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CMHA recognizes Prisoners’ Justice Day
On August 10th, CMHA Halton joins organizations nationwide to commemorate Prisoners’ Justice Day. This annual event honours individuals in federal and provincial custody who have died unnatural or violent deaths while in correctional institutions, while also supporting their families. This Day highlights systemic issues affecting those in correctional facilities. In
CMHA Ontario Expands Resilient Minds™ Program to Firefighters in 2024
(Toronto, July 25, 2024) – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario Division is pleased to announce open enrollment for its remaining Resilient Minds™ courses and Train-the-Trainer workshops for peer instructors, that will be delivered virtually in 2024. This initiative supports the psychological well-being of career and volunteer firefighters across
Most Ontarians want supportive health, social services to address opioid crisis: CMHA Ontario poll
(Toronto, July 25, 2024) – Amid the ongoing opioid and drug poisoning crisis, more than eight in 10 Ontarians would prefer solutions to these issues focused on health care and social services support, rather than punishment through the criminal justice system, according to new poll results released today. In addition
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If you are experiencing a mental health or addictions related crisis:
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About CMHA Ontario
Founded in 1952, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario, is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to making mental health possible for all.
CMHA Ontario achieves its mission by being a leader in the evolution of Ontario’s mental health and addictions system. We contribute our knowledge, resources and skills to provincial policy development and implementation. We promote mental health in collaboration with others. We further equitable access to mental health services and champion the reduction of mental health disparities. And we serve our branches in building their governance and leadership capacities.
CMHA Ontario is a dedicated partner within the network of Canadian Mental Health Associations at the national, provincial and local level. CMHA Ontario works closely with its local branches in communities across the province to ensure the utilization of best practices in the organization, management and delivery of services to consumers and families of individuals with mental illnesses, dual diagnosis and concurrent disorders. All CMHAs in Ontario work in a variety of partnerships to provide a coordinated, continuum of care using the social determinants of health model.
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