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Experts advise coroners to start tracking first-responder suicides
A new report recommends Ontario’s coroners start tracking first-responder suicides and that an oversight committee be formed to identify deficiencies in mental health services for this population. These were among 14 recommendations made by The Expert Panel on Police Officer Deaths by Suicide in the wake of nine Ontario police officer suicides in 2018. The Toronto […]Continue readingExperts advise coroners to start tracking first-responder suicides
NEW LOCATION FOR MINDFUL MEDITATION!
Please note that as of October 8th, our Tuesday afternoon Mindful Meditation drop-in group from 2 pm to 3 pm will begin meeting at the Oakville Public Library, White Oaks Branch, 1070 McCraney Street East. We hope to see you there! For more info on our Mindful Meditation and other peer support programs, click here.Continue readingNEW LOCATION FOR MINDFUL MEDITATION!
CMHA Halton Region Branch Recognizes World Mental Health Day
On Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, CMHA Halton Region Branch will join international mental health organizations to recognize World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is supported by the World Health Organization as an important way to raise awareness and advocate for better care for those with mental health issues worldwide. The theme this year is working together […]Continue readingCMHA Halton Region Branch Recognizes World Mental Health Day
WORLD HOMELESS DAY HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Housing with supports is key to recovery for many people living with mental health or addictions issues. This is one of the main messages that CMHA is sharing with the community to mark World Homeless Day this October 10. Evidence indicates that having a place to call home means a better quality of life and […]Continue readingWORLD HOMELESS DAY HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
CMHA’s 30 branches concerned about negative impacts for clients if “disability” definition changes for ODSP
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of 30 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and addictions issues. CMHAs recognize that mental health is influenced by many factors including life experiences, workplace or other environments, and the social and economic conditions that shape […]Continue readingCMHA’s 30 branches concerned about negative impacts for clients if “disability” definition changes for ODSP
“I’ve never felt comfortable in my own skin. I’m comfortable today.”
Click here to learn more about Dante and how he’s “going and growing” after working with our Justice team. Continue reading“I’ve never felt comfortable in my own skin. I’m comfortable today.”
In Memory of Robert Struthers: May 5, 1959 – June 29, 2019
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our Board Chair, Robert Struthers, passed away on Saturday, June 29th. Robert was an incredibly kind and generous man who selflessly shared his dedication not only with us at CMHA-HRB, but with his entire community. He could always be counted upon for wisdom, guidance, […]Continue readingIn Memory of Robert Struthers: May 5, 1959 – June 29, 2019
New role for mental health and addictions among changes in provincial cabinet shuffle
A new position dedicated to mental health and addictions was among several recent changes made in an Ontario government cabinet shuffle. Vaughan-Woodbridge MPP Michael Tibollo was appointed to the new role of Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions in the government realignment, which included a few changes to the health portfolio. Tibollo has unique […]Continue readingNew role for mental health and addictions among changes in provincial cabinet shuffle
Free CMHA resource helps employers update impairment policies post-cannabis legalization
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division has published a new, free, comprehensive resource to aid employers looking to develop new impairment policies or update current ones in the wake of cannabis legalization in Canada. Impairment in the workplace: what your organization needs to know identifies priorities for employers when reviewing organizational policies related to impairment […]Continue readingFree CMHA resource helps employers update impairment policies post-cannabis legalization