Peel Regional Police has released a new video online that features its mobile crisis team partnership with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Peel Dufferin Branch. As part of its social media outreach for World Mental Health Day (Oct. 10), Peel Regional Police posted “MCRRT: A Health Response to a Health Problem,” a two-minute clip that […]Continue readingNew video highlights CMHA Peel Dufferin mobile crisis partnership with Peel Regional Police
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CIHI releases new data on mental health and addictions hospitalizations
The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) has released annual statistics on mental health and addictions hospitalizations nationally for the 2018-19 fiscal year. These new data can help clients, families, providers, researchers and policymakers understand how long Canadians with mental illness and/or addiction are staying in hospital, what discharge rates are for mental health and […]Continue readingCIHI releases new data on mental health and addictions hospitalizations
CMHA recognizes World Mental Health Day 2020
On October 10, CMHA will join international mental health organizations to celebrate World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is supported by the World Health Organization as an important way to raise awareness and advocate for better care for those with mental health issues worldwide. The theme this year is Mental Health for All: […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Mental Health Day 2020
CMHA recognizes World Homeless Day 2020
Housing with supports is key to recovery for many people living with mental health or addictions issues. This is one of the main messages that CMHA is sharing with the community to mark World Homeless Day this October 10. Evidence indicates that having a place to call home means a better quality of life and […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Homeless Day 2020
Ontario’s mental health and addiction leaders respond to government’s new investment
Toronto, October 7, 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 pleased to see new investments in mental […]Continue readingOntario’s mental health and addiction leaders respond to government’s new investment
Government of Ontario COVID-19 recovery must address mental health and addiction crisis warn experts
Toronto, October 6, 2020: Everything is not all right, warned Ontario’s leading mental health and addiction 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 […]Continue readingGovernment of Ontario COVID-19 recovery must address mental health and addiction crisis warn experts
New documentary by CMHA Halton shares unforgettable journey
Just in time for Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct. 4-10), Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Halton Region Branch is hosting a virtual event to celebrate the official release of their new short documentary Opportunity. The documentary shares how the Halton Community Treatment Court helped a man named Dante journey from prison to recovery. A live discussion with him and those […]Continue readingNew documentary by CMHA Halton shares unforgettable journey
CMHA celebrates National Seniors Day 2020
CMHA joins individuals and organizations across the country to celebrate National Seniors Day today. National Seniors Day is an important time to celebrate the valuable contributions older adults make in communities across Ontario and reflect on the way they are supported. CMHA is dedicated to supporting the well-being of all people throughout their lives, including an […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Seniors Day 2020
Community Health Ontario supports call to move certain regions back to Stage 2
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
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