While the holiday season may be a time of joy for many, for others it can actually make depression and anxiety worse. In fact, 52% of Canadians report feelings of anxiety, depression and isolation during the holiday season. With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s important to find ways to cope with the added stress that can […]Continue reading5 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health This Holiday
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Act for Mental Health calls for the promised Canada Mental Health Transfer now
With rising mental health care needs and Emergency Departments stretched past their limits, Canada must act now to cover mental health care, both before and after people are in crisis. So says the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) with a coalition of Canadian organizations as they launch Act for Mental Health, an advocacy campaign calling […]Continue readingAct for Mental Health calls for the promised Canada Mental Health Transfer now
Annual Report 2022
Celebrating Black Canadians this February
This February, CMHA North Bay and District along with many other Canadians, will be honouring Black Canadians for Black History Month. We recognize and celebrate their achievements and reflect on their successes, sacrifices and triumphs. Black Canadians and their communities have shaped Canada’s heritage in several ways. The month of February is an opportunity to […]Continue readingCelebrating Black Canadians this February
CMHA celebrates Canada’s Agricultural Day and reminds farmers of supports available
On February 15 2023, CMHA North Bay and District joins Canadians across the country in celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day and show our support for the people that make our agriculture industry possible. Mental health in the agriculture industry is a topic of growing concern. The many constant demands, pressures and time constraints that come with […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Canada’s Agricultural Day and reminds farmers of supports available
CMHA celebrates Seniors Month
CMHA North Bay and District joins individuals and organizations across Ontario to celebrate Seniors Month in June. Seniors Month is a time to salute and appreciate the enormous contributions seniors and older adults have made, and continue to make, towards building Ontario. The theme of Seniors Month this year is to Stay Safe, Active and […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Seniors Month
CMHA commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance
On November 20, CMHA North Bay and District stands with the trans community to honour the memory of transgender individuals whose lives were tragically taken by violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is also a day for individuals to champion and advocate for a community that is safer and more inclusive. Studies have revealed that […]Continue readingCMHA commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance
CMHA commemorates Truth and Reconciliation Day
(North Bay, Sept. 28, 2021) CMHA North Bay and District joins Canadians across the country in observing the country’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30. The day was established by the federal government to honour survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities, and ensure that public commemoration of the history […]Continue readingCMHA commemorates Truth and Reconciliation Day
CMHA encourages you to #EmbraceEquity this International Women’s Day
On March 8, CMHA North Bay and District joins individuals and organizations around the world to #EmbraceEquity in celebrating this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), an annual event held to mark the social, economic and political achievements of women. #EmbraceEquity is the theme for IWD 2023. The IWD organizers are highlighting the need to talk […]Continue readingCMHA encourages you to #EmbraceEquity this International Women’s Day
CMHA Mental Health Week 2022 focuses on empathy
Social change campaign takes place across Canada during first week of May (North Bay, ON April 27, 2022) – The Canadian Mental Health Association, North Bay and District, together with community partners, have come together to plan a week of activities for the North Bay edition of CMHA Mental Health Week 2022. Launched in 1951 […]Continue readingCMHA Mental Health Week 2022 focuses on empathy