(Toronto, Dec. 21, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in response to the provincial government’s announcement today regarding additional COVID-19 public health measures: “The province made the right decision today to take the extraordinary measure of tightening public health restrictions to protect our physical […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario commends province for making tough decisions to slow the spread of COVID-19
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CMHA Ontario applauds province’s $147 million investment in mental health and addictions services
(Toronto, Dec. 17, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in reaction to today’s announcement from the Ontario government of a $147 million investment in mental health and addictions services to support capacity pressures during COVID-19: “We’re thankful for the provincial government’s commitment of $147 […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario applauds province’s $147 million investment in mental health and addictions services
Happy Holidays from CMHA
Season’s greetings from everyone at CMHA. Please note that our office will be closed on the following days: December 25 to January 1. For support during the holiday season, ConnexOntario is available 24/7 at 1-866-531-2600 or online at www.connexontario.ca. Wishing you all a peaceful holiday season and happy new year.Continue readingHappy Holidays from CMHA
New report looks at improving supportive housing for justice-involved individuals with mental health and addictions issues
A new report by Ontario’s leading experts on housing, justice, and mental health and addictions has outlined how existing supportive housing could more effectively meet the needs of justice-involved individuals and reduce strain on the health and justice systems. The Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (P-HSJCC)’s Housing and justice report: Improving supportive housing […]Continue readingNew report looks at improving supportive housing for justice-involved individuals with mental health and addictions issues
Province invests $47 million in supportive housing programs
A supportive housing funding announcement from the Ontario government means more individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and live with mental health and addictions issues will have increased access to the community supports they need. The province said in a news release it’s investing $47 million in supportive housing, $14 million of […]Continue readingProvince invests $47 million in supportive housing programs
Province announces new round of approved Ontario Health Teams
The Ontario government recently announced the approval of an additional 13 Ontario Health Teams (OHTs), bringing the total number to 42 across the province. Of the 42 currently-approved OHTs, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches are involved in 28 either as core partners or supporting organizations. Seven of the 13 just-announced OHTs involved CMHA branches. […]Continue readingProvince announces new round of approved Ontario Health Teams
CMHA commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations worldwide to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. These acts of violence are due to stigma and discrimination against their identity and community. Individuals who identify […]Continue readingCMHA commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
Province announces $37 million funding allotment to crisis services
The Ontario government has announced a $37 million commitment to crisis services that it says is in response to mental health and addictions emergencies brought about by COVID-19. This new funding for crisis services is part of $176 million already committed to the mental health and addictions system. Funds will support mobile crisis response teams, […]Continue readingProvince announces $37 million funding allotment to crisis services
National study evaluating remotely-delivered psychotherapy for reducing suicide risk
A new national study by St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto is seeking people who experience suicidal ideation to participate in research that will evaluate the effectiveness of a remotely-delivered psychotherapy intervention in reducing suicide risk. Brief Skills for Safer Living (Brief-SfSL) is a one-hour, single-session individual psychotherapy intervention adapted from an original SfSL group therapy […]Continue readingNational study evaluating remotely-delivered psychotherapy for reducing suicide risk
Rexall holiday campaign raising funds for CMHA
A new Rexall holiday campaign is raising funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Running from Nov. 17 through Dec. 24, Rexall stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan are hosting a holiday bubble campaign, which gives customers and patients the opportunity to purchase a ‘holiday bubble’ for $2 or round up their […]Continue readingRexall holiday campaign raising funds for CMHA