(Regina, Nov. 2, 2020) – The Fifth Line Foundation has joined forces with the National Hockey League (NHL) Foundation and together will commit more than $1.2 million to make a leading mental health awareness and suicide prevention program available to all Jr. A hockey players in Canada. The support allows the Canadian Junior Hockey League […]Continue readingFifth Line Foundation, NHL Foundation commit $1.2 million to CMHA’s Talk Today sport and mental health program
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CMHA Ontario calls for ‘critical infrastructure’ investments in fall 2020 pre-budget submission
With the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the need for more mental health and addictions supports, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s fall 2020 pre-budget submission recommends the province prioritize critical infrastructure investments to sustain a high-functioning system that is responsive to the needs of Ontarians. Read CMHA Ontario’s fall 2020 pre-budget submission, which outlines eight […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario calls for ‘critical infrastructure’ investments in fall 2020 pre-budget submission
Ontario’s leading mental health, addictions organizations call for more provincial funding
Seven of Ontario’s leading mental health and addictions care organizations have come together in recent days to make two separate statements calling on the province to address mental health and addictions in its COVID-19 recovery plan. In an Oct. 6 statement, the group – comprised of Addictions and Mental Health Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association, […]Continue readingOntario’s leading mental health, addictions organizations call for more provincial funding
Community Health Ontario supports call to move certain regions back to Stage 2
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is once again part of a group of community health care organizations expressing their support of calls to tighten public health restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. Monday, Community Health Ontario (CHO), of which CMHA Ontario is a part, supported the Ontario Health Association (OHA)’s latest call […]Continue readingCommunity Health Ontario supports call to move certain regions back to Stage 2
Community mental health, addictions leaders back OHA’s calls on province for stricter COVID-19 measures
Ontario’s leading community mental health and addictions agencies have come together to throw their support behind calls on the province for stricter public health measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Thursday, the Ontario Hospital Association, along with 38 health care leaders and physicians, issued a statement asking for stricter public health measures that will […]Continue readingCommunity mental health, addictions leaders back OHA’s calls on province for stricter COVID-19 measures
105.9 The Region earns CMHA Ontario’s 2020 local media award
(Woodbridge, Sept. 25, 2020) – York Region radio station CFMS-FM 105.9 The Region has been named the recipient of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s 2020 local media award. Nominated by CMHA York and South Simcoe Branch, 105.9 The Region was recognized with the award for its support of the branch in getting mental […]Continue reading105.9 The Region earns CMHA Ontario’s 2020 local media award
CMHA Ontario releases 2019-20 annual report
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division is pleased to share its 2019-20 annual report, which highlights the successes and ongoing work of the organization between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020. The annual report features updates from provincial programs Mental Health Works, the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health, BounceBack, the Excellence through […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario releases 2019-20 annual report
Province commits additional funding to innovative mental health, addictions services
The province has announced $14.75 million in new funding it says is aimed toward expanding innovative mental health and addictions services to support an uptick in demand during COVID-19. This funding, announced Sept. 10, is in addition to previously-announced funding, including $12 million for the expansion of virtual mental health services in May and $14 […]Continue readingProvince commits additional funding to innovative mental health, addictions services
Now is the time for universal basic income!
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) supports access to a universal basic income that aligns with four core principles: human rights, equitable access, poverty reduction and adequacy. Income security is one of the important social determinants of health. With respect to the factors that promote positive mental health, the three most significant determinants of mental health […]Continue readingNow is the time for universal basic income!
CMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2020
September is Recovery Month and CMHA joins organizations around the world in recognizing this important event. According to Addictions & Mental Health Ontario (AMHO), 22 per cent of Canadians will be affected by addiction in their lifetime. Recovery Month gives them the opportunity to share stories, talk about treatment options, and reduce the stigma surrounding […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2020