The power of people working together can bring about monumental changes. That’s why CMHA Ontario joins organizations across the country this week in celebrating National Volunteer Week. The theme this year, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the acts of kindness by millions of individuals and the magic that happens when […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2021
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New community hub unveiled in Sudbury
A new integrated health services hub in Sudbury was unveiled this week by Canadian Mental Health Association, Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA S/M) at 200 Larch St. 200 Larch was created with the goal to address mental health, addictions, and homelessness issues in Sudbury’s downtown core. Using an integrated service delivery model, vulnerable individuals now have access to […]Continue readingNew community hub unveiled in Sudbury
Call for abstracts open for 2021 campus mental health conference
We are now accepting abstract submissions for CICMH’s Annual Conference. The conference represents what the CICMH is at its core: a hub of connection and unique intersections of Ontario university and college staff, students, community organizations and campus champions who strive to create innovative campus mental health solutions. The event will be held virtually on […]Continue readingCall for abstracts open for 2021 campus mental health conference
Try simple, but helpful methods to manage mental health during this stay-at-home period
With news of the new stay-at-home order, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division reminds people that they can take some simple and basic steps to help them manage their mental health during these challenging times. “The next month of stay at home is necessary to maintain physical health, but it will no doubt be […]Continue readingTry simple, but helpful methods to manage mental health during this stay-at-home period
April forums profile mental health impacts to survivors of homicide victims
A pair of late April forums co-hosted by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division and The Centre for Research & Innovation for Black Survivors of Homicide Victims (The CRIB) will highlight the experiences and mental health impacts of survivors of homicide victims. CMHA Ontario and The CRIB will host a Knowledge Exchange Forum on […]Continue readingApril forums profile mental health impacts to survivors of homicide victims
Last chance to register for E-QIP’s virtual conference
Time is running out to register for the Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP)’s free virtual conference, Quality Improvement Innovations: Understand-Pivot-Change, set for Tuesday, April 13. Register now! The goal of the conference is to bring together mental health and addictions agencies to highlight quality improvement projects and innovations. The conference will give all participants an opportunity to […]Continue readingLast chance to register for E-QIP’s virtual conference
CMHA celebrates National Caregiver Day
Today, CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating National Caregiver Day. National Caregiver Day is intended to honour caregivers — the millions of parents, children, siblings, spouses and friends who provide unpaid care to support someone with a diminishing physical ability, a debilitating cognitive condition or a chronic life-limiting illness. CMHA […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Caregiver Day
E-QIP announces lineup of experts for April 13 virtual conference
The Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP) has announced its lineup of presenters and panelists for its upcoming free virtual conference, Quality Improvement Innovations: Understand-Pivot-Change, set for Tuesday, April 13. This virtual conference will bring together agencies to highlight projects and innovations, and will feature presentations and discussions on quality improvement in the mental health […]Continue readingE-QIP announces lineup of experts for April 13 virtual conference
Third poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
(Toronto, March 15, 2021) – As we mark the one-year anniversary of the province’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, a new survey is highlighting alarming trends that indicate the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The latest polling data commissioned by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division shows that only […]Continue readingThird poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
Everything Is Not OK: 74% of Ontarians experiencing increased mental health and substance use challenges during the pandemic
Province’s mental health leaders launch Everything Is Not OK campaign calling on governments to take immediate action TORONTO, ONT. (March 9, 2021) – Ontario’s leading mental health and addiction organizations are coming together to say Everything Is Not OK in a new campaign that highlights the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of children, […]Continue readingEverything Is Not OK: 74% of Ontarians experiencing increased mental health and substance use challenges during the pandemic