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
Happy holidays and wellness wishes to you and your family this holiday season! We are thankful for everyone we have had the chance to meet, help, work with and collaborate with this past year. We couldn’t have accomplished all we thrived to do without your support and encouragement. For support during the holiday season and […]Continue readingSeason’s Greetings from Us to You
Alicia’s been fighting bad guys all her life. Super villains in fact. Like anxiety and depression. Suicidal feelings. And then, at the very tender age of 13, a suicide attempt. No one was listening. Alicia’s 28 now. And she doesn’t hide behind her mask and cape. At least not anymore. She has an honest to […]Continue readingThey call her a mental health superhero.
Community Mobilization Sudbury (CMS) is a partnership representing over 25 agencies from diverse community sectors – health, children’s services, justice, education, mental health and addictions, and social services. Working together, CMS’ mission is about leading and connecting for improved community well-being through proactive collaboration and response. One aspect of the CMS program is the Rapid […]Continue readingCommunity Mobilization Sudbury evaluates success and opportunity
Opioid overdoses and life-saving naloxone are frightening and serious subjects. But a new easy-to-understand resource can help organizations and the average person identify the signs of an opioid-overdose and how to deliver potentially life-saving naloxone. Reducing Harms: Recognizing and Responding to Opioid Overdoses in Your Organization is particularly useful for community groups who work with […]Continue readingNew toolkit helps in the fight against opioid overdoses
What if one small change could make a big difference to improve your own health or the health of others? That’s the message of Change Day, a growing global movement that empowers health care professionals, clinicians, caregivers, providers, patients and leaders to make small actions to collectively bring positive change to the health system. The […]Continue readingChange Day encourages small change for big impact
The language around substance use issues can help or hinder recovery. That’s the message of this year’s National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), an annual campaign from November 12 to 18 led by Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse. This year’s NAAW theme is Words Matter, drawing attention to how the use of stigmatizing language can perpetuate […]Continue readingCMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week
CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin is receiving more than $9 million in provincial government funding to renovate 200 Larch Street and set up a community hub model of services to benefit the community’s homeless population. The funding for the CMHA program is part of Ontario’s Home for Good partnership program and comes from the Ministry of Housing. The […]Continue readingCMHA SM program receives provincial funding
Being a post-secondary student can be tough. The struggle to maintain academics, relationships, finances and other challenges can contribute to stress and low mood. That’s why the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Sudbury/Manitoulin is reminding post-secondary students of a number of mental health programs, services and supports available in their community. CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin offers an […]Continue readingCommunity mental health resources available for post-secondary students
CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin will be collecting wellness items up until Friday, December 8, after which the agency will be putting the items in stockings and delivering them to individuals accessing the Off The Street Emergency Shelter. Want to contribute? See below for some examples of the wellness items you can donate. Contact us at 705-675-7252 to […]Continue readingCMHA accepting donations for Christmas Wellness Stockings for Off The Street Emergency Shelter