A logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
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
A thoughtful Canada Day at CMHA Toronto
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
CMHA Toronto recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
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 Celebrates Seniors Month
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
Opioid-related deaths at all-time high
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
CMHA Toronto hosts first pop-up COVID-19 vaccine clinic in partnership with Humber River Hospital
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
CMHA Toronto partners with the City of Toronto to strengthen mental health support for residents
On April 26, 2021, the City of Toronto announced its investment of $2 million to strengthen mental health support for residents. The funds will be allocated to community groups and non-profit organizations to assist them in addressing mental health challenges, with an emphasis on supporting individuals in the neighbourhoods hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto partners with the City of Toronto to strengthen mental health support for residents
Get Ready to #GetReal about how you feel
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
CMHA Toronto celebrates National Volunteer Week 2021
The power of people working together can bring about monumental changes. That’s why CMHA Toronto joins organizations across the country this week in celebrating National Volunteer Week. The theme this year, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the acts of kindness by millions of individuals and the magic that happens when […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto celebrates National Volunteer Week 2021
CMHA Toronto celebrates National Caregiver Day
Today, CMHA Toronto joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating National Caregiver Day. 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 chronic life-limiting illness. CMHA […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto celebrates National Caregiver Day