CMHA Toronto celebrates National Caregiver Day
Today, CMHA Toronto joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating National Caregiver Day. National Caregiver Day is intended to honour caregivers — the millions of parents, children, siblings, spouses and friends who provide unpaid care to support someone with a diminishing physical ability, a debilitating cognitive condition or a chronic life-limiting illness. CMHA […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto celebrates National Caregiver Day
Third poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
(Toronto, March 15, 2021) – As we mark the one-year anniversary of the province’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, a new survey is highlighting alarming trends that indicate the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The latest polling data commissioned by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division shows that only […]Continue readingThird poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
CMHA Toronto celebrates International Women’s Day 2021
On March 8, CMHA Toronto joins individuals and organizations around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021, an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women. The theme of IWD 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge, which highlights the need to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias and take action […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto celebrates International Women’s Day 2021
CMHA Toronto celebrates Social Work Week 2021
From March 1-7, CMHA Toronto will recognize the valuable contributions and expertise of Ontario social workers. Social Work Week annually celebrates the profession and the valuable work of approximately 18,000 registered Ontario social workers. This week, we will celebrate alongside the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and our branch staff. This year’s theme is […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto celebrates Social Work Week 2021
CMHA Toronto recognizes Black Mental Health Day
On March 1, CMHA Toronto joins organizations across Ontario in recognizing Black Mental Health Day. This annual event aims to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from staying silent on issues of anti-Black racism in public services and raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities across Ontario. Per […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto recognizes Black Mental Health Day
CMHA Toronto supports Pink Shirt Day
On February 24, individuals and organizations across the country will come together to celebrate Pink Shirt Day, an annual anti-bullying campaign. Bullying is a form of aggression where there is a power imbalance; the person doing the bullying has power over the person being victimized. In additional to any physical trauma incurred, bullying can result […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto supports Pink Shirt Day
A Conversation with Steve Lurie
A leader in mental health in Canada, Steve Lurie retired from the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch in October 2020, after 41 years as executive director. For over four decades, Steve has been a tireless advocate for improving the lives of people with mental health and addictions issues and has made significant contributions to […]Continue readingA Conversation with Steve Lurie
Expand access to harm reduction interventions during COVID-19: CMHA Ontario branches support safer supply approaches
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of 28 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and substance-use issues. All CMHA branches work from a harm-reduction framework that aims to support individuals with substance-use concerns and connect them with services. Some of our branches […]Continue readingExpand access to harm reduction interventions during COVID-19: CMHA Ontario branches support safer supply approaches
CMHA Toronto celebrates Black History Month
CMHA Toronto joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. While Black History Month is a time to learn about the many important contributions of African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, it’s important to note […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto celebrates Black History Month
Tips to kick the winter blues
As the cold and snow of winter sinks in, Ontarians may find themselves lacking energy as the days grow shorter. Research in Ontario suggests that 15 per cent of the general population have experienced the winter blues, which can include changes in appetite and lethargy. The winter blues differs from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, […]Continue readingTips to kick the winter blues