New federal funding may help remedy historical deficits in mental health

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is pleased that the federal government and the Government of Ontario have reached a health funding agreement, which includes new targeted funding over 10 years for investments in mental health care.

“Shine Green” campaign a great success!

This year more than ever in communities big and small across Ontario, people and organizations held events, wore green clothing and partnered with CMHA branches.

It’s CMHA Mental Health Week! Get Ready to Get Loud!

Time to work on your outside voice! Get ready to Get Loud this May 1-7 for the 66th annual CMHA Mental Health Week.

This year, Canadians are getting loud to end wait times, because it takes far too long to get the mental health care we need, when we need it.

Congratulations Steve Lurie!

Congratulations to Steve Lurie, executive director of the Toronto branch of CMHA who was named to the Order of Canada on July 1st 2016 and inducted on May 12th 2017 at Rideau Hall.

SICK OF WAITING. GET LOUD FOR MENTAL HEALTH! CMHA Mental Health Week May 1-7

This year, the CMHA Mental Health Week sub-theme is Sick of waiting: GET LOUD for mental health. We’re sick of waiting a year or more for access to a mental health professional.

CMHA National Statement Responding to Netflix Series: 13 Reasons Why

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA National) joins with the Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP) in raising concerns about content in 13 Reasons Why, a recent Netflix series that depicts the suicide of a young woman, and its aftermath.

#GetLoud for Increased Mental Health Funding

Ninety per cent of Canadians support the creation of a federal government fund to help provinces and territories better meet mental health and addictions needs. This is according to a…

CMHA celebrates International Women’s Day

On March 8, CMHA Ottawa joins individuals and organizations around the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD), an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women.

CMHA recognizes Zero Discrimination Day

On March 1, CMHA Ottawa will join people around the world to celebrate Zero Discrimination Day.