CMHA urges voters to “choose” mental health and addictions care
The province is less than 40 days away from electing its next government and a new campaign from CMHA branches in Ontario is encouraging voters to put one topic at the top of their election wish list: mental health and addictions care. CMHA’s “I choose” campaign will be using the next six weeks to spotlight […]Continue readingCMHA urges voters to “choose” mental health and addictions care
CMHA Toronto celebrates National Caregiver Day
Today, CMHA Toronto joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating National Caregiver Day on April 5, 2022. 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 […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto celebrates National Caregiver Day
CMHA Toronto supports Pink Shirt Day
On February 23, 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
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
Happy Holidays from CMHA Toronto
Season’s greetings from everyone at CMHA Toronto! Please note that our office will be closed from Friday, December 24th to Monday, January 3rd. For support during the holiday season, Distress Centres of Greater Toronto is available 24/7 at 416-408-4357 or online at www.dcogt.com. Wishing you all a peaceful holiday season and happy new year!Continue readingHappy Holidays from CMHA Toronto
CMHA Toronto shares virtual care offerings for Digital Health Week
From November 29-December 5, CMHA Toronto joins organizations across the country in recognizing Digital Health Week, which acknowledges how digital health is transforming the delivery of care across Canada. As the COVID-19 pandemic challenged traditional care models, service providers in mental health and addictions in Ontario had to adapt to these new and ever-changing circumstances […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto shares virtual care offerings for Digital Health Week
Wear Your Art on Your Sleeve
On the Housing First team at CMHA Toronto, we believe that housing is a human right. When someone has access to stable and secure housing, their life changes dramatically. We believe that having a place to call home allows people to flourish and grow, work on recovery goals, and make plans and hopes for the […]Continue readingWear Your Art on Your Sleeve
CMHA Toronto recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week
From November 21 – 27, CMHA Toronto will join with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery organizations across the country to mark National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW). This years’ theme for National Addictions Awareness Week is Driving Change Together, emphasizing how Canadians can collaborate as a […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week
CMHA Toronto 2021 Annual General Meeting
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 for CMHA Toronto’s 39th Annual General Meeting! We had the pleasure of hearing from CMHA National CEO Margaret Eaton and CMHA Ontario CEO Camille Quenneville. CMHA Toronto CEO Michael Anhorn and Board President Frank van Nie presented on the board’s current initiatives and […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto 2021 Annual General Meeting
Importance of housing for mental health highlighted on October 10
As individuals and organizations recognize World Homelessness Day and World Mental Health Day on Oct 10, CMHA Toronto is reminding the community that housing is key to the recovery for many people with mental health issues. Individuals with serious mental health conditions frequently identify income and housing as the most important factors in achieving and […]Continue readingImportance of housing for mental health highlighted on October 10