(Toronto, Feb. 10, 2025) – A new awareness campaign by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is urging all party leaders to think about those they love and care about as they shape their platforms. With the current crisis in mental health and addiction services, the agency has launched Think of Your Someone, which […]Continue readingNew CMHA campaign calls on candidates, Ontarians to Think of Your Someone this election
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TALK TODAY

One in five youth struggle with #mentalhealth issues. It’s time to #TalkToday about mental health. Join us. Today Feb 12th at the GFL. Today we’re encouraging conversation about #athletementalhealth with Soo Greyhounds and Canadian Mental Helath Association Algoma at the annual #TalkToday event.Continue readingTALK TODAY
Incident at 721 Wellington Street (Community Resource Centre and Shelter) under investigation
Staff, shelter clients unharmed Sault Ste. Marie, ON – On Sunday Feb. 2, a serious incident took place on the property of the Community Resource Centre (CRC) and Men’s Shelter at 721 Wellington St. While we are treating this incident as a serious occurrence, we can confirm that no shelter staff or shelter clients were […]Continue readingIncident at 721 Wellington Street (Community Resource Centre and Shelter) under investigation
Mois de l’histoire des Noirs 2025

Mois de l’histoire des Noirs 2025 : Célébration de l’héritage et du leadership des Noirs dans le domaine de la santé mentale et des toxicomanies En ce Mois de l’histoire des Noirs, nous honorons le thème « Héritage et leadership des Noirs : Célébrer l’histoire du Canada et élever les générations futures » en […]Continue readingMois de l’histoire des Noirs 2025
Black History Month

Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Black Legacy and Leadership in Mental Health and Addictions This Black History Month, we honour the theme “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations” by recognizing the incredible contributions of Black leaders who have reshaped the mental health and addictions space in Canada. These trailblazers have […]Continue readingBlack History Month
2025 Push Up Challenge

Branch Page Link: https://www.thepushupchallenge.ca/beneficiary/cmha-ontario—algoma Registration Link: https://www.thepushupchallenge.ca/home?lightbox=/register-select&utm_term=cmha-37 Continue reading2025 Push Up Challenge
Homeless Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART)
On January 27, 2025, the Ontario government announced that 18 new Homeless Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hubs that have been approved by the province are the following: • CMHA Algoma (Sault Ste. Marie) • CMHA Hastings and Prince Edward County (Belleville) • CMHA Lambton Kent Sarnia (Sarnia) • CMHA Peel Dufferin (Brampton) • CMHA Thames […]Continue readingHomeless Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART)
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Une nouvelle étude révèle le coût croissant du sans-abrisme en Ontario

Une nouvelle étude met en évidence l’aggravation de la crise du sans-abrisme en Ontario et prévient que, sans une intervention sérieuse, la situation pourrait empirer au cours de la prochaine décennie. Publiée par l’Association des municipalités de l’Ontario, en partenariat avec l’Association des services sociaux des municipalités de l’Ontario (OMSSA), l’Association des prestataires de services […]Continue readingUne nouvelle étude révèle le coût croissant du sans-abrisme en Ontario
New research reveals growing cost of homelessness in Ontario

A new research study highlights the worsening homelessness crisis in Ontario and warns that, without serious intervention, the situation could get worse over the next decade. Released by the Association of Municipalities in Ontario, in partnership with the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) and the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) and Helpseeker Technologies, […]Continue readingNew research reveals growing cost of homelessness in Ontario