March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual event to increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment and recovery services. Gambling is a leisure activity that may occur over a continuum, ranging from casual social gambling, with no harm caused, to pathological gambling, with serious harmful consequences for the individual […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Problem Gambling Awareness Month
On February 23, individuals and organizations across the country will come together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day, an annual anti-bullying campaign. Bullying is a form of aggression where there is a power imbalance; the person doing the bullying has power over the person being victimized. In additional to any physical trauma incurred, bullying can result […]Continue readingCMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
On February 22, 2022, CMHA Ontario joins Canadians across the country in celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day and show our support for the people that make our agriculture industry possible. Mental health in the agriculture industry is a topic of growing concern. The many constant demands, pressures and time constraints that come with this line of […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Canada’s Agricultural Day and reminds farmers of supports available
Several CMHA branches and CMHA Ontario had the opportunity to provide a mental health and addictions lens on the government’s prebudget consultations across the province in January. Representatives including CMHA Kenora Executive Director Sara Dias, CMHA Ottawa Executive Director Tim Simboli, CMHA Windsor-Essex County CEO Claudia den Boer, CMHA Thames Valley Co-Chief Executive Officer Beth […]Continue readingCMHA attends pre-budget consultations
Toronto – New polling data released today indicates that more Ontarians are accessing mental health supports than at any other time during the pandemic. The survey by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario indicates that one in four people (24 per cent) have sought help for their mental health challenges, a significant uptick from 17 […]Continue reading1 in 4 Ontarians access mental health help – the highest rate during the pandemic
The Centre for Innovation for Campus Mental Health has launched a new student athlete resource hub to help those within the post-secondary athletic environment take steps to support student athlete mental health. The Student Athlete Mental Health Toolkit is available online for anyone who works to nurture and support student athletes. It provides relevant literature, […]Continue readingCICMH launches new student athlete mental health resource
CMHA branches and divisions across Canada are teaming up with their local Canadian Hockey League (CHL) and Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) teams to help raise awareness about mental health in their communities. Throughout February teams across both leagues will be sharing messages about positive mental health on their social media channels with fans and […]Continue readingJoin us online during our eighth annual Talk Today awareness month
CMHA Grey Bruce has opened a new café in Owen Sound that promotes inclusion and mental health while creating a safe space in the community for people to work and for others to enjoy. The Fresh Roots café is part of Fresh Roots Catering, located at 1028 2nd Avenue East beside the CMHA’s office. The […]Continue readingCMHA Grey Bruce launches new Fresh Roots Café in Owen Sound
CMHA Ontario joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. While Black History Month is a time to learn about the many important contributions of African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, it’s important to note […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Black History Month
CMHA Ontario has submitted recommendations to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Trade and Skills Development in response to a regulatory consultation on naloxone in workplaces and potential related changes to the Ontario Health and Safety Act. The submission highlights the key role of employers in the drug poisoning crisis and outlines several recommendations for a […]Continue readingNew: CMHA Ontario promotes access to naloxone at work