CMHA Toronto Holiday Gift Program 2020
For the past 65 years, CMHA Toronto’s Holiday Gift Program has partnered with agencies across the GTA to deliver gifts to people who find themselves isolated during the holiday season and bring a little warmth to those in need at this time of year. 2020 has been a year like no other. Due to the […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto Holiday Gift Program 2020
CMHA Toronto commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
CMHA Toronto joins individuals and organizations worldwide to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. These acts of violence are due to stigma and discrimination against their identity and community. Individuals who identify […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
CMHA Toronto 2020 Annual General Meeting Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 for CMHA Toronto’s 38th Annual General Meeting. While being online this year, it looked a little different! We thank you all for your patience as we navigated our first virtual AGM. For those who were unable to join our AGM on Wednesday, October […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto 2020 Annual General Meeting Recap
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto Branch announces Michael Anhorn as new CEO
Toronto (Ontario), October 15, 2020 – Frank van Nie, President of the CMHA Toronto Board of Directors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Anhorn to the position of CEO, CMHA Toronto, effective November 16, 2020. “Michael is a passionate and innovative leader with an impressive profile that includes more than 20 years of […]Continue readingThe Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Toronto Branch announces Michael Anhorn as new CEO
Feeling low? Stressed? Anxious?
BounceBack can help. For those struggling with low mood, worry, stress, or mild to moderate depression or anxiety, you can look to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA’s) free skill-building program BounceBack®: Reclaim your health. Through one-on-one telephone coaching and online videos offered in multiple languages, adults and youth 15+ learn skills to help manage […]Continue readingFeeling low? Stressed? Anxious?
CMHA recognizes World Mental Health Day 2020
On October 10, CMHA Toronto will join international mental health organizations to celebrate World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is supported by the World Health Organization as an important way to raise awareness and advocate for better care for those with mental health issues worldwide. The theme this year is Mental Health for […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Mental Health Day 2020
CMHA recognizes World Homeless Day 2020
Housing with supports is key to recovery for many people living with mental health or addictions issues. This is one of the main messages that CMHA Toronto is sharing with the community to mark World Homeless Day this October 10. Evidence indicates that having a place to call home means a better quality of life […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Homeless Day 2020
CMHA Toronto Celebrates National Seniors Day 2020
CMHA Toronto joins individuals and organizations across the country to celebrate National Seniors Day today. National Seniors Day is an important time to celebrate the valuable contributions older adults make in communities across Ontario and reflect on the way they are supported. CMHA Toronto is dedicated to supporting the well-being of all people throughout their […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto Celebrates National Seniors Day 2020
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
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