Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division is pleased to share its 2019-20 annual report, which highlights the successes and ongoing work of the organization between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020. The annual report features updates from provincial programs Mental Health Works, the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health, BounceBack, the Excellence through […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario releases 2019-20 annual report
The province has announced $14.75 million in new funding it says is aimed toward expanding innovative mental health and addictions services to support an uptick in demand during COVID-19. This funding, announced Sept. 10, is in addition to previously-announced funding, including $12 million for the expansion of virtual mental health services in May and $14 […]Continue readingProvince commits additional funding to innovative mental health, addictions services
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) supports access to a universal basic income that aligns with four core principles: human rights, equitable access, poverty reduction and adequacy. Income security is one of the important social determinants of health. With respect to the factors that promote positive mental health, the three most significant determinants of mental health […]Continue readingNow is the time for universal basic income!
CMHA joins the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) in inviting all individuals and communities to find a way to recognize and support World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th. It can be as simple as sending a message to those who are in despair, those who are grieving, and those who are supporting someone […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
September is Recovery Month and CMHA joins organizations around the world in recognizing this important event. According to Addictions & Mental Health Ontario (AMHO), 22 per cent of Canadians will be affected by addiction in their lifetime. Recovery Month gives them the opportunity to share stories, talk about treatment options, and reduce the stigma surrounding […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2020
(Toronto, Aug. 31, 2020) – A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Ontarians (84 per cent) remain concerned about the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, primarily driven by worry of other people not following the proper distancing rules as businesses and schools reopen. The survey commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association […]Continue readingMost Ontarians fear second wave of COVID-19, worries linked to actions of others: CMHA poll
As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season amid a global pandemic, CMHA is reminding everyone to keep mental health in mind during these unprecedented times. Students and parents are facing new challenges this school year due to COVID-19. Whether students take classes online or in class, the pressures remain the same. CMHA suggests maintaining […]Continue readingBack to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents
(Toronto, Aug. 20, 2020) – As Ontario’s economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical workplaces. Developed by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in partnership with Mental Health Works and BounceBack Ontario, Return […]Continue readingNew CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
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
(Toronto, July 30, 2020) – Ontario’s leading mental health and addictions organizations including Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, The Royal, Ontario Shores, Children’s Mental Health Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division and Addictions Mental Health Ontario are calling on the province for an immediate, one-time $100 […]Continue readingMental health and addictions organizations call on province for $100 million COVID-19 emergency response package