A new research study highlights the worsening homelessness crisis in Ontario and warns that, without serious intervention, the situation could get worse over the next decade. Released by the Association of Municipalities in Ontario, in partnership with the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) and the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) and Helpseeker Technologies, […]Continue readingNew research reveals growing cost of homelessness in Ontario
(Toronto, Dec. 12, 2024) – The premier stated today that vulnerable individuals who need mental health and addictions support will receive the care they need for the rest of their lives, a statement which was supported by both the ministers of housing and mental health. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is confused by […]Continue readingNew legislation neglects to include funding for mental health, addictions supports
Trained responders have answered over 300,000 calls, texts nationally from people with concerns about suicide Toronto, November 30, 2024 – Canada’s 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is marking one year of providing people across the country access to life-saving support through three easy-to-remember numbers. Since its launch on November 30, 2023, trained 9-8-8 responders have had […]Continue readingCanada’s 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline marks one year of support
Toronto, ON – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s Your Health Space program, is set to host its first-ever symposium, Leaders Advancing Wellness: Sharing Strategies for a Flourishing Health Care Workplace. This landmark event will take place in downtown Toronto on April 29 and 30, 2025, bringing together healthcare leaders from across Ontario. […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario’s Your Health Space to Host Inaugural Symposium on Workplace Mental Health
At CMHA Ontario, we recognize that the violence faced by 2 Spirit, trans, and non-binary individuals is not a thing of the past—it is an urgent and ongoing crisis. On Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), we mourn those whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence while acknowledging the persistent systemic barriers and discrimination these communities […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario honours Transgender Day of Remembrance
Every year on Nov. 11, Canadians pause for Remembrance Day to honour the bravery, dedication and sacrifices made by veterans. But as we reflect on the courage displayed on the battlefield, we must also consider the quieter battles that many veterans continue to face after their service ends. For some, trauma experienced in service translates […]Continue readingBeyond remembrance: supporting veterans’ mental health on every front
Firefighters face extraordinary mental and emotional challenges every day. From responding to high-pressure emergencies to witnessing traumatic events, the psychological toll can be significant. To help firefighters in TC Energy Communities protect their mental health, CMHA Ontario is offering the Resilient Minds™ program this fall. Running from October to December 2024 and fully funded by […]Continue readingResilient Minds™: Empowering Firefighters in TC Energy Communities to Protect Their Mental Health
NEWS RELEASE (Toronto, Oct. 31, 2024) – With the final milestone in Ontario’s alcohol retail expansion complete, a coalition of public health, research and community mental health and addictions organizations are once again calling for a comprehensive health care strategy. The organizations published an open letter urging the Ontario government to develop a co-ordinated action […]Continue readingCoalition urges immediate action on health care strategy following alcohol retail expansion
STATEMENT (Toronto, October 30, 2024) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in reaction to the province’s 2024 fall economic statement: “Today’s fall economic statement fails to acknowledge a critical part of Ontario’s infrastructure: the health and social services that are essential to the […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario reaction to province’s 2024 fall economic statement
Sector calls for investments to close the growing wage gap for frontline workers Toronto, October 17, 2024 – Ten provincial associations representing Ontario’s community health sector are raising awareness of a growing wage gap impacting the care millions of Ontarians rely on. A new campaign launched today, entitled For Us. For You., highlights the need for […]Continue readingCommunity health sector launches campaign profiling staffing challenges and impact to patient care