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
This year people across Ontario have an opportunity to push for lasting change on Bell Let’s Talk Day. Sign the petition at www.erasethedifferece.ca and send a strong message to provincial election candidates that mental health and addictions care in Ontario should be funded the same as physical health care. The petition is led by Canadian […]Continue readingBell Let’s Talk Day a reminder about Ontario’s Lack of mental health and addictions services
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
Please note that our office will be closed on the following days: December 25th, 26th and January 1st. For support during the holiday season, contact: 1-800-340-3003 in Timmins 1-888-665-8888 across the District of Timiskaming Here are some helpful tips for maintaining your mental health this holiday season: Set realistic expectations about what you can accomplish over […]Continue readingHappy Holidays from CMHA