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(Oshawa, Jan. 25, 2023) – Canadian Mental Health Associations (CMHAs) across Ontario are calling on the province for a substantial, immediate and ongoing base funding increase for the community mental health and addictions sector on this Bell Let’s Talk Day.
After starting services in October of 2021, the Community Homes for Opportunities (CHO) Program celebrates its first year in review. Operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Durham, CHO is a modernization of the former Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) Homes for Special Care Program…
The third Monday of January has been labelled Blue Monday – the excitement of the holiday season has faded, it is extremely cold outside, the stress of trying to implement your New Year’s resolutions has set in, and your holiday credit card statements have finally made an appearance – a…
The past few years have been a challenging time for those working in healthcare settings. Healthcare workers, support staff, and organizational leaders are all facing extreme levels of stress and burnout. To help, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario has launched Your Health Space, a free workplace mental health…
November 20-26 marks National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction in cooperation with all its partner organizations, including CMHA Durham.
Finding this resource and support has changed my life and optimism. I have learned so much and truly feel for the first time that I am actually finding my path.
Community Connection Services Client
My experience with CMHA and the Recovery College Wellness Centre has literally changed my life. Looking back on where I was, and how far I have come, I can hardly believe the difference. I’ve gone from a shadow of a person, barely existing, to feeling fulfilled and confident.
Recovery College Wellness Centre Student
I would like the opportunity to tell you how much I appreciate how supportive my case manager from the CHO program has been. Their caring helpful kindness have shown they take pride in their job, and I have been so fortunate to have such caring staff to help me. They go above and beyond and go the extra mile. I want to commend all of them for all their hard work.
Community Homes for Opportunity Client