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
Join us on June 21 to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. It’s an opportunity to honour the rich cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This day marks an opportunity to appreciate diverse cultures of Indigenous peoples. CMHA North Bay and District encourages our staff and service users to participate in events […]Continue readingCMHA Honours National Indigenous Peoples Day
The mental health of parents is vital for themselves and their families. Too often, parents neglect their own needs for the sake of their children. Thankfully, in recent years, there have been significant strides in addressing the mental health of mothers. There is still a lot of work to do – including bringing the mental […]Continue readingCMHA North Bay and District supports the mental health of fathers this Father’s Day
June is Seniors Month in Ontario and this year’s theme is Working for Seniors. CMHA North Bay and District is recognizing and celebrating the hard work seniors have done all their lives to make Ontario a wonderful place to live. Unfortunately, many seniors experience significant depression. It is estimated that in Ontario, 289,000 to 680,000 […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Seniors Month
CMHA North Bay and District is joined by individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQIA+) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, it’s important to recognize that these individuals […]Continue readingCelebrate Pride during June
CMHA North Bay and District recognizes May 24th as Early Psychosis and Schizophrenia Awareness Day dedicated to supporting individuals living with early psychosis and schizophrenia to reach their full potential. Schizophrenia affects approximately 20 million people around the world. Often, individuals experiencing psychosis, disorientation or hallucination can achieve remission with treatment or find ways of […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes World Schizophrenia Awareness Day