CMHA Toronto welcomes historic investment for community mental health and addictions in 2023 provincial budget
The provincial government has allocated the largest base funding commitment for community mental health and addictions care in a decade as part of their 2023 budget. The government announced Thursday that it is providing the sector with $425 million over three years for mental health and addictions, including a five per cent increase for base […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto welcomes historic investment for community mental health and addictions in 2023 provincial budget
CMHA Toronto marks National Addictions Awareness Week
November 20-26 marks National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction in cooperation with all its partner organizations, including CMHA Toronto. This years’ theme for National Addictions Awareness Week is a Community of Caring, placing the spotlight on how different communities across the country […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto marks National Addictions Awareness Week
CMHA Toronto commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance
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 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. Research has found that […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance
Mental Illness Awareness Week highlights the need for timely access to mental health care
The first full week of October invites Canadians to share the realities of living with mental health issues through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). MIAW is an annual national public education campaign coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH). The campaign aims to engage Canadians in a national conversation about […]Continue readingMental Illness Awareness Week highlights the need for timely access to mental health care
CMHA Toronto celebrates Pride
CMHA Toronto joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S+) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ2S+ communities, it’s important to note that LGBTQ individuals continue to face specific […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto celebrates Pride
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