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
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
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
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
March 1, 2019 – Patients and health service providers across Ontario received more detail this week about the government’s long-term plan to overhaul the province’s health care system and reduce hallway health care. Health and Long-Term Care minister Christine Elliott introduced Bill 74, The People’s Health Care Act, 2019 Tuesday morning, vowing to fix and strengthen the […]Continue readingOntario government announces plan to overhaul health care system
Our own Peer Mentor Dave Kilgannon recently joined Justin Dickie on his “My Therapy” podcast to talk about depression, addiction, recovery, physical activity, and wellness. Give it a listen: https://tinyurl.com/ydyegw4h Continue reading“My Therapy”: Dave talks recovery
The Canadian Mental Health Association calls for new legislation to bring mental health into balance with physical health. Over half of Canadians (53%) consider anxiety and depression to be ‘epidemic’ in Canada, with that perception spiking amongst younger people, according to a new survey commissioned by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Fifty-nine per cent […]Continue readingOver half of Canadians consider anxiety and depression ‘epidemic’
By the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Centre for Suicide Prevention September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is the one day a year focused solely on awareness around the issue of suicide and its prevention and this year, we’re spreading the message that suicide can affect anyone and anyone can prevent suicide. This year’s […]Continue readingWorld Suicide Prevention Day is September 10th: You can help someone who is thinking about suicide