Ontario.cmha.ca

About CMHA Ontario

WEBFounded in 1952, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario, is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to making mental health possible for all. CMHA …

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PROVINCIAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS

WEBHope for Wellness Help Line: 1-855-242-3310. Offers immediate mental health counselling and crisis intervention to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. Phone and chat …

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Connection Between Mental and Physical Health

WEBThe World Health Organization (WHO) defines: health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The …

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Family and Caregiver Support

WEBIN CRISIS? If you’re thinking about suicide, 9-8-8 is here to help. Call or text 9-8-8 toll-free, anytime. Need help? Call ConnexOntario at 1-866-531-2600 or find your local CMHA …

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Child and Youth Mental Health: Signs and Symptoms

WEBdrinking a lot and/or using drugs. not doing the things he or she used to enjoy. worrying constantly. experiencing frequent mood swings. not concerned with his or her …

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Provincial Programs

WEBMood Walks. Mood Walks is a province-wide initiative that promotes physical activity in nature, or “green exercise,” as a way to improve both physical and mental health. Led …

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Social Determinants of Health

WEBWhen it comes to mental health, three social determinants are particularly significant: freedom from discrimination and violence. social inclusion. access to economic …

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Substance use and addiction

WEBSubstance use and addiction can be understood as being on a spectrum, as seen in the model below. Often the symptoms of problematic substance use and addiction can be …

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Recommendations for Preventing and Managing Co-Existing …

WEBPreventing and managing chronic physical conditions in people with serious mental illnesses. There are a number of factors that contribute to the development of chronic …

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Poverty and Mental Illness

WEBPeople with mental illness often live in chronic poverty. Conversely, poverty can be a significant risk factor for poor physical and mental health. The relationship between …

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Mental Illnesses in the Workplace

WEBMental illnesses can also have a big effect on relationships. People who experience a mental illness may withdraw from others, act in unexpected ways, take a lot of time off, …

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Housing and Mental Health

WEBHousing with Supports. Ontario’s capacity for community-based mental health supports within housing is estimated at 12,137 units. Ontario provides support within housing …

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Our Vision, Mission and Values

WEBOur Values. Self-Determination. We support an individual’s involvement in decisions that affect their life. Diversity. We value diverse perspectives and the lived experience that all …

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Residential Treatment for Children and Youth

WEBResidential treatment is the most intensive form of treatment for children and youth. Some children and youth can receive mental health support and treatment while still living at …

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Ontario’s child and youth mental health action plan, “Moving on …

WEBNovember 29, 2012. The provincial government has released an action plan to build on Ontario’s Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, focusing its first …

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