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CMHA’s BounceBack key part of expanded mental health supports available to all Ontarians during COVID-19 pandemic

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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

Free Call-In Counselling Available During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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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

Statement from CMHA branches several weeks after COVID-19 began impacting service delivery

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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

COVID-19: HOW WE’RE PROTECTING HEALTH AND SAFETY

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The health, safety, and well-being of our clients and staff is our top priority at all times. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and following advice from local and provincial health authorities, the decision has been made to adjust our service delivery and temporarily close the offices of Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Region Branch […]Continue readingCOVID-19: HOW WE’RE PROTECTING HEALTH AND SAFETY

CMHA Ontario champions community-based care in 2020 pre-budget submission

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Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division has prioritized the advancement of community-based mental health and addictions care across the province in its 2020 pre-budget submission to the Ontario government. CMHA Ontario has proposed four recommendations for mental health and addictions spending, emphasizing the importance of community-based programs and services as a way to relieve pressures […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario champions community-based care in 2020 pre-budget submission

Beat the Winter Blues

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Whether you refer to it as the back to work blues, the January blues or the winter blues, people often share feeling a little down after the holidays. And while Blue Monday is a myth, research confirms that Canadians are prone to a downward shift in mood in the winter months. A research study in […]Continue readingBeat the Winter Blues

CMHA Recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week

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From November 25 – Dec 1, CMHA will join with the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery organizations across the country to mark National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW). This years’ theme for National Addictions Awareness Week is Stigma Ends with Me, highlighting how individuals can take steps to end […]Continue readingCMHA Recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week

Experts advise coroners to start tracking first-responder suicides

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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!

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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

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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