CMHA Halton joins 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 vibrant and creative 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, it’s important to note that these individuals continue to […]Continue readingCMHA Celebrates Pride
Every March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an event that provides an opportunity to recognize the resilience and accomplishments of the transgender community. A transgender person is someone whose gender identity is different from the gender they were assigned at birth. CMHA Halton stands with our transgender community and recognizes the prejudices and […]Continue readingCMHA supports transgender community on International Transgender Day of Visibility
The provincial government has allocated the largest base funding commitment for community mental health and addictions care in a decade as part of their 2023 budget. The government announced Thursday that it is providing the sector with $425 million over three years for mental health and addictions, including a five per cent increase for base […]Continue readingCMHA Halton welcomes historic investment for community mental health and addictions in 2023 provincial budget
Do you live or work in Halton Region? Interested in mental health and addictions? Experience in healthcare, finance, communications, or project management? Looking for a way to give back? Contact board@cmhahrb.ca for more details.Continue readingSeeking new Board members
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Halton Region joins Ontarians in recognizing Monday, March 6 as Black Mental Health Day to help raise awareness of historic inequities and unequal outcomes in the mental health and addictions system that continue to persist today. In March 2020, the provincial government passed Bill 178, Black Mental Health Day Act, […]Continue readingMarch 6 is Black Mental Health Day in Ontario
With the recent increase in marketing and availability of online gambling in Ontario, opportunities for gambling are more accessible than ever. While gambling is a recreational activity for most, it can also develop into a problem for some. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual event to increase public awareness of problem gambling and […]Continue readingThis Problem Gambling Awareness Month, recognize the warning signs to minimize negative impact
A new resource provides the tools and information necessary to help communities implement Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRTs) and enhance crisis response across the province. Mobile Crisis Response Teams: A Framework for Ontario and Tools for Developing Mobile Crisis Response Teams are designed to help police and health partners to collaborate with service providers in […]Continue readingNew resource launched to support individuals in crisis
Free virtual or in-person groups and workshops to help you learn Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills of mindfulness, skills to improve your relationships, strategies to improve overall wellness, and how to cope with challenging emotions. Click here for more info.Continue readingCoping Skills for Change Workshops and Group: NEW DATES AVAILABLE!
If you have moderate to severe substance use problems, are willing to work towards changing your use of alcohol or other drugs, and want to learn how to cope with daily substance use triggers, cravings and risk situations, this group is for you. We will discuss various cognitive and behavioural approaches that address specific steps […]Continue readingStructured Relapse Prevention Group
