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Expand access to harm reduction interventions during COVID-19: CMHA Ontario branches support safer supply approaches

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The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of 28 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and substance-use issues. All CMHA branches work from a harm-reduction framework that aims to support individuals with substance-use concerns and connect them with services. Some of our branches […]Continue readingExpand access to harm reduction interventions during COVID-19: CMHA Ontario branches support safer supply approaches

CAMH, CMHA and CSC partner to implement pan-Canadian suicide prevention service

Collaboration brings together existing suicide prevention services and advocates for a national, three-digit phone number February 4, 2021 (Toronto) – Now more than ever, people in need of immediate mental health support are turning to distress centres for help. People living in Canada need an easy way to ask for assistance during their time of […]Continue readingCAMH, CMHA and CSC partner to implement pan-Canadian suicide prevention service

CMHA celebrates Black History Month

CMHA Ontario joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. While Black History Month is a time to learn about the many important contributions of African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, it’s important to note […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Black History Month

CMHA Words of Hope campaign

The #CMHAWordsOfHope campaign encourages individuals to post photos and selfies with signs that share words of hope, encouragement and support for the community. Individuals are encouraged to share every day across all social channels and reinforce that CMHA is still here for clients, even if the working environment has changed. Here are the steps to […]Continue readingCMHA Words of Hope campaign

New podcast focused on campus mental health

A new podcast by the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (CICMH) is hoping to bring attention to important mental health-related topics that may not always be top of mind for post-secondary students, faculty and administration. The Mental Health on Campus podcast launched Jan. 22 with its introductory episode on the relationship between sleep […]Continue readingNew podcast focused on campus mental health

Registration now open for first-ever E-QIP virtual conference

The Excellence through Quality Improvement Project (E-QIP) has announced it will host its first-ever virtual conference Tuesday, April 13. Registration is now open and the conference is free to attend. QI Innovations: Understand-Pivot-Change is a one-day virtual conference that will bring together Ontario’s leading quality improvement experts in the mental health and addiction sector. It will […]Continue readingRegistration now open for first-ever E-QIP virtual conference

Every action counts – CMHA Ontario joins the conversation on Bell Let’s Talk Day

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Thursday, January 28 and we’re joining in to help drive progress in mental health. COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives, including our mental health. This year’s Bell Let’s Talk Day campaign shines a light on the actions that we can all take, because now more than ever, mental […]Continue readingEvery action counts – CMHA Ontario joins the conversation on Bell Let’s Talk Day

Dollar A Day Foundation donates $80,000 to CMHA Ontario programs Talk Today, Living Life to the Full

(Toronto, Jan. 22, 2021) – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is pleased to announce the Dollar A Day Foundation has made an $80,000 donation that will go toward CMHA Ontario programs Talk Today and Living Life to the Full. “Dollar A Day is doing incredible work to advance mental health initiatives all across […]Continue readingDollar A Day Foundation donates $80,000 to CMHA Ontario programs Talk Today, Living Life to the Full

Tips to kick the winter blues

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As the cold and snow of winter sinks in, Ontarians may find themselves lacking energy. Research in Ontario suggests that 15 per cent of the general population have experienced the winter blues, which can include changes in appetite and lethargy. The winter blues differs from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, which affects about two per […]Continue readingTips to kick the winter blues

MPP Baber mischaracterized mental health statistics: CMHA Ontario reaction

(Toronto, Jan. 15, 2021) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division: “We unequivocally support provincial lockdown measures to protect the health and safety of Ontarians and to help ease the monumental burden our front-line health care workers are facing every day. “We are also in continual […]Continue readingMPP Baber mischaracterized mental health statistics: CMHA Ontario reaction