L’ACSM Algoma se joint à la population et aux organismes de tout le pays pour souligner la Journée de sensibilisation à l’état de stress post-traumatique (ÉSPT). La Journée de sensibilisation à l’état de stress post-traumatique a été officiellement reconnue pour la première fois en Ontario par le gouvernement provincial en 2019. L’ÉSPT est un trouble […]Continue readingL’ACSM souligne la Journée de sensibilisation à l’état de stress post-traumatique
CMHA Algoma joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (Posttraumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day. PTSD Awareness Day was officially recognized for the first time in Ontario by the provincial government in 2019. PTSD is an anxiety disorder involving exposure to a traumatic event which could include crimes, natural disasters, accidents, war or […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day
June 6 to 10, 2022 is Social Services Awareness Week! Take a look at some of the fun events taking place in our community:Continue readingSocial Services Awareness Week
L’ACSM Algoma se joint à la population et aux organisations du monde entier pendant le mois de juin pour célébrer l’histoire, le courage et la diversité des personnes s’identifiant comme lesbiennes, gaies, bisexuelles, transgenres et queer (LGBTQ) à l’occasion du Mois de la Fierté. Les festivals de la Fierté de toute la province durant ce […]Continue readingL’ACSM célèbre la Fierté
CMHA Algoma joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S+) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ2S+ communities, it’s important to note that LGBTQ individuals continue to face specific […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride
With the provincial election two days away, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Algoma is encouraging voters to cast their ballot for the party that will most support the mental health and addiction care needs of all Ontarians. CMHA commends all the parties for making mental health and addiction care a prominent issue on the campaign […]Continue readingSupporting mental health, addiction workers strengthens care for all Ontarians
Lend your governance experience and community interest as a volunteer on the Board of Directors with the local Canadian Mental Health Association. If you have experience in board governance and knowledge about finance, the legal system, health and wellness, human resources, systems integration or organizational management as well as a passion for mental health wellness […]Continue readingGet involved! Canadian Mental Health Association is seeking new Board members
Increasing inflation and home prices have been front and centre in the provincial election campaign. Missing in the debate is the significant economic and mental health impact of investments in “supportive housing.” Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Algoma urges party leaders to consider the benefits of supportive housing whenever they speak about home ownership, increasing […]Continue readingSupportive housing investment strengthens people and the economy
Promises by all parties fail to go far enough to address the opioid crisis that has claimed at least 10,440 lives since 2016. Imagine party leaders making tour stops in places like Kapuskasing, Parry Sound, Goderich or Renfrew only to find the entire population of these communities have been wiped out. This would be the […]Continue readingAll parties falling short on promises to solve the opioid crisis
More than one in five people say pandemic recovery is their top issue this election which is why Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Algoma urges parties to think about increased access to mental health and addictions care the same way as lowering taxes, growing the economy and building schools. People have been waiting far too […]Continue readingPandemic recovery includes mental health and addictions care for all Ontarians