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Season’s greetings from CMHA

As the holiday season approaches, we extend warm wishes to you from everyone at CMHA Brant Haldimand Norfolk We recognize that, for some, the holidays can be a difficult time….

Stress, Depression and the holidays: Tips for coping

Stress and depression can ruin your holidays and hurt your health. Being realistic, planning ahead and seeking support can help ward off stress and depression. The holiday season often brings…

Issue Note: Ford’s Encampment Legislation

On December 12, 2024, Premier Ford announced two new pieces of legislation: the Safer Municipalities Act, 2024 and the Restricting Public Consumption of Illegal Substances Act, 2024. This announcement follows…

New legislation neglects to include funding for mental health, addictions supports

(Toronto, Dec. 12, 2024) – The premier stated today that vulnerable individuals who need mental health and addictions support will receive the care they need for the rest of their…

Staff Years of Service Awards

We’d like to recognize the following staff who received their Years of Service award at our staff Christmas party on December 9th: 20 YEARS: Sheila Robertson and Christine Gadsby 15…

Canada’s 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline marks one year of support

Trained responders have answered over 300,000 calls, texts nationally from people with concerns about suicide  Canada’s 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is marking one year of providing people across the country…

This Giving Tuesday, Be Someone’s Hope

“BE SOMEONE’S HOPE” On December 3rd, “Giving Tuesday”, we’re asking supporters to be there hope for those whose lives are intertwined with others—their people, their everything, their someone. For individuals…

The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024

The state of mental health in Canada? It’s alarming, a new Canadian Mental Health Association report finds. Research shows that no province or territory is spending what they should be…

CMHA launches “Someone’s Someone” campaign – a provincial campaign to humanize substance use and drive change

CMHA Brant Haldimand Norfolk launches “Someone’s Someone” – a provincial campaign to humanize substance use and drive change in Ontario, addiction is more than a statistic—it’s a deeply personal crisis…

Community health sector launches campaign profiling staffing challenges and impact to patient care

Sector calls for investments to close the growing wage gap for frontline workers  Toronto, October 17, 2024 – Ten provincial associations representing Ontario’s community health sector are raising awareness of a…

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Governments Strengthening Mental Health Services for International Agricultural Workers

Federal-provincial investment will provide new mental health resources October 17, 2024 TORONTO — The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing nearly $1.8 million over two years to provide international…