Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division CEO Camille Quenneville recently appeared on Global News Morning to discuss mental health crisis calls. The interview focused on how mobile crisis response team partnerships between mental health agencies and police services in communities around the province are a best practice in de-escalating crisis situations and getting individuals […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario CEO discusses mental health crisis calls on Global News
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CMHA Ontario provides recommendations to government in support of tenants’ rights
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division has joined the Advocacy Centre for Tenants in Ontario and other stakeholders to express concerns about proposed amendments to a government bill that could weaken tenants’ rights. Last week, the Ontario Standing Committee on Social Policy heard submissions on Bill 184, Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act. […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario provides recommendations to government in support of tenants’ rights
CBC features CMHA Ottawa initiative providing smartphones for vulnerable clients during pandemic
A Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ottawa Branch initiative that’s supporting clients with free smartphones during the COVID-19 pandemic has been featured by CBC on TV and radio. When the pandemic shut down support programs for vulnerable people, it left CMHA Ottawa caseworkers challenged to stay connected with almost 1,500 clients. The branch worked to […]Continue readingCBC features CMHA Ottawa initiative providing smartphones for vulnerable clients during pandemic
CMHA Ontario responds to the death of yet another individual experiencing a crisis
(Toronto, June 24, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario in reaction to the death of Ejaz Choudry: “It’s sad, heartbreaking and incredibly upsetting that once again an individual experiencing distress has died after a police response to a mental health crisis call. It’s frustrating […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario responds to the death of yet another individual experiencing a crisis
CMHA Ontario in the news regarding police handling of mental health calls
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division CEO Camille Quenneville has been in the news recently as outlets cover how police handle mental health calls. On the Tuesday, June 9 edition of CBC’s The National, Quenneville said more funding for police mental health training is required, as well as additional funds for mental health services as […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario in the news regarding police handling of mental health calls
CMHA, Bell Let’s Talk expand BounceBack nationwide
Bell Let’s Talk has announced a $1 million donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association to support the roll out of CMHA’s BounceBack telephone-based, guided self-help program nationwide. Addressing an increased need for remote mental health supports during COVID-19, this funding will expand BounceBack from Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba into Atlantic Canada, Québec, Saskatchewan, […]Continue readingCMHA, Bell Let’s Talk expand BounceBack nationwide
A new season of Mood Walks for mental health
With summer upon us, Canadian Mental Health Association branches across Ontario are offering another season of Mood Walks, a hiking program which promotes both physical and mental wellness. A recent video from CMHA Ontario and the Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) shows the benefits of the program, with participants highlighting the benefits on their […]Continue readingA new season of Mood Walks for mental health
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights need for mental health and addictions supports for older adults
According to the United Nations, one in six older adults experienced abuse globally in 2017.[i] With lockdowns and reduced care, violence against older persons is on the rise.[ii] Physical distancing can take a heavy toll on mental health, and the risks are higher for older persons who may live alone and be less virtually connected.[iii] […]Continue readingWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights need for mental health and addictions supports for older adults
We need to do more and we need to do better: Statement from CMHA Ontario
The voices and experiences being shared today and over the past week are not new. We are hearing from those who have felt voiceless, and we are seeing injustices being repeated time and time again. We have witnessed these injustices countless times throughout history and yet here we are today, continuing to live and work […]Continue readingWe need to do more and we need to do better: Statement from CMHA Ontario
Emergency Community Support Fund available for non-profits impacted by COVID-19
A new emergency fund is now available to support charities and non-profit organizations serving vulnerable populations who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. United Way Centraide Canada, through its local United Way Centraide members, is now accepting applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), made available through a $350 million investment by the federal […]Continue readingEmergency Community Support Fund available for non-profits impacted by COVID-19