CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming joins individuals and organizations worldwide to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. These acts of violence are due to stigma and discrimination against their identity and community. Individuals who identify […]Continue readingCMHA commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance 2020
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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 Mental Health Day 2020
On October 10, CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming will join international mental health organizations to celebrate World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is supported by the World Health Organization as an important way to raise awareness and advocate for better care for those with mental health issues worldwide. The theme this year is Mental Health for […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Mental Health Day 2020
CMHA recognizes World Homeless Day 2020
Housing with supports is key to recovery for many people living with mental health or addictions issues. This is one of the main messages that CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming is sharing with the community to mark World Homeless Day this October 10. Evidence indicates that having a place to call home means a better quality of life […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Homeless Day 2020
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