Help CMHA Durham make a difference this Giving Tuesday

November 28th is Giving Tuesday a day when people around the world come together to support the causes they care about. At CMHA Durham we’re asking you to join us in making a difference for the mental health and well-being of our community. CMHA Durham provides advocacy and resources that support recovery and resilience. Our […]
CMHA Durham commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance

On November 20, CMHA Durham stands with the trans community to honour the memory of transgender individuals whose lives were tragically taken by violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is also a day for individuals to champion and advocate for a community that is safer and more inclusive. Studies have revealed that transgender individuals are […]
Tips to maintain well-being for National Addictions Awareness Week

With the increasing complexity of the addictions landscape, it is a collective effort to support those at risk. That’s the message of this year’s National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), an annual campaign led by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA). The campaign this year highlights the wide range of perspectives and evidence-informed approaches […]
World Suicide Prevention Day

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. It is also a day of resolve – a call to action for the whole world to join together and take action to prevent suicide. In Canada alone around 4,500 individuals a year lose their lives to suicide. In fact, suicide is the first health-related leading cause of […]
International Overdose Awareness Day – A Day of Reflection and Action

August 31st marks International Overdose Awareness Day (IAOD), a day that signifies lives profoundly affected by the global overdose epidemic. The data for July 2023 stands as a stark reminder: 278 suspected drug-related deaths in Ontario. Each one representing families, friends, and communities grappling with loss. Harm reduction, an approach endorsed by global health authorities […]
World Suicide Prevention Day Candlelight Vigil September 10th.

According to the World Health Organization, close to 800,000 people around the world die by suicide each year. Suicide is the second-most common cause of death among young people ages 15 to 24. However, anyone can be at risk of suicide regardless of age, gender, socio-economic status, or race. The Canadian Mental Health Association Durham […]
Celebrating International Self-Care Day

CMHA Durham joins individuals and organizations around the world on July 24th, in celebration of International Self-Care Day. The awareness day is intended to emphasize the importance of self-care and its direct impact on staying healthy and preventing or delaying an illness. Prioritizing self-care is about self-preservation, allowing you to efficiently work through problems, stress, […]
Happy Canada Day!

CMHA Durham will be closed Monday, July 3rd in recognition of Canada Day. Wishing you all a happy and safe long weekend.
CMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day

CMHA Durham joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day. PTSD Awareness Day was officially recognized for the first time in Ontario by the provincial government in 2019. PTSD is an anxiety disorder involving exposure to a traumatic event which could include crimes, natural disasters, accidents, war or […]
CMHA celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

Every June 21, Canadians come together to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity to honour the rich cultures and contributions of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. There are many ways you can also celebrate the culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples today and beyond, including: Explore learning resources about First Nations, Inuit […]