On June 16, CMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. CMHA recognizes that stigma may make it difficult for men to identify their own mental health and […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2020
As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA-S/M) is encouraging anyone who is struggling with mental health and addictions issues at this time to reach out and seek help. The call comes as new provincial data this week showed that far fewer people with a mental […]Continue readingNew data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
(Toronto, May 11, 2020) – Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic and nearly eight out of 10 (77 per cent) say more mental health supports will be necessary to help society, according to new poll results […]Continue readingNew data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
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
More than 130 organization have signed onto an open letter to the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services calling for measures to ensure income security for Ontario’s most vulnerable populations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Income Security and Advocacy Centre (ISAC) recently initiated an open letter to children, community and social services minister Todd […]Continue readingCommunity organizations call on province to ensure income security during pandemic
(Sudbury, April 4, 2020) – To help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake of COVID-19, the Ontario government has announced an expansion of online and virtual mental health supports, including Canadian Mental Health Association’s BounceBack program. BounceBack is available now, free of charge, to help people experiencing mild to moderate anxiety, stress and […]Continue readingCMHA’s BounceBack key part of expanded mental health supports available to all Ontarians during COVID-19 pandemic
(Sudbury, April 3, 2020) – The following is a statement from Patty MacDonald, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA-S/M), regarding measures the organization is taking to protect the health and safety of clients and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic: “Deemed an essential service by the Ontario government amid public health concerns related […]Continue readingCMHA Sudbury/Manitoulin taking measures to protect clients, staff from COVID-19
(Toronto, March 26, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division, in reaction to province’s 2020 economic and fiscal update released Wednesday: “CMHA Ontario applauds the provincial government for yesterday’s economic statement which focused on supporting the health system over the next year as […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario reaction to province’s 2020 economic and fiscal update