CMHA recognizes the value of family caregivers

Every day, more than 3 million Ontarians provide support to loved ones facing illness, mental health issues, disability or challenges associated with aging. On April 3, CMHA Ottawa joins organizations and communities across the province for Family Caregiver Day, an annual event to recognize and celebrate the value of caregivers to Ontario’s families, health care system, and economy.

Ottawa 67’s and CMHA Ottawa team up to raise awareness about mental health during Feb. 2 home game

The Ottawa 67’s and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)CMHA Ottawa are teaming up again to raise awareness about the importance of mental health during an upcoming 67’s home game.

CMHA observes Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 1-7, 2018

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) joins the National Eating Disorders Information Centre (NEDIC) and National Initiative for Eating Disorders (NIED) in observing Eating Disorders Awareness Week, February 1-7, 2018

CMHA takes a stand for Zero Discrimination Day

CMHA Ottawa is encouraging Ontarians to take a stand for equitable access to mental health and addictions care for Zero Discrimination Day.

Support mental health this holiday season

Although anxiety, depression, and loneliness may occur anytime during the year, the stress of the holidays can amplify these feelings.

CMHA and the Canadian Psychological Association recognize February as Psychology Month

Psychology Month is celebrated annually in February to highlight the many contributions of psychologists and to help educate Canadians about the role psychology plays in helping them live healthy and happy lives, helping their communities flourish, helping their employers create effective workplaces, and helping their governments develop good policies.

New toolkit in the fight against opioid overdoses is now available in French

Opioid overdoses and life-saving naloxone can be frightening and serious subjects. We are pleased to announce that CMHA’s recently-developed, easy-to-understand toolkit is now available in French as well as English. This resource can help organizations and the average person identify the signs of an opioid-overdose and how to deliver potentially life-saving naloxone.

CMHA calls for action on International Women’s Day

It’s time to press for progress. That’s the theme of International Women’s Day this year. Celebrated on March 8 around the world, the annual awareness day has a special emphasis on action for gender parity, including in the mental health and addictions sector.

Andrew’s Story — CMHA Haliburton Kawartha Pine Ridge

I’ve accomplished a lot, but it wasn’t an easy road.”

Andrew’s recovery journey began in 2004 when he approached CMHA HKPR in Peterborough, Ontario, in search of supports for mental health, housing and budgeting. He had been struggling to secure housing due to anxiety, substance use, financial issues and a learning disability.