A new report from Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) says the province’s children and youth under 18 are now waiting as long as two-and-a-half years to receive mental health treatment, and wait lists for services have more than doubled in the past two years. Kids can’t wait: 2020 report on wait lists and wait times […]Continue readingWait times for youth mental health services in Ontario at all-time high
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Mental health training increased for new correctional officers
An increased focus on mental health is among the changes in a redesigned training curriculum for new correctional officers, Ontario’s Ministry of the Solicitor General has announced. The redesigned curriculum, now known as Corrections Foundational Training, replaces the former Correctional Officer Training and Assessment program and includes more emphasis on human rights, mental health, health […]Continue readingMental health training increased for new correctional officers
CMHA Ontario offers tips to help with the winter blues
Whether you refer to it as the back to work blues, the January blues or the winter blues, people often share feeling a little down after the holidays. And while Blue Monday is a myth, research confirms that Canadians are prone to a downward shift in mood in the winter months. A research study in […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario offers tips to help with the winter blues
Junior hockey teams across Canada set for annual mental health awareness games
Starting this month, major junior hockey teams across the country will each host a community event at one home game to raise awareness about mental health. Through the end of February, all teams in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL), Western Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League will host a mental health awareness game […]Continue readingJunior hockey teams across Canada set for annual mental health awareness games
Living Life to the Full featured on toronto.com
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s Living Life to the Full for Caregivers 55+ program was the subject of a feature article on toronto.com this week. The story focuses on Cat Peever, an Etobicoke resident and graduate of the program, who described how Living Life to the Full has helped her overcome personal challenges to […]Continue readingLiving Life to the Full featured on toronto.com
Global News quotes CMHA in story on new minimum wage, suicide rates study
A new study out of Emory University in Atlanta says raising minimum wage could lead to fewer suicides. For a Canadian perspective on the study’s findings, Global News spoke to Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division CEO Camille Quenneville. “If you’re concerned about your well-being every single day and for your future, you are likely […]Continue readingGlobal News quotes CMHA in story on new minimum wage, suicide rates study
Limited spots remain for January psychological health and safety advisor training
A limited number of spots are still available for an upcoming training course for individuals interested in becoming a certified psychological health and safety advisor in their workplace. Mental Health Works – a nationwide social enterprise operated by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division – will be hosting its next CMHA certified psychological health […]Continue readingLimited spots remain for January psychological health and safety advisor training
Province’s 2020 pre-budget consultations underway
The Ontario government has opened its annual pre-budget consultation process for organizations to provide input on how the province should allocate public funds in the next fiscal year. Two separate opportunities for public submissions are currently underway. The Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs is seeking people who wish to be considered to make […]Continue readingProvince’s 2020 pre-budget consultations underway
CMHA Ontario welcomes new board members
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is pleased to welcome three new members who will bring their valuable perspectives and experiences to help guide the future direction of the organization. Joining the board are: Bill Chantler: Mr. Chantler has been a senior police administrator with the London Police […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario welcomes new board members
OHRC Right to Read inquiry seeks public feedback
The Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is encouraging public feedback for their inquiry into human rights issues that affect students with reading disabilities. The OHRC is concerned that Ontario’s public education system may be failing to meet the needs of students with reading disabilities (dyslexia and other learning disabilities that affect reading). They’re investigating the […]Continue readingOHRC Right to Read inquiry seeks public feedback