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 organizations across the country in celebrating the incredible dedication, compassion, and expertise of social workers. As the largest group of mental health professionals in Ontario, social workers play a critical […]Continue readingCelebrating Social Work Week: Honouring the Heart of Our Communities
Ontario branches of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in Kenora, Fort Frances, Thunder Bay, Sudbury/Manitoulin, Muskoka-Parry Sound, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, and Cochrane-Timiskaming urge party leaders to commit to finding solutions to the critical mental health and addictions challenges gripping northern communities. The call comes as all major party leaders prepare for their […]Continue readingThere’s no debate. Political leaders must address northern Ontario’s mental health and addictions crises
As international trade tensions escalate, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is warning of the significant negative impacts this will bring on Ontarians’ mental well-being. While Ontario’s party leaders debate how to combat new tariffs by the U.S. government, studies show the consequences are not just economic. Research shows that economic instability can increase […]Continue readingMental health association warns of rising tariffs’ impact on well-being
This Black History Month, we honour the theme “Black Legacy and Leadership: Celebrating Canadian History and Uplifting Future Generations” by recognizing the incredible contributions of Black leaders who have reshaped the mental health and addictions space in Canada. These trailblazers have challenged systemic barriers, fought stigma, and provided transformative care to their communities, leaving a […]Continue readingBlack History Month 2025: Celebrating Black Legacy and Leadership in Mental Health and Addictions
Often called the ‘saddest day of the year,’ the science behind Blue Monday is debated. However, it’s a reminder that many people feel the weight of winter, financial stress, or loneliness around this time. In a Canadian Social Survey, more than 1 in 10 people reported feeling lonely always or often, and it can have […]Continue readingTips to support yourself through the winter blues
A new research study highlights the worsening homelessness crisis in Ontario and warns that, without serious intervention, the situation could get worse over the next decade. Released by the Association of Municipalities in Ontario, in partnership with the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association (OMSSA) and the Northern Ontario Service Deliverers Association (NOSDA) and Helpseeker Technologies, […]Continue readingNew research reveals growing cost of homelessness in Ontario
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 an urgent and ongoing crisis. On Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), we mourn those whose lives were lost to anti-trans violence while acknowledging the persistent systemic barriers and […]Continue readingCMHA North Bay and District honours Transgender Day of Remembrance
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 first-of-its-kind report, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is providing an in-depth look at the mental health system in Canada—with all its cracks and failings— and how people are […]Continue readingThe state of mental health in Canada? It’s alarming, a new Canadian Mental Health Association report finds.
Every year on Nov. 11, Canadians pause for Remembrance Day to honour the bravery, dedication and sacrifices made by veterans. But as we reflect on the courage displayed on the battlefield, we must also consider the quieter battles that many veterans continue to face after their service ends. For some, trauma experienced in service translates […]Continue readingBeyond remembrance: supporting veterans’ mental health on every front
In Ontario, addiction is more than a statistic—it’s a deeply personal crisis affecting our families, friends and communities. Behind every number, there’s a story. Behind every story, there’s a person—a person who was someone’s someone. Today, we’re proud to launch the “Someone’s Someone” campaign, an initiative aimed at shining light on these stories and rallying […]Continue readingCMHA North Bay and District launches “Someone’s Someone” – a provincial campaign to humanize substance use and drive change