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
As a part of CMHA North Bay and District’s recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day, we had a mural commissioned for our 176 Main Street building. Created by our own Crystalynn Bos, this mural celebrates her culture and represents the beginnings of reconciliation in Canada. Please stop by to take a look at Ms. Bos’ […]Continue readingMural for Truth and Reconciliation Day at 176 Main St.
The first full week of October invites Canadians to share the realities of living with mental health issues through Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). MIAW is an annual national public education campaign coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH). The campaign aims to engage Canadians in a national conversation about […]Continue readingMental Illness Awareness Week highlights the need for timely access to mental health care
There were more than 2,800 opioid-related deaths in Ontario in 2021. To combat this crisis, CMHA North Bay and District joins individuals and organizations in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (IAOD) on August 31. IAOD aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. An overdose is a toxic amount […]Continue readingOverdose is preventable: know the signs
Two chairs promoting empathy, compassion and resiliency have found a new home at OUTLoud North Bay’s youth hub. The Canadian Mental Health Association, North Bay and District, used the turquoise Muskoka-style “listening chairs” during Mental Health Week 2022 in May to promote this year’s theme of #empathy. The chairs were set up at various community […]Continue readingCMHA North Bay and District donates #empathy chairs to OUTLoud
CMHA North Bay and District joins individuals and organizations on August 10 in commemorating Prisoners’ Justice Day, a day to honour individuals who have died unnatural or violent deaths while incarcerated in correctional institutions. In addition to showing solidarity for those who have died while incarcerated, the day also brings attention to other socioeconomic impacts […]Continue readingCMHA Recognizes Prisoner’s Justice Day
On June 14, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), [branch] joins organizations across Canada in recognizing Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This annual event aims to normalize conversations about mental health issues and reduce the stigma that often prevents men from seeking help. A 2021 survey conducted by Movember and Ipsos showed that Canadian men are […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Men’s Mental Health Awareness Day
Increasing inflation and home prices have been front and centre in the provincial election campaign. Missing in the debate is the significant economic and mental health impact of investments in “supportive housing.” Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), North Bay and District urges party leaders to consider the benefits of supportive housing whenever they speak about […]Continue readingSupportive housing investment strengthens people and the economy
Promises by all parties fail to go far enough to address the opioid crisis that has claimed at least 10,440 lives since 2016.Imagine party leaders making tour stops in places like Kapuskasing, Parry Sound, Goderich or Renfrew only to find the entire population of these communities have been wiped out. This would be the case […]Continue readingAll parties falling short on promises to solve the opioid crisis
More than one in five people say pandemic recovery is their top issue this election which is why Canadian Mental Health Association, North Bay and District urges parties to think about increased access to mental health and addictions care the same way as lowering taxes, growing the economy and building schools. People have been waiting […]Continue readingPandemic recovery includes mental health and addictions care for all Ontarians