March 3-9 is National Social Work Week, and here at the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), North Bay and District, we are proud to join […] Continue readingCelebrating Social Work Week: Honouring the Heart of Our Communities
There’s no debate. Political leaders must address northern Ontario’s mental health and addictions crises
Ontario branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in Kenora, Fort Frances, Thunder Bay, Sudbury/Manitoulin, Muskoka-Parry Sound, North […] Continue readingThere’s no debate. Political leaders must address northern Ontario’s mental health and addictions crises
Mental health association warns of rising tariffs’ impact on well-being
As international trade tensions escalate, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is warning of the significant negative impacts this […] Continue readingMental health association warns of rising tariffs’ impact on well-being
Black History Month 2025: Celebrating Black Legacy and Leadership in Mental Health and Addictions
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New research reveals growing cost of homelessness in Ontario
A new research study highlights the worsening homelessness crisis in Ontario and warns that, without serious intervention, the situation could get […] Continue readingNew research reveals growing cost of homelessness in Ontario
CMHA North Bay and District honours Transgender Day of Remembrance
At CMHA North Bay and District, we recognize that the violence faced by 2 Spirit, trans, and non-binary individuals is not a thing of the past—it is […] Continue readingCMHA North Bay and District honours Transgender Day of Remembrance
The state of mental health in Canada? It’s alarming, a new Canadian Mental Health Association report finds.
Research shows that no province or territory is spending what they should be on mental health, in part because they’re not obliged to. Through a […] Continue readingThe state of mental health in Canada? It’s alarming, a new Canadian Mental Health Association report finds.
Beyond remembrance: supporting veterans’ mental health on every front
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CMHA North Bay and District launches “Someone’s Someone” – a provincial campaign to humanize substance use and drive change
In Ontario, addiction is more than a statistic—it’s a deeply personal crisis affecting our families, friends and communities. Behind every number, […] Continue readingCMHA North Bay and District launches “Someone’s Someone” – a provincial campaign to humanize substance use and drive change
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On this week's episode of Echo Essentials, we dive deep into mental health, addiction, and housing challenges in North Bay with Mary Davis & Mary Montgomery from @cmhanbd. With rising homelessness, a growing opioid crisis, and shifting government policies, are we making progress or falling behind?
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This month’s guest speaker at the Peer Connections centre is Seth Compton, with a presentation on the Stages of Gender Identity.
Join Seth as he delves into the universal human aspects of gender sexual orientation identity development and discusses the challenges faced by individuals in the 2SLGBTQI+ community with navigating the stages of gender identity.
For more information
📱705-498-9925
📩peersupport@nbd.cmha.ca
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Every Thursday at 2 pm, the Peer Support program hosts a virtual and in-person Wellness Group that focuses on personal development and helpful life skills.
Here are the topics for March.
For more information
📱705-498-9925
📩peersupport@nbd.cmha.ca
To register for virtual option: forms.office.com/r/ffehzf8GjD
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When the economy struggles, so does people’s mental health. Tariffs don’t just impact trade—they fuel stress, anxiety, and addiction, especially in industries like auto, construction, and agriculture.
Yet, Ontario’s mental health system is already stretched thin. Without urgent investment, many won’t get the care they need.
Read more: bit.ly/4jF3pkX
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Every Tuesday at 2 pm, the Peer Support program hosts a virtual and in-person Anxiety and Depression Group. This group provides support and education on living with mental illness. Here are the topics for March
For more information
📱705-498-9925
📩peersupport@nbd.cmha.ca
To register for virtual option: forms.office.com/r/ffehzf8GjD
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Celebrating Social Work Week: Honouring the Heart of Our Communities
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There’s no debate. Political leaders must address northern Ontario’s mental health and addictions crises
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