We are proud to officially launch our Strategic Plan 2021-2025 to our valued clients and community members. The theme of our strategic plan is Flying in Formation: A Shared Journey of Mental Health. Our theme was developed to borrow from the teachings of the Canadian Goose – true cooperation, a model of efficiency and perseverance, […]Continue readingStrategic Plan 2021-2025 Flying in Formation: A Shared Journey of Mental Health
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NPLH Drilling and Kirkland Lake Gold each donate 10,000$ to the CMHA-CT
Late this spring, NPLH Drilling and Kirkland Lake Gold each donated 10,000$ to the CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming (CMHA-CT). This spring, we were contacted by NPLH Drilling with incredibly saddening news. The company experienced first-hand the importance of mental health and addictions supports when one of their own employees passed away due to a struggle with addictions. […]Continue readingNPLH Drilling and Kirkland Lake Gold each donate 10,000$ to the CMHA-CT
CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
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 supporting […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day 2020
New CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
As Ontario’s economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical workplaces. Developed by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in partnership with Mental Health Works and BounceBack Ontario, Return to the workplace: A psychological […]Continue readingNew CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
CMHA-CT Annual Report 2019-2020
We have published our annual report for the last fiscal year. See for yourself how the CMHA-CT has been making changes to better fulfill our vision of building a community that embraces mental health as a key to well being.Continue readingCMHA-CT Annual Report 2019-2020
Ontarians feel anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane Timiskaming Branch promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times Timmins (ON) May 4, 2020 – Most Ontarians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association […]Continue readingOntarians feel anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine”
Mental Health Supports Available to All Ontarians: CMHA BounceBack
CMHA’s BounceBack key part of expanded mental health supports available to all Ontarians during COVID-19 pandemic To help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake of COVID-19, the Ontario government has announced an expansion of online and virtual mental health supports, including Canadian Mental Health Association’s BounceBack program. BounceBack is available now, free of charge, […]Continue readingMental Health Supports Available to All Ontarians: CMHA BounceBack
CMHA-CT Shares a Statement from CMHA Ontario
Statement from CMHA branches several weeks after COVID-19 began impacting service delivery 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 […]Continue readingCMHA-CT Shares a Statement from CMHA Ontario
Understanding social distancing and the importance of social connection
To slow the spread of COVID-19, the main recommendation from government and health officials at this time is “social distancing,” but this term may be a bit of a misnomer. For individuals with mental health concerns who have a tendency to socially isolate themselves already, it’s important to understand that social distancing doesn’t mean to […]Continue readingUnderstanding social distancing and the importance of social connection
Tips to manage mental health through COVID-19 pandemic
CMHA offers tips to manage mental health through COVID-19 pandemic In the wake of COVID-19, Canadians are facing a new reality of social distancing, self-quarantining and isolation in order to protect public health and safety. These new circumstances may lead individuals with mental health concerns into heightened symptoms of anxiety and depression. In what may […]Continue readingTips to manage mental health through COVID-19 pandemic