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CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming: Providing Community Supports in Different Ways

Covid 19 _ Update on our Services

CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming deemed essential service; providing community supports in different ways Amid public health concerns related to COVID-19, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Cochrane-Timiskaming has been deemed an essential service by the Ontario government. Although our office remains closed to the public, we are ensuring community mental health and addictions supports are safely available by […]Continue readingCMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming: Providing Community Supports in Different Ways

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

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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

COVID-19 – Update on our Services

Covid 19 _ Update on our Services

The Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming Branch is taking the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation in Canada extremely seriously, and the health and safety of our clients, staff and the community is our first priority. As of 18 March 2020, we have made the decision to close our offices to the public and move to an essential-services […]Continue readingCOVID-19 – Update on our Services

CMHA Mental Health Week Key Messages

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The Canadian Mental Health Association’s annual Mental Health Week is May 6-12, 2019 Each May, Canadians in communities, schools, workplaces and the House of Commons rally around CMHA Mental Health 2019 marks the 68th annual CMHA Mental Health Mental health is a state of well-being, and we all have it. We might have a mental […]Continue readingCMHA Mental Health Week Key Messages

Paul Jalbert named new Executive Director of CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming Branch

NEWS RELEASE Paul Jalbert named new Executive Director of CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming (Timmins, Feb. 4, 2019) – The Board of Directors for Canadian Mental Health Association Cochrane-Timiskaming is pleased to announce Paul Jalbert as the agency’s new Executive Director. Paul joins CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming from the Child and Family Centre in Sudbury, where he spent the past […]Continue readingPaul Jalbert named new Executive Director of CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming Branch

CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming Commemorates Mental Illness Awareness Week

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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

New online peer support and self-management tool free in Ontario

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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

Free provincial program now available to help manage depression and anxiety

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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