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
A new poll shows an overwhelming majority of Ontarians (84 per cent) remain concerned about the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19, primarily driven by worry of other people not following the proper distancing rules as businesses and schools reopen. The survey conducted by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division indicates respondents […]Continue readingMost Ontarians fear second wave of COVID-19, worries linked to actions of others: CMHA poll
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
‘Picks & Flicks’ organizers say the first in a series of live concert/big screen events scheduled to rock the Oxford Drive was a definite hit. Sunday evening saw excited fans arrive by the carload to experience the big stage performance they’d been missing for the past six months and the band, Full Petty Fever, delivered. […]Continue readingRock and Roll Hits for Oxford Drive In Live Music
Get out of the house! Live entertainment is back and it’s BIG, as in great music and super cinema. Three scheduled ‘Picks & Flicks’ live concert/big screen events are set to rock the Oxford Drive-In – County Road 68 – just west of Woodstock. The kick-off concert and film duo will take the stage – […]Continue readingMusic and Movies Grab Center Stage in Oxford This Month
The Oxford Self Help Peer Support drop-in at 522 Peel Street in Woodstock is reopening on Monday, July 20, 2020! The Peer Support team has implemented changes to maintain the safety of staff and visitors. Drop-in will be open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday each week from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, and again […]Continue readingOxford Self Help Drop-In Is Reopening!
New national survey from the Canadian Mental Health Association and UBC exposes troubling pandemic mental health vulnerabilities across various groupsContinue readingWarning signs: more Canadians thinking about suicide during pandemic
(Toronto, June 24, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario in reaction to the death of Ejaz Choudry: “It’s sad, heartbreaking and incredibly upsetting that once again an individual experiencing distress has died after a police response to a mental health crisis call. It’s […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario responds to the death of yet another individual experiencing a crisis
(Toronto, May 11, 2020) – Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic and nearly eight out of 10 (77 per cent) say more mental health supports will be necessary to help society, according to new poll results […]Continue readingNew data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
Survey data shows we are feeling anxious and crave real connection, but say we’re doing “fine”Continue readingIt’s time to #GetReal about our Mental Health