More than one in five people say pandemic recovery is their top issue this election which is why Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Halton urges parties to think about increased access to mental health and addictions care the same way as lowering taxes, growing the economy and building schools. People have been waiting far too […]Continue readingPandemic recovery includes mental health and addictions care for all Ontarians

As Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Halton focuses on empathy for Mental Health Week this week, the fact that many Ontarians are weary and struggling is at the forefront. Polling conducted throughout the pandemic indicates that nearly 80 per cent of Ontarians believe we will be in a serious mental health crisis when the pandemic […]Continue readingCMHA encourages candidates to keep mental health and addictions care in mind

The province is less than 40 days away from electing its next government and a new campaign from CMHA branches in Ontario is encouraging voters to put one topic at the top of their election wish list: mental health and addictions care. CMHA’s “I choose” campaign will be using the next six weeks to spotlight […]Continue readingCMHA urges voters to “choose” mental health and addictions care

Do you want to recognize a local individual, organization, or group who made a significant contribution to mental health in 2021-2022? Now’s your chance! CMHA Halton gives an annual award to recognize advancement of community mental health and addiction awareness and support in Halton. The award is named The REACH Award to clearly emphasize the […]Continue readingAnnual REACH Award: Submit your nominations today!

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division is calling out chronic underfunding and pandemic-related strain on the community-based mental health and addictions sector in its 2022 pre-budget submission to provincial government. The pandemic has further highlighted the need to prioritize mental health and addictions funding for the community sector, which has demonstrated nimbleness and creativity […]Continue readingPandemic highlights need for community mental health and addictions care: CMHA Ontario pre-budget submission

We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for many Ontarians. In fact, a recent CMHA Ontario poll demonstrates the strain the pandemic has had on the mental health of Ontarians. It shows that only a third of Ontarians (35 per cent) consider their current state of mental health as ‘very good’ or ‘excellent,’ […]Continue readingReclaim Your Health with BounceBack

(Toronto, Feb. 7, 2022) – New polling data released today indicates that more Ontarians are accessing mental health supports than at any other time during the pandemic. The survey by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario indicates that one in four people (24 per cent) have sought help for their mental health challenges, a significant […]Continue reading1 in 4 Ontarians access mental health help – The highest rate during the pandemic

Ontario has committed to support the mental health and well-being of health and long-term care workers across the province as part of its 2021 fall economic statement. The province is investing $12.4 million over two years starting in 2021–22 to continue rapid access to existing and expanded mental health and addictions supports. These treatment options include […]Continue readingProvince’s fall economic statement includes support for mental health and addictions