On March 1, CMHA Hamilton joins organizations across Ontario in recognizing Black Mental Health Day. This annual event aims to recognize the ongoing impact on mental health that results from staying silent on issues of anti-Black racism in public services and raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities across Ontario. Per […]Continue readingCMHA recognizes Black Mental Health Day
CMHA Hamilton will recognize the valuable contributions and expertise of Ontario social workers. Social Work Week annually celebrates the profession and the valuable work of approximately 18,000 registered Ontario social workers. This week, we will celebrate alongside the Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) and our branch staff. This year’s theme is “You Are Not […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Social Work Week 2021 From March 1-7
Mental Health in the Workplace – Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 9:00 – 10:00 am EST We know that the workplace is an essential part of many people’s lives in order to maintain a state of positive mental health. Although it provides so many of us with a sense of fulfillment, it can also be a […]Continue readingFree Mental Health Webinars
It’s Client Satisfaction Survey Time Each year the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Hamilton Branch asks their registered clients to complete a brief, anonymous, and confidential survey to provide their feedback on the program and services provided to them. Not only do survey results let us know how we are doing as a community mental […]Continue readingWe’d love to hear from you!
On February 9, CMHA joins educators, industry professionals and the community worldwide in acknowledging Safer Internet Day, which aims to create both a safer and a better internet, where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. When it comes to new technologies, one of the biggest concerns with regards to mental […]Continue readingResource on using social media to benefit your mental health
With Hamilton’s housing and opioid crises brought further to light through the pandemic, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Hamilton Branch has stepped up to provide supports to homeless individuals across the city. In July 2020, the CMHA Street Team was launched. Despite already-stretched resources, CMHA Hamilton deployed one registered nurse and four peer support workers […]Continue readingCMHA Street Team provides flexible, intensive supports to homeless individuals during COVID-19
CMHA Hamilton joins Canadians across the country to honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present, for Black History Month in February. While Black History Month is a time to learn about the many important contributions of African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians to the settlement, growth and development of Canada, it’s important to note […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates Black History Month
Move to improve your mental health Before we talk about how to improve your mental health, let’s make sure we agree on what we’re talking about. At the Canadian Mental Health Association, we notice that people use the terms “mental health” and “mental illness” interchangeably, but really, they mean different things. Mental illnesses are disturbances […]Continue readingMove for your mood
As a result of the pandemic’s increased stress and anxiety for health care professionals and educators, a new health care worker skill-building support program was designed. It was developed to have an option outside of hospital/school where front-line workers could receive support and take time to focus on their own wellness while continuing to function in a […]Continue readingHealth care worker skill-building support
A new report by Ontario’s leading experts on housing, justice, and mental health and addictions has outlined how existing supportive housing could more effectively meet the needs of justice-involved individuals and reduce strain on the health and justice systems. The Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (P-HSJCC)’s Housing and justice report: Improving supportive housing for […]Continue readingProvincial HSJCC Housing and Justice Report