Toronto – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division: “CMHA Ontario is hopeful that the provincial government will use next week’s fall economic statement to address critical issues of staff burnout and retention, as well as significant budgetary restraints, that are right now negatively impacting […]Continue readingFall economic statement an opportunity to support mental health and addictions
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Emergency Departments aren’t the cure for our mental health crisis but there’s nowhere else to turn
Text 247247 for mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services in Ontario
ConnexOntario now offers a text line as a fast and convenient way to reach out for mental health and addiction service information. Ontarians can text CONNEX to 247247 to connect with a system navigation specialist, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A significant barrier to treatment for those who need help is not […]Continue readingText 247247 for mental health, addiction, and problem gambling services in Ontario
Statement from CMHA Algoma re: Verdi Shelter
It has come to the attention of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Algoma that a mayoral candidate recently published an opinion editorial in an online news source about the Verdi, our low barrier shelter in the Soo. While we appreciate public dialogue about our local mental health and addictions landscape, we do not condone the […]Continue readingStatement from CMHA Algoma re: Verdi Shelter
La semaine de sensibilisation aux maladies mentales rappelle la nécessité de bénéficier d’un accès rapide à des soins de santé mentale
La première semaine complète d’octobre, dans le cadre de la Semaine de sensibilisation aux maladies mentales (SSMM), les Canadiens sont invités à témoigner des réalités que vivent les personnes qui ont des problèmes de santé mentale. La SSMM est une campagne nationale annuelle d’éducation publique coordonnée par l’Alliance canadienne pour la maladie mentale et la […]Continue readingLa semaine de sensibilisation aux maladies mentales rappelle la nécessité de bénéficier d’un accès rapide à des soins de santé mentale
Mental Illness Awareness Week highlights the need for timely access to mental health care
The first full week of October invites Canadians to share the realities of living with mental health issues through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). MIAW is an annual national public education campaign coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH). The campaign aims to engage Canadians in a national conversation about […]Continue readingMental Illness Awareness Week highlights the need for timely access to mental health care
Overdose is preventable: know the signs
There were more than 2,800 opioid-related deaths in Ontario in 2021. To combat this crisis, CMHA Algoma joins individuals and organizations in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (IAOD) on August 31. IAOD aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. An overdose is a toxic amount of one or […]Continue readingOverdose is preventable: know the signs
Les surdoses sont évitables : sachez reconnaître les signes
Plus de 2 800 décès liés aux opioïdes ont été enregistrés en Ontario en 2021. Pour lutter contre cette crise, l’ACSM Algoma se joint à la population et à des organismes pour souligner la Journée internationale de sensibilisation aux surdoses (JISS), le 31 août. La JISS vise à sensibiliser la population aux surdoses et à […]Continue readingLes surdoses sont évitables : sachez reconnaître les signes
L’ACSM Ontario lance un programme de prévention du suicide pour soutenir les agriculteurs
La pandémie est difficile pour de nombreuses personnes, mais pour les agriculteurs, elle a considérablement exacerbé les incertitudes et le stress existants. Pourtant, les agriculteurs sont moins enclins à demander l’aide de professionnels, ce qui a parfois des conséquences dévastatrices. Pour leur venir en aide, l’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale (ACSM), Ontario, a lancé […]Continue readingL’ACSM Ontario lance un programme de prévention du suicide pour soutenir les agriculteurs
CMHA Ontario launches suicide prevention program to support farmers
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario has launched the latest initiative in a suite of programs focused on agriculture wellness in Ontario. The Guardian Network is a volunteer-driven community-based suicide prevention network to support the well-being of Ontario’s farmers. CMHA Ontario is currently training volunteers from within the agricultural community to learn how to […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario launches suicide prevention program to support farmers