As an organization, CMHA-S/M has taken much care and consideration in adjusting our service delivery model to operate some programming through phone, email or other virtual means. Through this entire process, the integrity of our services, as well as the safety of our staff, individuals and the community have been our top priority. Over the […]Continue readingCMHA-S/M RESUMES IN-PERSON SERVICES BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ontarians feel anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine” SUDBURY, May 4, 2020 – Most Ontarians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new data released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in partnership with Maru/Matchbox, 77 per cent of […]Continue readingFor Mental Health Week, CMHA – S/M promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times
All Clinical Programs are being offered by telephone, email or other virtual means of communication. Clinical Programs include: Intake, Case Management, and Transitional Community Support, Adult & Youth Justice (Sudbury, Sudbury East, Espanola, and Little Current) Intake is a service that identifies individuals’ needs through a single point of access to CMHA programs. Information can […]Continue readingMental health and addictions services still available during COVID-19
(SUDBURY, Wednesday, April 15, 2020) The Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA-S/M) is set to open doors to a temporary hotel shelter model starting tomorrow, April 16th at 10pm, at Canada’s Best Value Inn, located at 1500 Regent Street. CMHA’s Off the Street (OTS) emergency shelter has been operating at 200 Larch Street since […]Continue readingOff the Street Emergency Shelter Temporarily Relocates to Hotel during COVID-19 Pandemic
(March 17, 2020) In an abundance of caution amid public concern related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Mental Health Association-S/M (CMHA-S/M) is making some changes to programs and services. The health and safety of our clients and staff remains our priority as we continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation. We are following advice from local, […]Continue readingCMHA-S/M alters services to protect public health and safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
The second week of October brings with it the reminder that millions of Canadians live with mental illnesses every day. Oct 6-12 is Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), and CMHA-S/M will commemorate the week by hosting a free BBQ on October 9 at 109 Elm Street. MIAW is an annual national public education campaign coordinated […]Continue readingCMHA-S/M recognizes Mental Illness Awareness Week
(SUDBURY, September 10, 2019) The Suicide Safer Network Sudbury (formerly the North East Suicide Prevention Network) regrets to inform community members that due to inclement weather conditions, the annual World Suicide Prevention Day Butterfly Release and BBQ, scheduled for this evening at the Elizabeth Bell Gazebo, has been canceled. More details regarding the Network’s plan […]Continue readingAnnual Butterfly Release and BBQ canceled due to Inclement Weather
CMHA-S/M is inviting workplace leaders in the community to attend a free one-day workshop emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health and mental health problems in the workplace. The program is fittingly titled Mental Health Works, and is a CMHA National licensed program. CMHA focuses on the importance of mental health and addictions support and […]Continue readingCMHA to educate on mental health in the workplace
The 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
We are pleased to announce that we have recently achieved the status of Accreditation with Commendation from Accreditation Canada! All CMHA-S/M staff worked exceptionally hard to prepare for our three-day accreditation survey which took place from May 6-8, 2019. We undertook an extensive review of Accreditation Canada standards related to Leadership, Community Based Mental Health Services […]Continue readingCMHA-S/M Receives 3 Year Accreditation Status