CMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2021 The power of people working together can bring about monumental changes. That’s why CMHA Simcoe County joins organizations across the country this week in celebrating National Volunteer Week. The theme this year, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the acts of kindness by millions of […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2021
Try simple, helpful methods to manage mental health during this stay-at-home period With news of today’s stay-at-home order, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Simcoe County Branch reminds people that they can take some simple and basic steps to help them manage their mental health during these challenging times. It’s normal to feel anxious. Try […]Continue readingTips to reduce anxiety, stress and worry during stay-at-home period
Today, CMHA Simcoe County joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating National Caregiver Day. National Caregiver Day is intended to honour caregivers — the millions of parents, children, siblings, spouses and friends who provide unpaid care to support someone with a diminishing physical ability, a debilitating cognitive condition or a chronic life-limiting illness. […]Continue readingNational Caregiver Day
NEWS RELEASE: (Toronto, March 15, 2021) – As we mark the one-year anniversary of the province’s COVID-19 emergency declaration, a new survey is highlighting alarming trends that indicate the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The latest polling data commissioned by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division shows […]Continue readingThird poll in CMHA Ontario series indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high
March 9, 2021 Province’s mental health leaders launch Everything Is Not OK campaign calling on governments to take immediate action TORONTO, ONT. (March 9, 2021) – Ontario’s leading mental health and addiction organizations are coming together to say Everything Is Not OK in a new campaign that highlights the impacts of COVID-19 on the mental health of children, youth […]Continue readingEverything Is Not OK: 74% of Ontarians experiencing increased mental health and substance use challenges during the pandemic
NEWS RELEASE: Research shows Ontario Hockey League players, staff value CMHA Ontario’s mental health program for athletes (Toronto, March 8, 2021) – New research is highlighting the positive impact of Talk Today, a mental health awareness and education program that supports the mental health of hockey players and reduces the risk of suicide across […]Continue readingResearch shows Ontario Hockey League players, staff value CMHA Ontario’s mental health program for athletes
On March 8, CMHA Simcoe County joins individuals and organizations around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021, an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women. The theme of IWD 2021 is #ChooseToChallenge, which highlights the need to celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness against bias and […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates International Women’s Day 2021
From March 1-7, CMHA Simcoe County will recognize the valuable contributions and expertise of Ontario social workers. Social Work Week annually celebrates the profession and the valuable work of approximately 18,000 registered Ontario social workers. This week, we will celebrate alongside the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and our branch staff. This year’s theme […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Social Work Week 2021