The voices and experiences being shared today and over the past week are not new. We are hearing from those who have felt voiceless, and we are seeing injustices being repeated time and time again. We have witnessed these injustices countless times throughout history and yet here we are today, continuing to live and work […]Continue readingWe need to do more and we need to do better: Statement from CMHA Ontario
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Emergency Community Support Fund available for non-profits impacted by COVID-19
A new emergency fund is now available to support charities and non-profit organizations serving vulnerable populations who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. United Way Centraide Canada, through its local United Way Centraide members, is now accepting applications for the Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF), made available through a $350 million investment by the federal […]Continue readingEmergency Community Support Fund available for non-profits impacted by COVID-19
Living Life to the Full webinar series discusses mental health impact of COVID-19
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s Living Life to the Full team and Baycrest Rotman Research Institute clinician scientist Dr. Nasreen Khatri have created a webinar series to discuss the mental health impact of COVID-19. Webinars feature topics related to loneliness, young adult mental health, older adult advocacy, and the mental health fallout of the […]Continue readingLiving Life to the Full webinar series discusses mental health impact of COVID-19
BounceBack, Lumino Health partner to promote mental health supports to more Ontarians
A new collaborative partnership between Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s BounceBack program and Lumino Health network, an innovation from Sun Life, is ensuring more Ontarians are receiving support with mild-to-moderate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Lumino Health, Canada’s largest health network, now features the BounceBack program among its resources for stress and anxiety. Likewise, […]Continue readingBounceBack, Lumino Health partner to promote mental health supports to more Ontarians
Rexall partners with CMHA to support caregivers’ mental health
The Canadian Mental Health Association and Rexall have announced a new partnership in support of caregiver mental health during COVID-19. The Rexall Care Network will be supporting caregivers in over 200 communities, with funds going directly to programs and services specializing in caregiver mental health, such as training for neighbourhood agencies to support caregivers, resource […]Continue readingRexall partners with CMHA to support caregivers’ mental health
Ontario’s leading health care organizations urge province for clarity on pandemic pay
The leaders of several Ontario health care organizations have released a joint open letter to premier Doug Ford seeking immediate clarity on the government’s parameters regarding pandemic pay for frontline workers during COVID-19. On April 25, the province announced frontline workers would be recognized with temporary pandemic pay for the challenges they face keeping Ontarians […]Continue readingOntario’s leading health care organizations urge province for clarity on pandemic pay
New data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division branches are encouraging anyone who is struggling with mental health and addictions issues at this time to reach out and seek help. The call comes as new provincial data showed that far fewer people with a mental health […]Continue readingNew data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
CMHA Ontario poll identifies concerns around workplace, youth mental health
New polling data shows some specific findings about how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting workplace and youth mental health. Results from the first of three polls by Pollara Strategic Insights on behalf of Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division indicate the vast majority (90 per cent) of Ontarians are concerned about the impact the pandemic […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario poll identifies concerns around workplace, youth mental health
New data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
(Toronto, May 11, 2020) – Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic and nearly eight out of 10 (77 per cent) say more mental health supports will be necessary to help society, according to new poll results […]Continue readingNew data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
New BounceBack campaign promotes access to mental health program
Mental health concerns are among the many challenges Ontarians are currently facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time of public uncertainty, CMHA’s BounceBack program remains an effective option to support Ontarians who may be dealing with mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression, or may be feeling low, stressed, worried, irritable or angry. BounceBack is a free, […]Continue readingNew BounceBack campaign promotes access to mental health program