(Toronto, Aug. 31, 2020) – A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Ontarians (84 per cent) remain concerned about the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, primarily driven by worry of other people not following the proper distancing rules as businesses and schools reopen. The survey commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association […]Continue readingMost Ontarians fear second wave of COVID-19, worries linked to actions of others: CMHA poll
As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season amid a global pandemic, CMHA is reminding everyone to keep mental health in mind during these unprecedented times. Students and parents are facing new challenges this school year due to COVID-19. Whether students take classes online or in class, the pressures remain the same. CMHA suggests maintaining […]Continue readingBack to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents
(Toronto, Aug. 20, 2020) – As Ontario’s economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical workplaces. Developed by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in partnership with Mental Health Works and BounceBack Ontario, Return […]Continue readingNew CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has released a new report that found Black people were more likely to be victims of violence from members of the Toronto Police Service (TPS) than White people or other racialized groups. A Disparate Impact: Second interim report on the inquiry into racial profiling and racial discrimination of […]Continue readingOntario Human Rights Commission report reveals racial discrimination by Toronto Police Service
(Toronto, July 30, 2020) – Ontario’s leading mental health and addictions organizations including Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, The Royal, Ontario Shores, Children’s Mental Health Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division and Addictions Mental Health Ontario are calling on the province for an immediate, one-time $100 […]Continue readingMental health and addictions organizations call on province for $100 million COVID-19 emergency response package
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is pleased to thank Trillium Mutual Insurance for a generous $50,000 donation in support of farmers’ mental health. The funds will support the roll out of “In the Know,” an agriculture-specific mental health literacy course developed by the University of Guelph with support from the Ontario Federation of […]Continue readingTrillium Mutual Insurance donates $50,000 to CMHA Ontario to support mental health in agriculture
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
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
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
(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