Your summer vacation might look a little different this year, but it’s still important to take that time off work. Read our 3 reasons to take a vacation this summer. Canadians miss out on an average of three earned vacation days every year. While you may feel that’s a small sacrifice to make to get […]
General Mental Health Tips: https://ontario.cmha.ca/news/tips-to-manage-mental-health-during-covid-19/ ConnexOntario: 1-866 -531-2600 or www.connexontario.ca Free and confidential health services information for people experiencing problems with alcohol and drugs, mental health and/or gambling. Available 24/7. Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566 Suicide prevention and support. Distress and Crisis Ontario: http://www.dcontario.org/ Distress Centres (DC’s) across Ontario offer support and a variety of services to their […]
Blanche Parkhill, who was the President of the CMHA Brant County Branch from 1984-1986 has made a significant donation to CMHA Brant Haldimand Norfolk Branch. As the Board President, and its development stages, Blanche was instrumental in securing funding from the Trillium Foundation to recruit and hire the first Executive Direction of CMHA Brant County […]
LivingWorks Start teaches life-saving suicide prevention skills in as little as one hour online. Dynamic, interactive content provides a high-impact learning experience. LivingWorks Start is a 90-minute online training program that will teach you how to recognize when someone is having thoughts of suicide and take meaningful action to keep them safe. The LivingWorks Start […]
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We need to do more and we need to do better: Statement from CMHA Ontario. Black Lives Matter and CMHA has a responsibility and an opportunity to fight for justice and change. The voices and experiences being shared today and over the past week are not new. We are hearing from those who have felt […]
Find local CMHA services during COVID-19 As uncertainty around COVID-19 persists, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches in communities across Ontario continue to provide mental health and addictions supports in the safest way possible. To adhere to physical distancing measures and protect the health of clients and staff, the way many CMHA services are delivered […]
Thank you to all our Community Partners and also to those who participated in Mental Health Week 2020 “Virtual Style”. It takes an amazing team of creative, dedicated people to make this event a success. See you next year!
Continue readingThank you for another successful Mental Health Week
A few weeks ago, a terrible tragedy took place in and around Portapique, Nova Scotia. As communities across that province deal with the aftermath of this tragedy, it’s evident that Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Nova Scotia Division has become an important resource for those needing support with their mental health. CMHA Nova Scotia needs […]
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 other mental health challenges associated […]
In recent weeks, news of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been at the forefront of many of our minds. For some, the news has increased anxiety and concern about personal risk. The first step in managing this type of anxiety is educating yourself. So, here we are going to talk about what the coronavirus is, signs of […]
