From November 26 to December 2, CMHA Sault Ste. Marie will join the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction (CCSA) along with addiction prevention, treatment and recovery organizations across the country to mark National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW). NAAW is an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about substance misuse, prevention, treatment and recovery. […]Continue readingCMHA Sault Ste. Marie Marks National Addictions Awareness Week
On November 22, CMHA Sault Ste. Marie joins communities and organizations across the country to mark National Housing Day and recognize the challenges faced by many people in finding a place to call home. National Housing Day calls on the need for safe and affordable housing for all Canadians. Across the country, 1.7 million people […]Continue readingNational Housing Day Recognizes the Importance of Safe and Affordable Housing
From left to right Pam Lefave, Paul Joseph, Amanda Lambert (Registered Health & Exercise Practitioner at Strong Minds) and Venessa Robert (Home Care Consultant at Home Instead Senior Care) This year was our first 55+ Golf Tournament held at Silver Creek Golf Course to promote overall health as we age. Amanda from Strong Minds as […]Continue reading55+ Golf Tournament at Silver Creek Golf Course
As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season, CMHA Sault Ste. Marie is reminding people to keep mental health in mind during the transition. While a new school year can be exciting, it can also cause stress and anxiety. CMHA suggests maintaining positive mental health during this seasonal shift with the following strategies: Take care […]Continue readingBack to School Mental Health Tips
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations worldwide 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. Raising awareness about preventing overdose is important now more than ever. In Ontario, it’s estimated that an opioid-related overdose death occurs every 10 […]Continue readingOverdose is Preventable: Know the Signs
Are you a new mom? Just starting post-secondary school? Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction? Recently lost your job? Going through a divorce? Dealing with chronic pain or a chronic illness? Suffering from the loss of a loved one? This list goes on and on of the types of situations people find themselves in that […]Continue readingFree Provincial Program Now Available to Help Manage Depression and Anxiety
CMHA Ontario’s Cannabis Newsletter is now available to view. Please read the newsletter for information on the transition to cannabis legalization and regulation.Continue readingCMHA Ontario Cannabis Newsletter
Please click here to take a look at the Ride Don’t Hide 2018 event. Thank you to all of the riders who helped make this year a success!Continue readingSault Ste. Marie’s 4th Annual Ride Don’t Hide Event was the Biggest and Best Yet!
Click here to read the story from the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Centre for Suicide Prevention. Version française (cliquez ici).Continue readingCelebrity Suicide Deaths – Preventing “Contagion”
Election Day in Ontario is fast approaching which means now is a crucial time to ensure that mental health and addictions care remains a core ballot box issue. All three main political parties have, in fact, made mental health and addictions care a key commitment in their platforms. Let’s let candidates know this is a […]Continue readingCast Your Vote on June 7th for Mental Health and Addictions Care