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Evaluation of housing and support needs for people with mental health and addiction challenges who are involved with the justice system

Many people living with mental health and addictions issues are caught in a cycle of homelessness, police encounters, court hearings, hospital stays, and incarceration. This cycle results in significant public costs for jails, policing, hospital use, shelters, and other services. A new approach to supportive housing will reduce many of these costs, and will also […]Continue readingEvaluation of housing and support needs for people with mental health and addiction challenges who are involved with the justice system

CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

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CMHA joins the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) in inviting all individuals and communities to find a way to recognize and support World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th. It can be as simple as sending a message to those who are in despair, those who are grieving, and those who are supporting […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2020

CMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2020

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September is Recovery Month and CMHA Toronto joins organizations around the world in recognizing this important event. According to Addictions & Mental Health Ontario (AMHO), 22 per cent of Canadians will be affected by addiction in their lifetime. Recovery Month gives them the opportunity to share stories, talk about treatment options, and reduce the stigma […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2020

Back to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents

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As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season amid a global pandemic, CMHA Toronto is reminding everyone to keep mental health in mind during these unprecedented times. Students and parents are facing new challenges this school year due to COVID-19. Whether students take classes online or in class, the pressures remain the same. CMHA suggests […]Continue readingBack to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents

New CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace

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As Ontario’s economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical workplaces. Developed by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in partnership with Mental Health Works and BounceBack Ontario, Return to the workplace: A psychological […]Continue readingNew CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace

CMHA recognizes International Self-Care Day 2020

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CMHA Toronto joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. Mental well-being is recognized as a pillar of self-care. Prioritizing self-care can increase resiliency, which can be helpful when […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes International Self-Care Day 2020

#GetReal for Mental Health Awareness Week

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A Canadian tradition, the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Mental Health Week – May 4-10 – rallies communities, schools, workplaces and legislatures in a common push for mental health. Because we all have mental health, and we all need to protect it. This year, Mental Health Week is all about social connection. While loneliness and social isolation cause all sorts of […]Continue reading#GetReal for Mental Health Awareness Week

Resources to protect your health, safety and well-being during COVID-19

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At CMHA Toronto, we are committed to protecting the health, safety and well-being of our community and every staff member, student, volunteer, service user, and family member we work with. With the amount of information and attention on COVID-19, we understand it can be overwhelming to find credible and accurate information, causing feelings of distress, […]Continue readingResources to protect your health, safety and well-being during COVID-19

CMHA Toronto alters services to protect public health and safety amid COVID-19 pandemic

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The health, safety and well-being of our service users, families, staff, students, volunteers and community remains our top priority as we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation. Deemed an essential service by the Ontario government, CMHA Toronto remains open and is doing everything possible to keep safe options available to support individuals in need […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto alters services to protect public health and safety amid COVID-19 pandemic

CMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2020

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This week, CMHA Toronto joins organizations across the country in celebrating Canada’s almost 13 million volunteers during National Volunteer Week. The theme this year is it’s time to applaud this country’s volunteers. It encourages all Canadians to loudly and proudly cheer for Canada’s volunteers. Volunteers play a crucial role in our organization and our community. […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2020