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
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
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
It’s that time of year to get ready for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) annual, nationwide fundraising bike ride that brings mental health into the open. In our society, we don’t talk enough about our mental health. When we hide our emotions and our struggles, we hide from the love and support we need […]Continue readingShow Your Support for Mental Health – Join our Free Virtual Ride Today!
A few weeks ago, a terrible tragedy took place in and around Portapique, Nova Scotia. As communities across that province deal with the aftermath of this tragedy, it’s evident that Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Nova Scotia Division has become an important resource for those needing support with their mental health. CMHA Nova Scotia needs […]Continue readingHelp Support Mental Health in Nova Scotia
Mental health concerns are among the many challenges Ontarians are currently facing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time of public uncertainty, CMHA’s BounceBack program remains an effective option to support Ontarians who may be dealing with mild-to-moderate anxiety or depression, or may be feeling low, stressed, worried, irritable or angry. BounceBack is a free, […]Continue readingNew BounceBack campaign promotes access to mental health program
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
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) branches across Ontario are encouraging their local communities to share positive messages of support for one another through the #SignsofSupport social media campaign as a way to keep spirits high amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Initiated by CMHA York and South Simcoe Branch, #SignsofSupport started with that branch’s staff members holding […]Continue readingJoin CMHA’s #SignsofSupport campaign to spread positivity, encouragement amid COVID-19
Today, CMHA Toronto joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating Caregiver Day. 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 chronic life-limiting illness. Caregivers often feel […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto celebrates Caregiver Day 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, Canadians are facing a new reality of social distancing, self-quarantining and isolation in order to protect public health and safety. These new circumstances may lead individuals with mental health concerns into heightened symptoms of anxiety and depression. For individuals with mental health concerns who have a tendency to socially isolate […]Continue readingTips to manage mental health through COVID-19 pandemic