Every March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an event that provides an opportunity to recognize the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community. A transgender person is someone whose gender identity is different from the gender they were assigned at birth. CMHA Ontario stands with our transgender community and recognizes the prejudices and […]Continue readingCMHA supports transgender community on International Transgender Day of Visibility
Toronto – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in reaction to the province’s 2023 budget: “The provincial budget released today contains the largest base funding commitment for community mental health and addictions care in a decade. It is an overwhelmingly positive sign that the government understands […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario welcomes historic investment for community mental health and addictions in 2023 provincial budget
On this third National Day of Observance for COVID-19, CMHA Ontario is reflecting on the lives lost and impacted by the pandemic, and reminding our community that mental health and addictions resources are available for those who continue to be affected by grief, loss, isolation, loneliness and other challenges brought about by COVID-19. On March […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes National Day of Observance for COVID-19
On March 8, CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations around the world to #EmbraceEquity in celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women. #EmbraceEquity is the theme for IWD 2023. The IWD organizers are highlighting the need to talk about why “’equal […]Continue readingCMHA encourages you to #EmbraceEquity this International Women’s Day
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is joining others across Canada this week in honouring and recognizing the diligence, dedication and importance of social workers. March 6-10 is National Social Work Week. Social workers are a critical part to the supports and services provided through CMHA branches as well as many other community-based agencies and […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario recognizes National Social Work Week
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario joins Ontarians in recognizing Monday, March 6 as Black Mental Health Day to help raise awareness of historic inequities and unequal outcomes in the mental health and addictions system that continue to persist today. In March 2020, the provincial government passed Bill 178, Black Mental Health Day Act, 2020, […]Continue readingMarch 6 is Black Mental Health Day in Ontario
Each year on the last Wednesday in February, individuals and organizations around the world come together to recognize Pink Shirt Day to promote anti-bullying initiatives. CKNW Kids’ Fund‘s Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of bullying in schools, workplaces, homes and online, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem. […]Continue readingCMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
Guelph – With the latest research showing that farmers feel more stressed and anxious than other Canadians, it’s more important than ever to support their mental health. That’s why on March 8, 2023, leaders in the agricultural sector from across Canada will come together for the first annual National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health. The […]Continue readingFirst Annual National Symposium on Agricultural Mental Health Showcases Leading Research and Community Programming from Across Canada
On February 15 2023, CMHA [branch] 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
Toronto – A new resource provides the tools and information necessary to help communities implement Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRTs) and enhance crisis response across the province. Mobile Crisis Response Teams: A Framework for Ontario and Tools for Developing Mobile Crisis Response Teams are designed to help police and health partners to collaborate with service […]Continue readingNew resource launched to support individuals in crisis