By Michelle Ruby, Brantford Expositor Friday, May 11, 2018 7:01:44 EDT PM Michael Benin (left), of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk, talks with education and promotion team lead Lill Petrella and St. Leonard’s Community Services executive director Brad Stark at a Mental Health Week wrap-up barbecue on Friday at Alexandra Park. (Brian Thompson/The Expositor) A […]
By Vincent Ball, Brantford Expositor Monday, May 7, 2018 6:54:01 EDT PM Representatives of several local agencies gather at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club on Monday for the launch of Mental Health Week activities. This year’s theme is Get Loud For Mental Health. Social service agencies are reaching out to people in several ways as part […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Canada must treat opioid use as a health issue, not a criminal matter. The Canadian Mental Health Association calls for care not corrections to relieve opioid crisis TORONTO (ONTARIO) April 17, 2018 – According to a new national policy paper released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), decriminalization is key […]
Largest Single Investment in Canadian History will Improve Access to Services for Mental Health and Addictions March 21, 2018 9:40 A.M. Office of the Premier Ontario is making an unprecedented investment in mental health and addictions that will improve care for the one in three people in Ontario who experience mental health or addictions challenges […]
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March 19, 2018 For immediate release – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, in reaction to today’s speech from the throne. “It was encouraging to hear the throne speech make very clear and specific reference to improving mental health and addictions care for Ontarians. The government promise of […]
The Ontario government has announced that intranasal naloxone, known by its brand name Narcan, will be available free of charge to the public and available at participating pharmacies by the end of March. The announcement comes in response to new data which reveals that harms related to opioid use are continuing to increase. The province […]
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News Release – March 2, 2018 1 p.m. Upgraded Mental Health Unit Also Coming to Brantford General Hospital Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Ontario is improving emergency and mental health care in Brantford by supporting the redevelopment, expansion and renovation of Brantford General Hospital. Dr. Helena Jaczek, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, was […]
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By Hannah Nichols Fact checked by Jasmin Collier Apps are available for everything these days — from shopping to entertainment and travel. Apps that claim to help look after your mental health and well-being are also available. So, we have selected the best apps for mental health. Mental health apps may help with conditions […]
Support is growing for the campaign Ontarians are showing that they want mental health and addictions care funded the same as physical care. So far, more than 2,700 supporters have signed the petition. Keep the momentum going. Email the petition to a friend or colleague now. Erase the Difference Partner Toolkit Campaign media coverage Listen […]
Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press Published Thursday, January 18, 2018 12:11PM EST Last Updated Thursday, January 18, 2018 12:49PM EST TORONTO — Inmates with mental health disabilities will no longer be placed in solitary confinement barring exceptional circumstances under an agreement announced Thursday between the Ontario government and the province’s human rights commission. The […]
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