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With 330 community locations, CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

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CMHA welcomes the creation of 9-8-8, the three-digit suicide prevention line

Ten CMHAs join network of service providers for the national crisis line Toronto, ON (November 30, 2023) – Beginning today, people anywhere in Canada can call and text 9-8-8 if…

CMHA welcomes the creation of 9-8-8, the three-digit suicide prevention line

Looking back at Act for Mental Health

It was last November, and CMHA was out in full force in Ottawa, launching the Act for Mental Health campaign. We met with MP after MP. More than 40 in…

Looking back at Act for Mental Health

Beyond “man up”: Talking to the men you love about mental health

The air is crisp, and the moustaches are in abundance. Since 2003, the Movember movement has successfully raised awareness and money for men’s health, including mental health issues, by encouraging…

Beyond “man up”: Talking to the men you love about mental health

Care after the call: Caroline knows what’s what

When you’re a crisis line responder, every day is hard. And heartbreaking. Just ask Caroline. “You’re really staring death in the face here,” she says. “These are very dark moments…

Care after the call: Caroline knows what’s what

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Showing Up Together

When things are tough, we need to know we’re not alone. We all need someone to show up for us. Showing up isn’t always easy, but it is simple – when we show up together.

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Care after the Call

The Canadian Mental Health Association is urging the federal government to ensure that people who call the 9-8-8 crisis line receive “Care after the Call.”

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Joint Statement from Members of the Child and Youth Mental Health Sector and its Stakeholders

Youth and the dedicated workers supporting them are struggling – and the pandemic has only exacerbated this.

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The Burnout Crisis: A Call to Invest in ECE and Child and Youth Workers

A new report looking at burnout among Early Childhood Educators and youth workers.

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Mentally healthy workplaces invest in their employees

Learn how Not Myself Today can help

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Most Canadians worry COVID will never go away

New research shows chronic stress taking toll on individuals and organizations

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With 330 community locations, CMHA is a nationwide organization that promotes mental health and supports people recovering from mental illness.

What’s New

CMHA welcomes the creation of 9-8-8, the three-digit suicide prevention line

Looking back at Act for Mental Health

Beyond “man up”: Talking to the men you love about mental health

Care after the call: Caroline knows what’s what

Quick Access

Showing Up Together

Care after the Call

Joint Statement from Members of the Child and Youth Mental Health Sector and its Stakeholders

The Burnout Crisis: A Call to Invest in ECE and Child and Youth Workers

Mentally healthy workplaces invest in their employees

Most Canadians worry COVID will never go away

Your donation matters

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