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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
New online peer support and self-management tool free in Ontario
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
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
CMHA recognizes World Suicide Prevention Day
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
Overdose is preventable: know the signs
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
Thousands of Ontarians send a strong message to erase the difference
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
Ontarians deserve a place to call home
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 takes a stand for Zero Discrimination Day
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
Join CMHA in the call to erase the difference
For decades, mental health and addictions services in communities throughout Ontario have been chronically underfunded compared to other parts of the health system. The result: it’s impossible to meet the needs of Ontarians. Wait times are up. Programs have been cut. People are falling through the cracks. But we’re on the cusp of something big. […]Continue readingJoin CMHA in the call to erase the difference