CMHA Toronto recognizes Black Mental Health Day
On March 1, CMHA Toronto joins organizations across Ontario in recognizing Black Mental Health Day. This annual event aims to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from staying silent on issues of anti-Black racism in public services and raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities across Ontario. Per […]Continue readingCMHA Toronto recognizes Black Mental Health Day
A Conversation with Steve Lurie
A leader in mental health in Canada, Steve Lurie retired from the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto Branch in October 2020, after 41 years as executive director. For over four decades, Steve has been a tireless advocate for improving the lives of people with mental health and addictions issues and has made significant contributions to […]Continue readingA Conversation with Steve Lurie
Expand access to harm reduction interventions during COVID-19: CMHA Ontario branches support safer supply approaches
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of 28 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and substance-use issues. All CMHA branches work from a harm-reduction framework that aims to support individuals with substance-use concerns and connect them with services. Some of our branches […]Continue readingExpand access to harm reduction interventions during COVID-19: CMHA Ontario branches support safer supply approaches
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
Tips to kick the winter blues
As the cold and snow of winter sinks in, Ontarians may find themselves lacking energy as the days grow shorter. Research in Ontario suggests that 15 per cent of the general population have experienced the winter blues, which can include changes in appetite and lethargy. The winter blues differs from Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, […]Continue readingTips to kick the winter blues
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?