Since its launch in May 2014, Community Mobilization Sudbury (CMS) has responded to over 580 situations that pose significant risk to individuals in our community. In 2018 alone, 244 situations were brought forward to the CMS Rapid Mobilization Table. This report shares what we saw in 2018—what risk factors were most often identified, who was […]Continue readingRapid Mobilization Table Data Report
Big White Wall is an online peer support and self-management tool for adults and youth aged 16 and up experiencing mild to moderate depression and anxiety. Co-ordinated by OTN, it’s free for people living in Ontario. Clients can self-refer or be referred by their primary care provider. Big White Wall is available around the clock, […]Continue readingBig White Wall
Today is historic for mental health awareness in Ontario as, for the first time, the province officially recognizes June 27 as PTSD Awareness Day. PTSD is a type of anxiety disorder that can appear following a traumatic event in one’s life. It can affect victims or witnesses of distressful occurrences such as natural disasters, crimes, […]Continue readingJune 27, 2019 marks Ontario’s first-ever PTSD Awareness 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
CMHA-S/M joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer identified (LGBTQ) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ communities, it’s important to note that LGBTQ individuals continue to face specific mental health issues […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride
Through FoodRescue.ca, a creation of Second Harvest, CMHA-S/M has been able to rescue the equivalent of about 611 meals that have been available to residents of our Victoria Street Place (VSP) location. VSP is a 7 bedroom shared living home that provides transitional housing for up to 8 months to individuals who identify as having […]Continue readingVictoria Street Place becomes a “Food Rescuer”
Members of the community and the media are invited to attend the BBQ for Mental Health, organized by the Sudbury Credit Union, South End Branch. Proceeds from the BBQ will go to the Canadian Mental Health Association -Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA-S/M). Date: Friday, May 24, 2019 Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: Sudbury Credit […]Continue readingSeventh annual barbecue for mental health to be held May 24, 2019
Get ready to use your outside voice, because we’re about to GET LOUD for mental health! May 6-12 marks the 68th Annual CMHA Mental Health Week, and this year we’re getting loud about what mental health really is. So, what is mental health? Simply put, it is a state of well-being, and we all have […]Continue readingMental Health Week 2019: May 6 – May 9th
An upcoming conference could help you to build resiliency in your workplace. Registration is now open for Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division’s 2019 workplace conference, Roadmaps to Resiliency: Investing in Mental Wellness for Ontario’s Workplaces. Set for May 13-14 at the Marriott Downtown at CF Toronto Eaton Centre, the two-day event will focus on […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario’s 2019 workplace conference to focus on building resiliency
Every day, more than 3 million Ontarians provide support to loved ones facing illnesses, mental health issues, disabilities or challenges associated with aging. On April 3, CMHA-S/M joins organizations and communities across the province for Family Caregiver Day, an annual event to recognize and celebrate the value of caregivers to Ontario’s families, health care system, […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes the value of family caregivers