple and basic steps to help them manage their mental health during these challenging times. “The next month of stay at home is necessary to maintain physical health, but it will no doubt be […]Continue readingTry simple, but helpful methods to manage mental health during this stay-at-home period
April forums profile mental health impacts to survivors of homicide victims
A pair of late April forums co-hosted by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division and The Centre for Research & Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The CRIB) will highlight the experiences and mental health impacts of survivors of homicide victims. CMHA Ontario and The CRIB will host a Knowledge Exchange Forum on […]Continue readingApril forums profile mental health impacts to survivors of homicide victims
Third poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
(Toronto, March 15, 2021) – As we mark the one-year anniversary of the province’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, a new survey is highlighting alarming trends that indicate the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The latest polling data commissioned by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division shows that only […]Continue readingThird poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
Everything Is Not OK: 74% of Ontarians experiencing increased mental health and substance use challenges during the pandemic
Province’s mental health leaders launch Everything Is Not OK campaign calling on governments to take immediate action TORONTO, ONT. (March 9, 2021) – Ontario’s leading mental health and addiction organizations are coming together to say Everything Is Not OK in a new campaign that highlights the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of children, […]Continue readingEverything Is Not OK: 74% of Ontarians experiencing increased mental health and substance use challenges during the pandemic
Research shows Ontario Hockey League players, staff value CMHA Ontario’s mental health program for athletes
(Toronto, March 8, 2021) – New research is highlighting the positive impact of Talk Today, a mental health awareness and education program that supports the mental health of hockey players and reduces the risk of suicide across the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). The report, Supporting athlete mental health: An evaluation of Talk Today, showed overwhelming […]Continue readingResearch shows Ontario Hockey League players, staff value CMHA Ontario’s mental health program for athletes
CMHA Ontario launching mental health awareness training for the farm community
(Toronto, March 3, 2021) – A new mental health awareness training program specifically for farmers will soon be available to rural and agricultural communities across the province through a partnership of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), the University of Guelph and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division. In the Know is a mental […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario launching mental health awareness training for the farm community
Pandemic highlights need for community mental health and addictions care: CMHA Ontario pre-budget submission
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is calling out chronic underfunding and pandemic-related strain on the community-based mental health and addictions sector in its 2021 pre-budget submission to provincial government. The pandemic has further highlighted the need to prioritize mental health and addictions funding for the community sector, which has demonstrated nimbleness and creativity […]Continue readingPandemic highlights need for community mental health and addictions care: CMHA Ontario pre-budget submission
OHL teams offer mental health tips during Talk Today month
In recognition of February as Talk Today month across the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), several OHL clubs are posting their mental health tips on social media. Under normal circumstances, all OHL clubs host a mental health awareness game in February in partnership with their local Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branch. Due to the pandemic, […]Continue readingOHL teams offer mental health tips during Talk Today month