New data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them May 14, 2020 – As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, CMHA, Muskoka -Parry Sound is encouraging anyone who is struggling with mental health and addictions issues at this time to reach […]Continue readingNew data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
New data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact (Toronto, May 11, 2020) – Seven out of 10 Ontarians (69 per cent) believe the province is headed for a “serious mental health crisis” as it emerges from this pandemic and nearly eight out of 10 (77 per cent) say more […]Continue readingNew data shows majority of Ontarians believe mental health crisis will follow COVID-19 impact
Help Support Mental Health in Nova Scotia A few weeks ago, a terrible tragedy took place in and around Portapique, Nova Scotia. As communities across that province deal with the aftermath of this tragedy, it’s evident that Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Nova Scotia Division has become an important resource for those needing support with […]Continue readingHelp Support Mental Health in Nova Scotia
CMHA Update on Our Services Phone and online services for people in need of mental health and addictions support. Crisis support continues to be available by phone. People in crisis are encouraged to continue to call for support. Individual and group supports are available. Referrals can still be made and intakes will still happen. In […]Continue readingCMHA Update on Our Services
CMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2020 This week, CMHA, Muskoka-Parry Sound joins organizations across the country in celebrating Canada’s almost 13 million volunteers during National Volunteer Week. The theme this year is It’s time to applaud this country’s volunteers. It encourages all Canadians to loudly and proudly cheer for Canada’s volunteers. Volunteers play a crucial […]Continue readingNational Volunteer Week 2020
Mental Health Week – May 4-10, 2020. For more information about Mental Health Week go to mentalhealthweek.ca Click Here – Fact Sheet Click Here – Social Distancing Survival Guide Click Here – 7 Ways to #GetReal about how you feel Click Here – The inside scoop of screens and your children Click Here – Listening, […]Continue readingMental Health Week – May 4-10, 2020
Happy Easter to all those who celebrate it! Hope the Easter Bunny is good to you!Continue readingHappy Easter from CMHAMPS
CMHA celebrates Caregiver Day 2020 Today, CMHA, Muskoka-Parry Sound joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating Caregiver Day. Caregiver Day is intended to honour caregivers — the millions of parents, children, siblings, spouses and friends who provide unpaid care to support someone with a diminishing physical ability, a debilitating cognitive condition or a […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Caregiver Day
NEWS RELEASE CMHA’s BounceBack key part of expanded mental health supports available to all Ontarians during COVID-19 pandemic April 6, 2020 – To help Ontarians navigating the difficult realities in the wake of COVID-19, the Ontario government has announced an expansion of online and virtual mental health supports, including Canadian Mental Health Association’s BounceBack program. […]Continue readingBounceBack Program
Tips to manage mental health during COVID-19 In the wake of COVID-19, Canadians are facing a new reality of social distancing, self-quarantining and isolation in order to protect public health and safety. These new circumstances may lead individuals with mental health concerns into heightened symptoms of anxiety and depression. In what may be a difficult […]Continue readingCOVID-19 Mental Health Tip: Practice Self Care