The Ontario government recently announced the approval of an additional 13 Ontario Health Teams (OHTs), bringing the total number to 42 across the province. Of the 42 currently-approved OHTs, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches are involved in 28 either as core partners or supporting organizations. Seven of the 13 just-announced OHTs involved CMHA branches. […]Continue readingProvince announces new round of approved Ontario Health Teams
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CMHA commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations worldwide to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. These acts of violence are due to stigma and discrimination against their identity and community. Individuals who identify […]Continue readingCMHA commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
Province announces $37 million funding allotment to crisis services
The Ontario government has announced a $37 million commitment to crisis services that it says is in response to mental health and addictions emergencies brought about by COVID-19. This new funding for crisis services is part of $176 million already committed to the mental health and addictions system. Funds will support mobile crisis response teams, […]Continue readingProvince announces $37 million funding allotment to crisis services
National study evaluating remotely-delivered psychotherapy for reducing suicide risk
A new national study by St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto is seeking people who experience suicidal ideation to participate in research that will evaluate the effectiveness of a remotely-delivered psychotherapy intervention in reducing suicide risk. Brief Skills for Safer Living (Brief-SfSL) is a one-hour, single-session individual psychotherapy intervention adapted from an original SfSL group therapy […]Continue readingNational study evaluating remotely-delivered psychotherapy for reducing suicide risk
Rexall holiday campaign raising funds for CMHA
A new Rexall holiday campaign is raising funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Running from Nov. 17 through Dec. 24, Rexall stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan are hosting a holiday bubble campaign, which gives customers and patients the opportunity to purchase a ‘holiday bubble’ for $2 or round up their […]Continue readingRexall holiday campaign raising funds for CMHA
Ontario’s mental health and addiction leaders respond to Ontario budget
November 6, 2020: Ontario’s leading mental health organizations including Addictions and Mental Health Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Children’s Mental Health Ontario, The Royal, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care are disappointed that the Ontario government has failed […]Continue readingOntario’s mental health and addiction leaders respond to Ontario budget
Provincial budget falls short of supporting mental health of Ontarians
(Toronto, Nov. 5, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in reaction to today’s provincial budget: “Exactly one week ago, on Oct. 29, the premier told reporters that the mental health of Ontarians is his government’s number one priority. But judging from today’s budget, that’s […]Continue readingProvincial budget falls short of supporting mental health of Ontarians
Fifth Line Foundation, NHL Foundation commit $1.2 million to CMHA’s Talk Today sport and mental health program
(Regina, Nov. 2, 2020) – The Fifth Line Foundation has joined forces with the National Hockey League (NHL) Foundation and together will commit more than $1.2 million to make a leading mental health awareness and suicide prevention program available to all Jr. A hockey players in Canada. The support allows the Canadian Junior Hockey League […]Continue readingFifth Line Foundation, NHL Foundation commit $1.2 million to CMHA’s Talk Today sport and mental health program
CMHA Ontario calls for ‘critical infrastructure’ investments in fall 2020 pre-budget submission
With the COVID-19 pandemic highlighting the need for more mental health and addictions supports, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division’s fall 2020 pre-budget submission recommends the province prioritize critical infrastructure investments to sustain a high-functioning system that is responsive to the needs of Ontarians. Read CMHA Ontario’s fall 2020 pre-budget submission, which outlines eight […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario calls for ‘critical infrastructure’ investments in fall 2020 pre-budget submission
Ontario’s leading mental health, addictions organizations call for more provincial funding
Seven of Ontario’s leading mental health and addictions care organizations have come together in recent days to make two separate statements calling on the province to address mental health and addictions in its COVID-19 recovery plan. In an Oct. 6 statement, the group – comprised of Addictions and Mental Health Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association, […]Continue readingOntario’s leading mental health, addictions organizations call for more provincial funding