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Get up to the Standard with Mental Health in the Workplace
HERE’S WHAT WE KNOW Mental illness costs $50 billion a year. It affects 7.5 million Canadians. That is about 20% of the population. A global first, “The Standard” is a set of voluntary guidelines, tools and resources to prevent psychological harm, and promote psychological health. The Standard is voluntary. But your duty isn’t: there are […]
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Province unveils social assistance reforms
November 22, 2018 The Ontario government has announced its reforms to the province’s social assistance programs. This issue is of critical importance to the individuals CMHA serves, given nearly half of all people receiving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits live with a diagnosed mental illness. While news of the government’s social assistance reform over […]
Regulatory amendment enables police officers to administer naloxone to save victims of opioid overdoses without facing automatic criminal investigation if unsuccessful
November 13, 2018 8:51 A.M. TORONTO – The Ontario Government is helping police officers save lives by enabling them to carry and administer naloxone in response to opioid overdoses like other first responders, who do not have to worry about routinely being the subject of a criminal investigation. “No one should face unfair repercussions just […]
CMHA Ontario welcomes implementation of Police Records Check Reform Act
(Toronto, Nov. 1, 2018) – Today is a milestone in the effort to reduce stigma and discrimination for people who’ve experienced a mental health crisis and come into contact with police. Today, Ontario’s Police Records Check Reform Act comes into effect. This means that police are not permitted to disclose non-conviction mental health records, including […]
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New study shows extent of violent victimization for those with mental health-related disabilities
October 29, 2018 Statistics Canada has released a new report that suggests people with mental health-related disabilities experience more repeat violence, more violence at the hands of someone they know, and live with more known risk factors for violent victimization than the general population. The report, Violent victimization of Canadians with mental health-related disabilities, also […]
Overdose Prevention Sites will remain open in Ontario
October 25, 2018 The Ontario government announced on Oct. 22, 2018 that overdose prevention sites will continue to operate in Ontario, however, will be replaced by “Consumption and Treatment Services,” which will have a new application process and standards. CMHA Ontario welcomes this news, as we believe that overdose prevention sites provide fundamental health services […]
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CMHA Ontario recommends public health approach to cannabis
October 17, 2018 As the Government of Ontario moves towards legalizing and regulating cannabis, CMHA Ontario and our local branches strongly advise an approach that considers public health as the primary objective. That’s the message CMHA Ontario sent to the Standing Committee on Social Policy, which met Oct. 11 and 12 at Queens Park to […]
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Statement from CMHA branches about overdose prevention sites/supervised consumption sites
CMHA’s network of 30 branches in Ontario have released a statement voicing their support for the continued operation of Overdose Prevention Sites and Supervised Consumption Sites. Download the full statement
Mental Health Commission of Canada launches Toolkit for e-Mental Health Implementation
e-Mental Health Toolkit for e-Mental Health Implementation The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is pleased to launch the Toolkit for e-Mental Health Implementation, a joint effort of the Centre for Research in Family Health, IWK Health Centre and the MHCC, in consultation with stakeholders. It is a resource for mental health professionals to implement […]
