(Ottawa, Aug. 20, 2024) – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is urging the province to remain focused on addressing the opioid crisis as a health issue, that includes aspects of harm reduction, without perpetuating stigma that is often detrimental to individuals seeking help. CMHA Ontario encourages the government to remain open to forms […]Continue readingMaintain aspects of harm reduction as part of hub model; lessen the stigma around opioid use
Provincial News
Most Ontarians want supportive health, social services to address opioid crisis: CMHA Ontario poll
(Toronto, July 25, 2024) – Amid the ongoing opioid and drug poisoning crisis, more than eight in 10 Ontarians would prefer solutions to these issues focused on health care and social services support, rather than punishment through the criminal justice system, according to new poll results released today. In addition to the overwhelming majority of […]Continue readingMost Ontarians want supportive health, social services to address opioid crisis: CMHA Ontario poll
We urgently need a provincial alcohol strategy in Ontario
(Toronto, May 13, 2024) – A coalition of organizations across public health, research and advocacy, and community mental health and addictions are calling on the province to develop a comprehensive provincial alcohol strategy to promote the health and safety of people in Ontario. In a letter released to the province today, the coalition points out […]Continue readingWe urgently need a provincial alcohol strategy in Ontario
Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector
March 27, 2024 Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector Associations representing over 200,000 workers in community health respond to 2024 Ontario Budget TORONTO, ON – Today, a coalition of Ontario’s community health care associations responded to Ontario’s 2024 Budget. While we welcome the government’s […]Continue readingUrgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector
A Positive Move Forward: AGCO’s Decision on Online Gambling Advertising
The AGCO has taken a positive step by following CMHA recommendations to prohibit celebrities and athletes from endorsing online gambling.Continue readingA Positive Move Forward: AGCO’s Decision on Online Gambling Advertising
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 Human Rights Commission report reveals racial discrimination by Toronto Police Service
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
New data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
(Toronto, May 11, 2020) – Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic and nearly eight out of 10 (77 per cent) say more mental health supports will be necessary to help society, according to new poll results […]Continue readingNew data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
Ontario’s Attorney General responds Purdue Pharma’s ‘global resolution’ to opioid crisis
Ontario’s Attorney General has called out a major pharmaceutical manufacturer following a tentative settlement with U.S. state and local governments for not accounting for the impact the opioid epidemic has had on Canadian jurisdictions. Pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma recently made a deal with multiple U.S. jurisdictions that could amount to $12 billion over time, which […]Continue readingOntario’s Attorney General responds Purdue Pharma’s ‘global resolution’ to opioid crisis
Ministry of Health adds Mental Health and Addictions Division in restructuring
A restructuring of Ontario’s Ministry of Health has resulted in the creation of a new Mental Health and Addictions Division. Announced on Sept. 16, the Mental Health and Addictions Division is one of four new divisions within the ministry. The province says the Mental Health and Addictions Division will lead the development and implementation of […]Continue readingMinistry of Health adds Mental Health and Addictions Division in restructuring