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Nurturing connection: the true gift the holiday season brings
Dec 18th, 2023

It’s officially the holidays. The time of year that provides the opportunity to connect with family and friends (both near and far), and our communities. It’s the time of year…

CMHA welcomes the creation of 9-8-8, the three-digit suicide prevention line
Nov 30th, 2023

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…

Looking back at Act for Mental Health
Nov 15th, 2023

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…

Beyond “man up”: Talking to the men you love about mental health
Nov 15th, 2023

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…

Care after the call: Caroline knows what’s what 
Oct 25th, 2023

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…

Let the kids be who they are – without fear
Oct 16th, 2023

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) believes that every child deserves to feel proud of who they are and to embrace their true selves, no matter who they are, where…

Green Fischer Family Trust donates $1 million to support mental health care across Canada 
Oct 10th, 2023

The gift will fund the expansion of CMHA’s Recovery Colleges programming For immediate release (TORONTO, ON) – October 10, 2023 – In recognition of World Mental Health Day (October 10,…

Carlton Cards supports mental health in Canada
Oct 1st, 2023

Carlton Cards has announced their continued support for World Mental Health Month. For the third year, a portion of proceeds from every greeting card sold at participating retail partners in Canada from October…

The Canadian Mental Health Association marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Sep 25th, 2023

September 30, 2023 marks the 3rd National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the 10th anniversary of Orange Shirt Day. Orange Shirt Day began as a day of remembrance and…