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New data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
14 May 2020(Barrie, May 14, 2020) – As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, CMHA Simcoe County is encouraging anyone who is struggling with mental health and addictions issues…
New data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
11 May 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…
CMHA Mental Health Week
6 May 2020Thank 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…
Canadians are anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
4 May 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association – Simcoe County promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times Barrie…
CMHA Simcoe County alters services to protect public health and safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
30 April 2020Statement 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…
Help Support Mental Health in Nova Scotia
30 April 2020A few weeks ago, a terrible tragedy took place in and around Portapique, Nova Scotia. As communities across that province deal with the aftermath of this tragedy, it’s evident…
Donations of Personal Protective Equipment needed
15 April 2020Our 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…
CMHA celebrates Caregiver Day 2020
7 April 2020Today, CMHA Simcoe County joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating Caregiver Day. Caregiver Day is intended to honour caregivers — the millions of parents,…
New workplace, campus mental health resources available amid COVID-19 pandemic
3 April 2020Mental 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…