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CMHA Toronto joins Canadians across the country in observing the country’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. The day was established by the federal government to honour survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history and legacy of residential schools remains a vital […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

In honour of the children who died at residential schools and in recognition of the survivors and their families, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be changing the colour of its logo to orange until Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Beyond the symbolic, the orange logo also signifies our commitment to reconciliation with […]Continue readingA logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada

CMHA Toronto joins many across the country in reflecting on Canada’s past and future this year on July 1. CMHA is deeply troubled by the revelations from investigations into unmarked grave sites at former residential schools in BC and Saskatchewan. We recognize that for Canada’s Indigenous peoples, this is a day of mourning rather than […]Continue readingA thoughtful Canada Day at CMHA Toronto

On June 15, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Toronto joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. As with most of the population, Canadian men report the COVID-19 pandemic is […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day

CMHA Toronto joins individuals and organizations across Ontario to celebrate Seniors Month in June. Seniors Month is a time to salute and appreciate the enormous contributions seniors and older adults have made, and continue to make, towards building Ontario. The theme of Seniors Month this year is to Stay Safe, Active and Connected. The COVID-19 […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto Celebrates Seniors Month

New information released by The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN), the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and Public Health Ontario shows that 2020 was the most tragic year on record in opioid-related deaths, with 249 deaths reported in December 2020 alone. There were 2,426 opioid-related deaths reported in 2020, […]Continue readingOpioid-related deaths at all-time high

Since the onset of the pandemic, CMHA Toronto has done everything possible to protect the health and safety of our clients, families, staff and community members, while keeping safe options available for individuals in need of mental health care. As part of our ongoing commitment to community safety and accessibility, CMHA Toronto has been actively […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto hosts first pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in partnership with Humber River Hospital

This CMHA Mental Health Week, we’re diving into how we feel. It’s hard to deal with our emotions when we don’t know what we’re feeling. You may have been taught to push your bad feelings away, but research shows that understanding and naming our feelings can make sadness, anger and pain feel less intense. And […]Continue readingGet Ready to #GetReal about how you feel