Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is once again part of a group of community health care organizations expressing their support of calls to tighten public health restrictions to slow the spread of COVID-19. Monday, Community Health Ontario (CHO), of which CMHA Ontario is a part, supported the Ontario Health Association (OHA)’s latest call […]Continue readingCommunity Health Ontario supports call to move certain regions back to Stage 2
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Community mental health, addictions leaders back OHA’s calls on province for stricter COVID-19 measures
Ontario’s leading community mental health and addictions agencies have come together to throw their support behind calls on the province for stricter public health measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Thursday, the Ontario Hospital Association, along with 38 health care leaders and physicians, issued a statement asking for stricter public health measures that will […]Continue readingCommunity mental health, addictions leaders back OHA’s calls on province for stricter COVID-19 measures
105.9 The Region earns CMHA Ontario’s 2020 local media award
(Woodbridge, Sept. 25, 2020) – York Region radio station CFMS-FM 105.9 The Region has been named the recipient of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s 2020 local media award. Nominated by CMHA York and South Simcoe Branch, 105.9 The Region was recognized with the award for its support of the branch in getting mental […]Continue reading105.9 The Region earns CMHA Ontario’s 2020 local media award
New research by Carleton University, CMHA Ontario evaluating social and human costs of COVID-19 measures
A new research project between the Carleton University Sprott School of Business and Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division is underway to better understand the social and human costs of physical distancing, remote work, isolation and other factors related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The research project, titled Work, Family, and Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic, […]Continue readingNew research by Carleton University, CMHA Ontario evaluating social and human costs of COVID-19 measures
CMHA Ontario releases 2019-20 annual report
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
Province commits additional funding to innovative mental health, addictions services
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
Now is the time for universal basic income!
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 recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
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
CMHA recognizes Recovery Month 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
Most Ontarians fear second wave of COVID-19, worries linked to actions of others: CMHA poll
(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