Join us on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s an opportunity to honour the rich cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada. This day marks an opportunity to appreciate diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples. There are a number of ways you can celebrate the culture and contributions […]Continue readingCMHA Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day
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HSJCC Annual In-Person Meeting Recap
Last month, at the Provincial HSJCC’s annual in-person meeting, our collective goal was clear: for our members to gain a better understanding of challenges faced by marginalized individuals throughout the human services and justice system. We gathered to create a brave space where community practices, agencies, and people with lived experience from both the human […]Continue readingHSJCC Annual In-Person Meeting Recap
CMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
On June 13th, 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. CMHA recognizes that stigma may make it difficult for men to identify their own mental health and […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
CMHA Celebrates Seniors Month
June is Seniors Month in Ontario and this year’s theme is Working for Seniors. CMHA Ontario is recognizing and celebrating the hard work seniors have done all their lives to make Ontario a wonderful place to live. Unfortunately, many seniors experience significant depression. It is estimated that in Ontario, 289,000 to 680,000 of adults over […]Continue readingCMHA Celebrates Seniors Month
Memorial Cup 50/50 Winner Announcement
GRAND PRIZE: $7,245 Winning Number: MC-7446724 Draw Date: Jun 3 2024 The winner can claim their prize by emailing talktoday@ontario.cmha.ca Thank you to our partners the Canadian Hockey League and everyone who purchased a ticket to our first-ever Memorial Cup 50/50 fundraiser! Your donations will help make a positive impact on athlete mental health through […]Continue readingMemorial Cup 50/50 Winner Announcement
Celebrate Pride during June
CMHA Ontario is joined by individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, it’s important to recognize that these individuals continue to face specific […]Continue readingCelebrate Pride during June
CMHA recognizes World Schizophrenia Awareness Day
CMHA Ontario recognizes May 24th as Early Psychosis and Schizophrenia Awareness Day dedicated to supporting individuals living with early psychosis and schizophrenia to reach their full potential. Schizophrenia affects approximately 20 million people around the world. Often, individuals experiencing psychosis, disorientation or hallucination can achieve remission with treatment or find ways of living in harmony […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Schizophrenia Awareness Day
We urgently need a provincial alcohol strategy in Ontario
(Toronto, May 13, 2024) – A coalition of organizations across public health, research and advocacy, and community mental health and addictions are calling on the province to develop a comprehensive provincial alcohol strategy to promote the health and safety of people in Ontario. In a letter released to the province today, the coalition points out […]Continue readingWe urgently need a provincial alcohol strategy in Ontario
CMHA recognizes International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
This May 17, CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations worldwide to recognize International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). The 2SLGBTQIA+ community faces a range of mental health challenges due to societal stigma, discrimination, and lack of acceptance. These challenges can include higher rates of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation compared to the […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
CMHA Observes Red Dress Day
Join CMHA Ontario as we observe Red Dress Day on May 5th Content warning: This message refers to colonial and gender-based violence. CMHA Ontario recognizes May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. Today is a day to honour […]Continue readingCMHA Observes Red Dress Day