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-WECB welcomes historic investment for community mental health and addictions in 2023 provincial budget
On this third National Day of Observance for COVID-19, CMHA-WECB is reflecting on the lives lost and impacted by the pandemic, and reminding our community that mental health and addictions resources are available for those who continue to be affected by grief, loss, isolation, loneliness and other challenges brought about by COVID-19. On March 11, […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes National Day of Observance for COVID-19
On March 8, CMHA-WECB joins individuals and organizations around the world to #EmbraceEquity in celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women. #EmbraceEquity is the theme for IWD 2023. The IWD organizers are highlighting the need to talk about why “’equal opportunities […]Continue readingCMHA encourages you to #EmbraceEquity this International Women’s Day
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Windsor-Essex County Branch is joining others across Canada this week in honouring and recognizing the diligence, dedication and importance of social workers. March 6-10 is National Social Work Week. Social workers are a critical part to the supports and services provided through CMHA-WECB as well as many other community-based agencies […]Continue readingCMHA-WECB recognizes National Social Work Week
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Windsor-Essex County Branch joins Ontarians in recognizing Monday, March 6 as Black Mental Health Day to help raise awareness of historic inequities and unequal outcomes in the mental health and addictions system that continue to persist today. In March 2020, the provincial government passed Bill 178, Black Mental Health Day […]Continue readingMarch 6 is Black Mental Health Day in Ontario
With the recent increase in marketing and availability of online gambling in Ontario, opportunities for gambling are more accessible than ever. While gambling is a recreational activity for most, it can also develop into a problem for some. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual event to increase public awareness of problem gambling and […]Continue readingThis Problem Gambling Awareness Month, recognize the warning signs to minimize negative impact
Each year on the last Wednesday in February, individuals and organizations around the world come together to recognize Pink Shirt Day to promote anti-bullying initiatives. CKNW Kids’ Fund‘s Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of bullying in schools, workplaces, homes and online, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem. […]Continue readingCMHA supports Pink Shirt Day
With the budget due next month and the province in surplus, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario is urging the government to commit $125 million to bolster the community mental health and addictions sector to make up for decades of underfunding. Without vital structural funding, the community sector will continue struggling to meet increased demand […]Continue readingCommunity mental health and addictions at a crisis point: CMHA Ontario at budget committee
On February 15 2023, CMHA-WECB joins Canadians across the country in celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day and show our support for the people that make our agriculture industry possible. Mental health in the agriculture industry is a topic of growing concern. The many constant demands, pressures and time constraints that come with this line of work […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Canada’s Agricultural Day and reminds farmers of supports available
Feb. 7 marks Safer Internet Day, which provides an opportunity for Canadian Mental Health Association branches to remind their communities of strategies for using the internet, social media and related technologies that can protect or even benefit your mental health. One of the biggest concerns regarding mental health and the online environment is excessive use […]Continue readingResources to protect your mental health online on Safer Internet Day