September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. It is also a day of resolve – a call to action for the whole world to join together and take action to prevent suicide. In Canada alone around 4,500 individuals a year lose their lives to suicide. In fact, suicide is the first health-related leading cause of […]Continue readingWorld Suicide Prevention Day
CMHA North Bay and District observes Prisoners’ Justice Day on August 10 to honour individuals who died unnaturally or violently while incarcerated in correctional institutions. The Ontario Chief Coroner’s Expert Panel’s report examined 186 deaths that occurred between 2014 and 2021 and were not homicides. The analysis showed that acute drug toxicity deaths accounted for […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Prisoners’ Justice Day
CMHA North Bay and District joins individuals and organizations around the world on July 24th, in celebration of International Self-Care Day. The awareness day is intended to emphasize the importance of self-care and its direct impact on staying healthy and preventing or delaying an illness. Prioritizing self-care is about self-preservation, allowing you to efficiently work […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes the importance of Self-Care
Every June 21, Canadians come together to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity to honour the rich cultures and contributions of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. There are many you can also celebrate the culture and contributions of Indigenous peoples today and beyond, including: Explore learning resources about First Nations, Inuit and […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
CMHA North Bay and District joins 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 vibrant and creative 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, it’s important to note that these […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Pride
CMHA recognizes National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day On this National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day, CMHA North Bay and District wants to bring light to these serious mental illnesses and stamp out myths and misinformation that may be associated with these conditions. Every May 24, people and organizations come together to raise […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes National Schizophrenia and Psychosis Awareness Day
Content warning: This message refers to colonial and gender-based violence. CMHA North Bay and District recognizes May 5 as the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S), also known as Red Dress Day. Today is a day to honour and remember the Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People
May 4 is International Firefighters Day, so CMHA North Bay and District is pleased to join others around the world in celebrating these brave individuals who serve the public in emergency situations. International Firefighters Day encourages communities to remember past firefighters who have died while serving or dedicated their lives to protecting the public. Likewise, […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates International Firefighters Day
CMHA North Bay and District joins individuals and organizations across the country to recognize and support National Autism Awareness Month this April. Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a wide range of conditions related to brain development. According to the World Health Organization, autism affects about one in 100 children. Characteristics of autism may […]Continue readingCMHA supports Autism Awareness Month
CMHA shines spotlight on urgent need for universal mental health care Local Mental Health Week events focus on stories, faces and voices of mental health The Canadian Mental Health Association, North Bay and District is gearing up to host a series of local events as part of the 72nd annual CMHA Mental Health Week. This […]Continue readingMental Health Week 2023 Shines a Light on Need for Universal Care