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Caring Together Family & Friends Support Group: New session starts April 28

This 4-session group will provide you with the opportunity to embark on a journey of understanding and empowerment as we explore vital topics to support family and friends ofthose facing…

Honouring the Strength of Caregivers on National Caregiver Day

CMHA Halton joins individuals and organizations across the country in recognizing National Caregiver Day, a day dedicated to honouring the countless individuals who provide unpaid care to a loved one…

Transgender and non-binary people have always been here—and today and every day, we celebrate them 

March 31st marks International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), an annual event dedicated to recognizing the achievements, resilience, and contributions of transgender and non-binary people around the world.  Trans and…

Understanding problem gambling: the psychology, signs and steps to recovery 

Gambling isn’t just about casinos and poker tables—many forms of gambling happen in ways we don’t always recognize, from sports betting apps to loot boxes in video games. With the…

Coping Skills for Change Workshop Series: New Dates!

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“Family Matters” Program for Family Caregivers

Coping Skills for Change Groups – Spring dates now available!

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CMHA warns of rising tariffs’ impact on well-being

(Toronto, Feb. 3, 2025) — As international trade tensions escalate, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is warning of the significant negative impacts this will bring on Ontarians’ mental…

Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Black Legacy and Leadership in Mental Health and Addictions 

This Black History Month, we honour the theme “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations” by recognizing the incredible contributions of Black leaders who have reshaped…

Tips to support yourself through the winter blues 

Often called the ‘saddest day of the year,’ the science behind Blue Monday is debated. However, it’s a reminder that many people feel the weight of winter, financial stress, or…

New research reveals growing cost of homelessness in Ontario

A new research study highlights the worsening homelessness crisis in Ontario and warns that, without serious intervention, the situation could get worse over the next decade. Released by the Association…

Upcoming Workshop: Coping Skills for Winter…and beyond

Fewer hours of sunlight, colder weather, social obligations, financial pressures…this time of year can be challenging for many, for a variety of reasons. Join us for Coping Skills for Winter and Beyond, and learn Dialectical Behaviour…