Happy Holidays from CMHA Season’s greetings from everyone at CMHA, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch. Please note that our offices will be closed from noon December 24th until January 3rd. For support during the holiday season please call 1-888-893-8333. ConnexOntario is available 24/7 at 1-866-531-2600 or online at www.connexontario.ca. Wishing you all a peaceful holiday season and […]Continue readingHappy Holidays
Caregivers provide essential care to loved ones, and they need our care too. Round up your purchases at @RexallDrugstore until Dec 24, or purchase a “bubble” to show support. Funds go to CMHA to support #caregiver well-being. Continue readingRexall Supports Mental Health
With the reopening of casinos in Ontario, remember to play it safe. From debt to job and home loss, even to bankruptcy, gambling more than you can afford to lose can have serious financial consequences. Don’t get caught up in the gambler’s fallacy. Your odds don’t improve with each push of a slot machine button […]Continue readingPlan Before You Play
CMHA recognizes World Mental Health Day 2020 On October 10, CMHA Muskoka-Parry Sound will join international mental health organizations to celebrate World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is supported by the World Health Organization as an important way to raise awareness and advocate for better care for those with mental health issues worldwide. […]Continue readingWorld Mental Health Day
Now is the time for universal basic income Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) supports access to a universal basic income that aligns with four core principles: human rights, equitable access, poverty reduction and adequacy. Income security is one of the important social determinants of health. With respect to the factors that promote positive mental health, […]Continue readingUniversal Basic Income
Back to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents As students and parents prepare for back-to school-season amid a global pandemic, CMHA, Muskoka-Parry Sound is reminding everyone to keep mental health in mind during these unprecedented times. Students and parents are facing new challenges this school year due to COVID-19. Whether students […]Continue readingBack to school during COVID-19: Mental health tips for youth and parents
We’re pleased to share our 2019-2020 annual report. Services remain a key priority at our branch. Learn more about our programs by checking out the full report hereContinue reading2019-2020 Annual Report has Arrived!
New CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace (Muskoka-Parry Sound, August 2020) – As Ontario’s economy gradually re-opens during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new toolkit is now available to support employers and employees in navigating the mental health implications of returning to physical workplaces. Developed by Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), […]Continue readingNew CMHA toolkit supports employees, employers with planning psychologically-safe return to the workplace
(Toronto, June 24, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario in reaction to the death of Ejaz Choudry: “It’s sad, heartbreaking and incredibly upsetting that once again an individual experiencing distress has died after a police response to a mental health crisis call. It’s […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario responds to the death of yet another individual experiencing a crisis
There is a new virtual support group available for anyone who is interested. There is no cost for this group. It is an 8-week psycho-educational group intended for family members or individuals concerned about another’s substance use, gambling, or gaming. Please click here for details. Continue readingVirtual Support Group for Family Members and Individuals Concerned About Another’s Substance Use