Odds are you know someone that will need mental health support. Are you prepared? This October learn the skills to support those around you with Mental Health First Aid. CMHA North Bay and District will be offering a two half-day virtual course on October 29 – 30, 2024, from 9am – 12:30 pm. Registration can […]Continue readingMental Health First Aid Training: Fall Sessions
September is Recovery Month and CMHA North Bay and District joins organizations around the world in recognizing this important event. In Canada, about 21 per cent of people will be affected by addiction in their lifetime. Recovery Month recognizes that recovery looks different for everyone, offering the opportunity to share stories, talk about treatment options, […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Recovery Month 2024
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, CMHA North Bay and District will host a panel discussion and memorial event on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The event aims to foster open, honest conversations about suicide and provide a supportive space for the community. World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD), observed every Sept. 10, […]Continue readingCMHA North Bay and District hosts event for World Suicide Prevention Day
The Canadian Mental Health Association, North Bay and District is warning of a suspicious telephone solicitation in the community. It has come to our attention that a member of the public has received a phone call from someone claiming to be with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and asking for a donation. Be aware […]Continue readingPossible fraudulent donation solicitation
As students of all ages and their parents prepare for back-to-school season, CMHA North Bay and District reminds people to keep mental health in mind. Whether students are returning to the same school, entering a new school year, or heading off to post-secondary, the transition can be exciting, but can cause stress and anxiety too. […]Continue readingBack to school mental health tips
On August 10th, CMHA Halton joins organizations nationwide to commemorate Prisoners’ Justice Day. This annual event honours individuals in federal and provincial custody who have died unnatural or violent deaths while in correctional institutions, while also supporting their families. This Day highlights systemic issues affecting those in correctional facilities. In Ontario, an estimated 41 per […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Prisoners’ Justice Day
Amid the ongoing opioid and drug poisoning crisis, more than eight in 10 Ontarians would prefer solutions to these issues focused on health care and social services support, rather than punishment through the criminal justice system, according to new poll results released today. In addition to the overwhelming majority of Ontarians preferring supportive measures to […]Continue readingMost Ontarians want supportive health, social services to address opioid crisis: CMHA Ontario poll
CMHA North Bay and District is amping up the conversation this summer. With the success of the animated Pixar movie, Inside Out 2, CMHA North Bay and District is pleased to see the increased conversation around anxiety online and in the community, and the importance of addressing the stigma around expressing our emotions. Inside Out […]Continue readingPixar’s Inside Out 2 is raising awareness around anxiety
On July 1, CMHA Ontario joins many across the country in reflecting on Canada’s past and future. While many celebrate, we recognize that for Indigenous peoples in Canada, this day is a time of mourning rather than celebration. “Canada” represents a settler-colonial project that is ongoing, and has a legacy of systemic racism which continues […]Continue readingReflecting on Canada Day: CMHA Ontario’s Commitment to Supporting Indigenous Mental Health
CMHA North Bay and District and organizations worldwide recognize June 27 as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Awareness Day. PTSD is a mental health condition triggered by traumatic events like natural disasters, accidents, war, or assaults. Symptoms include unwanted thoughts or dreams, physical responses, strong negative emotions, and loss of interest in activities. A person with […]Continue readingJune 27 is PTSD Awareness Day