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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

(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

Show your support for the mental health of all in our community: take part in the Canadian Mental Health Association Halton Region Branch’s The Giving Trees Campaign. The Giving Trees Campaign is not only about raising funds and awareness for CMHA Halton’s programs and services, but also raising awareness around mental health and addictions. The focus […]Continue readingGive Peace, Give Hope, Give Support: The Giving Trees Campaign

“In more than one way, the pandemic has helped people navigate the stigma that has traditionally dogged mental health.” Our staff recently offered some thoughts in The Oakville News on providing support during the pandemic. Click here to read the full article.Continue readingHope in the time of Covid-19

As individuals and organizations recognize World Homelessness Day and World Mental Health Day on Oct 10, CMHA Halton Region Branch is reminding the community that housing is key to the recovery for many people with mental health issues. Individuals with serious mental health conditions frequently identify income and housing as the most important factors in […]Continue readingImportance of housing for mental health highlighted on October 10

CMHA Halton Region Branch joins Canadians across the country in observing the country’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. The day was established by the federal government to honour survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains […]Continue readingCMHA Commemorates Truth and Reconciliation Day

Above: CMHA-HRB CEO Rashaad Vahed, right, and Marybeth Pakulat 2021 marks the 5th anniversary of the Tee Off for Mental Health Tom Pakulat Memorial Golf Tournament. Tom Pakulat was a caring, hardworking son, husband, and friend, the life of the party who worked hard to make sure that those around him never felt the loneliness […]Continue readingSupport for local suicide prevention in memory of Tom Pakulat