New sessions of CMHA Psychological Health and Safety Training are now open for December 6-9, 2022. This ground-breaking course helps break down barriers and seizes opportunities for those who are supporting the implementation of the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (“the Standard”). CMHA’s Psychological Health and Safety Training program will help individuals who are working to […]Continue readingRegistration open for CMHA’s Psychological Health and Safety Training program
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Agriculture Wellness Ontario Launches with Three Free Farming Mental Health Programs
Toronto – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture are proud to announce Agriculture Wellness Ontario, a suite of programs designed to ensure farmers are getting mental health support when and where they need it. Agriculture Wellness Ontario programs currently include the Farmer Wellness Initiative, a free individual counselling […]Continue readingAgriculture Wellness Ontario Launches with Three Free Farming Mental Health Programs
Overdose is preventable: know the signs
There were more than 2,800 opioid-related deaths in Ontario in 2021. To combat this crisis, CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (IAOD) on August 31. IAOD aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. An overdose is a toxic amount of one or […]Continue readingOverdose is preventable: know the signs
CMHA Ontario launches suicide prevention program to support farmers
The pandemic has made life more difficult for many, but for farmers it has greatly added to existing uncertainties and stress. Yet farmers are less likely to seek the help of professionals — sometimes with devastating consequences. To help, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario has launched the Guardian Network, a volunteer suicide prevention […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario launches suicide prevention program to support farmers
Roadmap to wellness, support for health care workers, lack of funding: highlights of provincial budget
Toronto – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in reaction to the provincial budget. “CMHA Ontario welcomes the Ontario budget and supports the government’s commitment to the Roadmap to wellness: a plan to build Ontario’s mental health and addictions system. “Another bright spot of […]Continue readingRoadmap to wellness, support for health care workers, lack of funding: highlights of provincial budget
CMHA recognizes Prisoners’ Justice Day
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations on August 10 in commemorating Prisoners’ Justice Day, a day to honour individuals who have died unnatural or violent deaths while incarcerated in correctional institutions. In addition to showing solidarity for those who have died while incarcerated, the day also brings attention to other socioeconomic impacts of incarceration including […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Prisoners’ Justice Day
CMHA advocate pens inspiring book
Noah Irvine is a valued member of the CMHA Waterloo Wellington community and a mental health advocate with an inspiring story in the face of adversity. Noah lost his mother to suicide when he was five years old. When Noah was 15, his father died of a prescription drug overdose after a long battle with […]Continue readingCMHA advocate pens inspiring book
CMHA celebrates International Self-Care Day
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. A self-care task should not be big or complicated – in fact, when energy and resolve is low, it’s […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates International Self-Care Day
CMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day. PTSD Awareness Day was officially recognized for the first time in Ontario by the provincial government in 2019. PTSD is an anxiety disorder involving exposure to a traumatic event which could include crimes, natural disasters, accidents, war or […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day
CMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
On June 14, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. A 2021 survey conducted by Movember and Ipsos showed that Canadian men are […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day