October 7, 2020 Toronto, October 7, 2020: Ontario’s leading mental health organizations including Addictions and Mental Health Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Children’s Mental Health Ontario, The Royal, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care are pleased to see new […]Continue readingOntario’s mental health and addiction leaders respond to government’s new investment
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#MIAW20: There is no health without mental health
Each October, people across Canada speak up for Mental Illness Awareness Week. This year, it is being marked from October 4 –10. It’s a week of public education and awareness that encourages Canadians to learn about mental illness and share their experiences with it. This year’s theme for Mental Illness Awareness Week is There is no […]Continue reading#MIAW20: There is no health without mental health
CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
CMHA joins the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) in inviting all individuals and communities to find a way to recognize and support World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th. It can be as simple as sending a message to those who are in despair, those who are grieving, and those who are supporting someone […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
Back to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents
As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season amid a global pandemic, CMHA Simcoe County is reminding everyone to keep mental health in mind during these unprecedented times. Students and parents are facing new challenges this school year due to COVID-19. Whether students take classes online or in class, the pressures remain the same. CMHA […]Continue readingBack to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents
Annual Report 2019-2020
We’re pleased to share our 2019-20 annual report. At CMHA Simcoe County, it’s been another busy and successful year with a renewed commitment to our values of kindness and hope. Check out the full report to learn more. past annual reports Continue readingAnnual Report 2019-2020
CMHA Mental Health Week
Thank you to our community for their support towards mental health week! Mayor Don Allen of the Township of Springwater Mayor Steve Clarke from the City of Orillia Sarah from Anahata Yoga from the heart Hayley Peek – Peer Support Consultant John Brassard MP Barrie-Innisfil Candice […]Continue readingCMHA Mental Health Week
Donations of Personal Protective Equipment needed
Our essential programs (ACTT Barrie, ACTT Orillia, ACTT Collingwood and county-wide EPI) provide face-to-face service to those clients who require daily support and medication drop-off or injections. Our PPE supplies are limited. We are in need of hand sanitizer, gowns, face masks and shields. If you would like to donate any new/unused items: please email […]Continue readingDonations of Personal Protective Equipment needed