(Toronto, Nov. 15, 2018) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division strongly supports the direction of the provincial government on mental health and addictions as outlined in the fall economic statement. The following is reaction from Camille, Quenneville, CEO, CMHA Ontario: “The intent to prioritize a reduction in wait times for mental health […]Continue readingOntario government on right track to supporting people living with mental health and addictions services
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Allowing police officers to provide naloxone without SIU reprisal a positive move
(Toronto, Nov. 13, 2018) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division welcomes today’s news from the Ontario government regarding the administration of naloxone by police officers. The following is a statement from Camille, Quenneville, CEO, CMHA Ontario: “Police are often the first to arrive on scene when a person is experiencing a mental […]Continue readingAllowing police officers to provide naloxone without SIU reprisal a positive move
Webinar on the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy
Are you impacted by the government changes to the controlled act of psychotherapy? If so, a webinar hosted by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, Addictions and Mental Health Ontario and Children’s Mental Health Ontario may be useful. This webinar will be led by Deborah Adams, Registrar for the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) […]Continue readingWebinar on the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy
CMHA Ontario welcomes implementation of Police Records Check Reform Act
(Toronto, Nov. 1, 2018) – Today is a milestone in the effort to reduce stigma and discrimination for people who’ve experienced a mental health crisis and come into contact with police. Today, Ontario’s Police Records Check Reform Act comes into effect. This means that police are not permitted to disclose non-conviction mental health records, including […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario welcomes implementation of Police Records Check Reform Act
CMHA Durham is recognized as leading model for integrated care
Canadian Mental Health Association, Durham Branch was recently featured in the Community Mental Health Journal as an example of an Integrated Health Hub (IHH) model that provides holistic care for mental health and addictions clients. CMHA Durham Branch adopted an IHH model to provide holistic, wraparound care to its clients. In the IHH model co-location […]Continue readingCMHA Durham is recognized as leading model for integrated care
New quality standard addresses care for people with schizophrenia
Health Quality Ontario has released a new quality standard: Schizophrenia Care in the Community. This newest quality standard focuses on primary care, specialist care, hospital outpatient services, home care, caregivers, and community support services. It complements another quality standard Schizophrenia: Care for Adults in Hospitals which addresses quality care in hospitals and long-term care homes. Both include patient guides to […]Continue readingNew quality standard addresses care for people with schizophrenia
New study shows extent of violent victimization for those with mental health-related disabilities
Statistics Canada has released a new report that suggests people with mental health-related disabilities experience more repeat violence, more violence at the hands of someone they know, and live with more known risk factors for violent victimization than the general population. The report, Violent victimization of Canadians with mental health-related disabilities, also found that: one […]Continue readingNew study shows extent of violent victimization for those with mental health-related disabilities
Overdose Prevention Sites will remain open in Ontario
The Ontario government announced on Oct. 22, 2018 that overdose prevention sites will continue to operate in Ontario, however, will be replaced by “Consumption and Treatment Services,” which will have a new application process and standards. CMHA Ontario welcomes this news, as we believe that overdose prevention sites provide fundamental health services for vulnerable communities […]Continue readingOverdose Prevention Sites will remain open in Ontario
CMHA Ontario welcomes government’s enhanced approach to treatment services
(Toronto, Oct. 22, 2018) – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario applauds the provincial government for its decision to maintain an essential health care service for individuals living with substance use and addictions issues related to opioids or other substances. CMHA Ontario is supportive of the Consumption and Treatment Services model, particularly the move to […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario welcomes government’s enhanced approach to treatment services
Collège Boréal and CMHA Ontario team up in support of mental health
(Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, Sudbury) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is pleased to partner with Collège Boréal on the launch of a unique fundraising initiative that reminds students about the importance of positive mental health on campus and throughout the province. Beginning today, the college will donate $5 of every application […]Continue readingCollège Boréal and CMHA Ontario team up in support of mental health