CMHA-CT offers a number of educational opportunities for clients and the public. Group Offerings for Clients CMHA-CT offers various groups to support clients on their journey towards recovery. Through these groups, clients learn new skills, develop and apply coping strategies and build relationships with peers. Visit our Events Calendar to see group schedules and how […]Continue readingGroups & Public Education
CMHA Programs and Services
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. Follow the links below for details.
Housing Services
CMHA-CT housing support services are based on the principle that housing is a cornerstone of health and well being and that everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live; as well as the right to live as independently as possible. CMHACT provides an array of supports and services which work to support the development […]Continue readingHousing Services
Justice Support Services
Justice Support Services provide support and advocacy to individuals involved in the criminal justice system who experience mental health, addictions and/or developmental disorders. This service is offered at all of our sites. Court Outreach The Court Outreach component provides advocacy, and support to individuals (youth and adults) presently involved or at risk of being involved […]Continue readingJustice Support Services
Mobile Crisis Response Team
The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) is currently operational and consists of CMHA-CT and OPP providing both police services as well as access to a Mental Health Worker both on-site and for follow-up support within their catchment area. Funding and resources for the MCRT unit was made possible via DTSSAB, the CMHA-CT, and OPP in […]Continue readingMobile Crisis Response Team
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program
The Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program, also known as OSP, offers a variety of service options and help to those who are struggling with mild to moderate anxiety, depression and anxiety related concerns. The program is available to anyone over the age of 18 across the Northeast. All referrals begin at Health Sciences North as the […]Continue readingOntario Structured Psychotherapy Program
Primary Care
Having access to primary care is essential for anyone’s health. Living with a mental illness can bring additional risks to a person’s health. Through the team work of our nurses, nurse practitioners, and collaborative physicians, we provide services to individuals living with mental illness who are without a family physician and give them an equitable […]Continue readingPrimary Care
Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic (RAAM)
A rapid access addiction medicine (RAAM) clinic is a low-barrier walk-in clinic where people can access help for a substance dependence or disorder with or without an appointment or formal referral. Although not required, referrals from physicians, nurses, social workers, counsellors, and community service providers are welcome. The purpose of the RAAM clinic is to […]Continue readingRapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic (RAAM)
Senior’s Mental Health Program
The Seniors’ Mental Health Program provides community-based psychiatric consultation services to individuals living with an age-related mental health illness in the Cochrane-Timiskaming area. This program in partnership with the North Bay Regional Health Centre utilizes a client-centered approach in assisting individuals and their caregivers (formal and informal) to attain and maintain the fullest capacity of […]Continue readingSenior’s Mental Health Program
Social Recreation
CMHA-CT offers two Social Recreation programs – Intrepid Place in Timmins and Rendez-Vous Place in New Liskeard. Social Recreation is designed to provide opportunities for clients to engage in a variety of leisure activities as well as develop social relationships. Many new and lasting friendships have been formed over the years as a result of […]Continue readingSocial Recreation
Talk Today
Talk Today is a comprehensive mental health program aimed at promoting and spreading awareness of mental health for young athletes. The program includes evidence-based mental health and suicide awareness workshops and, critically, fosters partnerships between participating sports organizations and local branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Mental health and suicide awareness training: All […]Continue readingTalk Today