The government announced an expansion of online and virtual mental health supports to help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake of COVID-19. The Canadian Mental Health Association’s BounceBack program is a key component of these expanded services and is available now, free of charge, to help people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, stress […]Continue readingCMHA’s BounceBack key part of expanded mental health supports available to all Ontarians during COVID-19 pandemic
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New workplace, campus mental health resources available amid COVID-19 pandemic
Mental Health Works and the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health are supporting workplace and post-secondary student mental health, respectively, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Mental Health Works is providing a free webinar series to help employees and employers address the impact these circumstances may have on our work and well-being. Check out mentalhealthworks.ca […]Continue readingNew workplace, campus mental health resources available amid COVID-19 pandemic
CMHA Simcoe County alters services to protect public health and safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
Statement from CMHA Ontario April 2, 2020 The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of nearly 30 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and addictions issues. Like every other health provider, we have spent the past few weeks adjusting to a new […]Continue readingCMHA Simcoe County alters services to protect public health and safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
Welcome our new CEO!
Valerie Grdisa, RN, BScN, MS, PhD The Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Board of Directors is pleased to announce Valerie Grdisa as chief executive officer, effective March 23, 2020. For more than 25 years, Dr. Valerie Grdisa has held positions as a clinician, senior manager and executive, faculty and academic administrator, consultant, and senior […]Continue readingWelcome our new CEO!
New location in Innisfil
Services available at new location in Innisfil The Rizzardo building at 7325 Yonge St, Innisfil has opened for business, and CMHA is part of this initiative. As an initiative from the Town of Innisfil which is planning to be considered a health hub for the region, CMHA moves offices from the Stroud location to this […]Continue readingNew location in Innisfil
Skills for safer living group
The Simcoe County Suicide Awareness Council and the Canadian Mental Health Association Simcoe County Branch invite you to participate in the Skills for Safer Living Group. This group is for individuals who have made one or more suicide attempts. The Skills for Safer Living group follows a 20-week format, delivered in two, 10-week sessions. The […]Continue readingSkills for safer living group
CMHA Simcoe County CEO Nancy Roxborough, Retiring after 19 years of service
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Simcoe County Branch, will be saying goodbye to one of our most beloved leaders. The Board of Directors wishes Nancy a heartfelt congratulations on her up and coming retirement date of January, 2020. The Board would like to thank Nancy for her leadership over the last 19 years. Nancy’s advocacy […]Continue readingCMHA Simcoe County CEO Nancy Roxborough, Retiring after 19 years of service
BounceBack Program Available
Feeling low? Stressed? Anxious? BounceBack can provide you with support in your own language. For those struggling with low mood, worry, stress, or mild to moderate depression or anxiety, you can look to the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA’s) free skill-building program BounceBack®: Reclaim your health. Through one-on-one telephone coaching and online videos offered in […]Continue readingBounceBack Program Available
CMHA branch reaction to potential changes to ODSP definition of “disability”
CMHA’s 30 branches concerned about negative impacts for clients if “disability” definition changes for ODSP The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of 30 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and addictions issues. CMHAs recognize that mental health is influenced by many factors […]Continue readingCMHA branch reaction to potential changes to ODSP definition of “disability”
Mental health tips for back to school
Back to school mental health tips As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season, CMHA Simcoe County is reminding people to keep mental health in mind during the transition. While a new school year can be exciting, it can also cause stress and anxiety. CMHA suggests maintaining positive mental health during this seasonal shift with […]Continue readingMental health tips for back to school