Noah Irvine is a valued member of the CMHA Waterloo Wellington community and a mental health advocate with an inspiring story in the face of adversity. Noah lost his mother to suicide when he was five years old. When Noah was 15, his father died of a prescription drug overdose after a long battle with […]Continue readingCMHA advocate pens inspiring book
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CMHA celebrates International Self-Care Day
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. A self-care task should not be big or complicated – in fact, when energy and resolve is low, it’s […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates International Self-Care Day
CMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day. PTSD Awareness Day was officially recognized for the first time in Ontario by the provincial government in 2019. PTSD is an anxiety disorder involving exposure to a traumatic event which could include crimes, natural disasters, accidents, war or […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day
CMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
On June 14, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. A 2021 survey conducted by Movember and Ipsos showed that Canadian men are […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
CMHA election monitor: Maintain momentum and support community mental health and addiction care
Toronto – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in reaction to provincial election results. “CMHA Ontario congratulates Premier Ford and the PC party for their election victory. Over the last four years, CMHA Ontario has developed a strong working relationship with this government. We […]Continue readingCMHA election monitor: Maintain momentum and support community mental health and addiction care
CMHA celebrates Pride
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S+) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ2S+ communities, it’s important to note that LGBTQ individuals continue to face specific […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride
CMHA election monitor: Supporting mental health, addiction workers strengthens care for all Ontarians
Toronto – With the provincial election two days away, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario is encouraging voters to cast their ballot for the party that will most support the mental health and addiction care needs of all Ontarians. CMHA Ontario believes one of the best strategies to achieve enhanced care is to develop and implement […]Continue readingCMHA election monitor: Supporting mental health, addiction workers strengthens care for all Ontarians
CMHA election monitor: Supportive housing investment strengthens people and the economy
Toronto – Increasing inflation and home prices have been front and centre in the provincial election campaign. Missing in the debate is the significant economic and mental health impact of investments in “supportive housing.” Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario urges party leaders to consider the benefits of supportive housing whenever they speak about home […]Continue readingCMHA election monitor: Supportive housing investment strengthens people and the economy
CMHA election monitor: All parties falling short on promises to solve the opioid crisis
Toronto – Promises by all parties fail to go far enough to address the opioid crisis that has claimed at least 10,440 lives since 2016. Imagine party leaders making tour stops in places like Kapuskasing, Parry Sound, Goderich or Renfrew only to find the entire population of these communities have been wiped out. This would […]Continue readingCMHA election monitor: All parties falling short on promises to solve the opioid crisis
CMHA election monitor: Pandemic recovery includes mental health and addictions care for all Ontarians
Toronto – More than one in five people say pandemic recovery is their top issue this election which is why Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario urges parties to think about increased access to mental health and addictions care the same way as lowering taxes, growing the economy and building schools. People have been waiting […]Continue readingCMHA election monitor: Pandemic recovery includes mental health and addictions care for all Ontarians