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CMHA Ontario responds to the death of yet another individual experiencing a crisis
Jun 26th, 2020(Toronto, June 24, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario in reaction to the death of Ejaz Choudry: “It’s…
Warning signs: More Canadians thinking about suicide during pandemic
Jun 26th, 2020New national survey from the Canadian Mental Health Association and UBC exposes troubling pandemic mental health vulnerabilities across various groups Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC (June 25, 2020) – The…
New Windsor-Essex Food Helpline provides emergency food assistance to people in need
Jun 16th, 2020UPDATE: With decreased demand over the past few weeks, we are now transitioning the helpline from Green Shield Canada to 211. The transition will happen on Wednesday, June 17th. Existing food…
Black Lives Matter
Jun 15th, 2020A Message from CEO, Claudia den Boer I have been thinking about the death of George Floyd and feel compelled to speak up as a leader of an organization that…
CMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2020
Jun 8th, 2020On June 16, CMHA-WECB 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…
New data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
May 11th, 2020(WINDSOR, May 14, 2020) – As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, CMHA-WECB is encouraging anyone who is struggling with mental health and addictions issues at this…
New data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
May 11th, 2020(Toronto, May 11, 2020) – Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic…
New BounceBack campaign promotes access to mental health program
May 8th, 2020Mental 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…
BounceBack offers quick tips to support your mental health during COVID-19
May 4th, 2020Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s BounceBack program has developed a mental health tip sheet to support those who may be experiencing heightened mental health challenges as a result of…
Mental Health Works conference scheduled for June 1 & 2 postponed due to COVID-19
Apr 23rd, 2020After careful consideration, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division and Mental Health Works are making the necessary decision to postpone the Mental Health Works 2020 conference in light of…
New COVID-19 program offers meaningful telephone connections for seniors in isolation
Apr 20th, 2020Windsor, ON – The Windsor-Essex COVID Care Coalition is launching the Windsor-Essex Seniors Call Assurance program (WESCAP) to provide outreach and social support to seniors in isolation due to the…
CMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2020
Apr 17th, 2020This week, CMHA-WECB 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…