The first week of October brings with it the reminder that millions of Canadians live with mental illnesses every day. Oct 1-7 is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), and CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming will commemorate the week by hosting a Mental Health First Aid workshop on October 2nd and 3rd in Timmins. MIAW is an annual national […]Continue readingCMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming Commemorates Mental Illness Awareness Week
Big White Wall is a free online peer support and self-management tool for adults and youth 16+ experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate depression and anxiety. The service is coordinated by the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN), and paid for by the Government of Ontario for people living in Ontario. Clients can self-refer and no clinician […]Continue readingNew online peer support and self-management tool free in Ontario
If you’re experiencing low mood, depression, and anxiety, a new provincial program is now available to help. The program is managed by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario and CMHA York and South Simcoe. BounceBack®: Reclaim your health is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth aged 15+ manage symptoms of […]Continue readingFree provincial program now available to help manage depression and anxiety
The CMHA joins the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) in inviting all individuals and communities to find a way to recognize and support World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th. It can be as simple as sending a message to those who are in despair, those who are grieving, and those who are […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
CMHA Ontario joins individuals and organizations worldwide in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (IAOD) on August 31. IAOD aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. Raising awareness about preventing overdose is important now more than ever. In Ontario, it’s estimated that an opioid-related overdose death occurs every 10 […]Continue readingOverdose is preventable: know the signs
CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. This year’s theme ‘Feel Good, 7/24’, highlights the fact that the benefits of self-care are experienced 24 hours a […]Continue readingCelebrating International Self-Care Day
More than 12,500 Ontarians raised their voices during the recent provincial election campaign to let political candidates know that its time to #erasethedifference and fund mental health and addictions care the same as physical health care. In addition to garnering signatures, the Erase the Difference campaign created significant social media impact, reaching more than 1.5 […]Continue readingThousands of Ontarians send a strong message to erase the difference
Individuals with serious mental health and addictions conditions frequently identify housing as one of the most important factors in achieving and maintaining their health. However, for many, maintaining safe and affordable housing can be difficult. That’s why CMHA Ontario calls on political parties to commit to urgently-needed investments in supportive housing for Ontarians in need. […]Continue readingOntarians deserve a place to call home
CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming is encouraging Ontarians to take a stand for equitable access to mental health and addictions care for Zero Discrimination day. Held annually on March 1, Zero Discrimination Day is an annual campaign which aims to celebrate diversity and reject discrimination in all its forms. CMHA recognizes that stigma and discrimination is a reality […]Continue readingCMHA takes a stand for Zero Discrimination 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. A number of studies on women’s health have demonstrated strong links between […]Continue readingCMHA calls for action on International Women’s Day