On June 16, CMHA Halton Region Branch joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day on June 16. 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 […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2020
A Statement from our CEO Radhika Subramanyan I’ve been taking some time to reflect on the recent life-changing events not just in the United States and Canada but across the world. I’m feeling outraged and discouraged but also hopeful that our world can do and be better. Today and every day, we at CMHA stand […]Continue reading“We see you, we hear you, and we stand with you.”
Our staff and community pitched in with some great tips on how to #GetReal about mental health during CMHA Mental Health Week and every day and week of the year! We asked for suggestions of one thing we can ask if we are concerned about someone’s mental wellness and one thing we can say if we […]Continue readingTips on how to #GetReal
(Toronto, May 11, 2020) – Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic and nearly eight out of 10 (77 per cent) say more mental health supports will be necessary to help society, according to new poll results […]Continue readingNew data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s BounceBack program has developed a mental health tip sheet to support those who may be experiencing heightened mental health challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tip sheet, titled 10 things you can do right now to reduce anxiety, stress, worry related to COVID-19, offers 10 quick […]Continue readingBounceBack offers quick tips to support your mental health during COVID-19
Find out more about Mental Health Week 2020 at https://mentalhealthweek.ca/.Continue readingCMHA Mental Health Week 2020: May 4 to 10
We are continuing to provide free counselling to support our community during these uncertain and stressful days of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are looking for support, call our Call-In Counselling line at 289-291-5396 and you will be contacted by a counsellor within 24 hours Monday to Friday. Ages 16+.Continue readingFree Call-In Counselling Available During the COVID-19 Pandemic – 289-291-5396
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(Oakville, April 3, 2020) – To help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake of COVID-19, the Ontario government has announced an expansion of online and virtual mental health supports, including Canadian Mental Health Association’s BounceBack program. BounceBack is available now, free of charge, to help people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, stress and […]Continue readingCMHA’s BounceBack key part of expanded mental health supports available to all Ontarians during COVID-19 pandemic
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of nearly 30 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and addictions issues. Like every other health provider, we have spent the past few weeks adjusting to a new reality created by COVID-19 and are continually examining […]Continue readingStatement from CMHA branches several weeks after COVID-19 began impacting service delivery