Toronto, ON June 21, 2021: The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply troubled by the findings of the remains of 215 children in unmarked and undocumented graves at a residential school in Kamloops, BC. We extend our deepest condolences to those who are grieving and for whom this news reawakens or compounds pain and […]Continue readingSTATEMENT Canadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and mental health
TORONTO, June 16, 2021 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) today welcomes a donation of more than $500,000 made by Shoppers Drug Mart Inc on behalf of the company and its Associate owners. The donation will enhance and expand CMHA’s cross-Canada network of community-based mental health and well-being learning centres – often called “Recovery […]Continue readingShoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association; Funds to support innovative new approach to improving mental health in communities
On June 15, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Simcoe County Branch 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 that often prevents men from seeking help. As with most of the population, Canadian men report the COVID-19 […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
CMHA Simcoe County joins individuals and organizations across Ontario to celebrate Seniors Month in June. Seniors Month is a time to salute and appreciate the enormous contributions seniors and older adults have made, and continue to make, towards building Ontario. The theme of Seniors Month this year is to Stay Safe, Active and Connected. The […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Seniors Month
New information released by The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN), the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and Public Health Ontario shows that 2020 was the most tragic year on record in opioid-related deaths, with 249 deaths reported in December 2020 alone. There were 2,426 opioid-related deaths reported in 2020, […]Continue readingOpioid-related deaths at all-time high
We understand that things are tough right now. More than a year into the pandemic and we’re all feeling the effects. Many of us are struggling with burnout, loneliness, and depression. Balancing the tasks of everyday life – work, parenting, caregiving – has now become more stressful and exhausting. And the idea of taking even […]Continue readingTake 15 minutes just for you
The latest provincial and national surveys have made it clear that the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The rates of stress, anxiety and depression in the province are worse than ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmxAtQSq6H8 If you are struggling and looking for support, CMHA’s BounceBack program remains an effective option to […]Continue readingBounce back from worry and stress with free life-skills program
May 06, 2021 Barrie – After an extensive community consultation process that included online surveys, discussions with key stakeholders including Barrie City Council members, and neighbourhood virtual consultation sessions, 19 Innisfil St. (also known as 80 Bradford St., Unit 940) has been identified as the proposed location for a Supervised Consumption Site (SCS) for the […]Continue readingProposed location identified for Barrie supervised consumption site
NEWS RELEASE INNISFIL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION A grant from Innisfil Community Foundation (ICF) is giving the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Simcoe Muskoka a boost during Mental Health Week. ICF granted $72,000 to CMHA to fund its Peer Support Program – a program that connects people with lived experience of a mental health challenge […]Continue readingCMHA Simcoe Muskoka gets $72K boost from Innisfil Community Foundation
Join us for the 70th Annual CMHA Mental Health Week Visit www.mentalhealthweek.ca for toolkits to get involved. CMHA Simcoe County will be featured all week on local radio stations Rock 95 and 107.5 Kool FM have a listen Monday May 3rd 10:30 am Breathing Meditation with Evergreen Wellness Studio Did you miss […]Continue readingGet ready to #GetReal CMHA Mental Health Week May 3-9, 2021