On November 22, CMHA Hamilton joins communities and organizations across the country to mark National Housing Day and recognize the challenges faced by many people in finding a place to call home. National Housing Day calls on the need for safe and affordable housing for all Canadians. Across the country, 1.7 million people are in […]Continue readingNational Housing Day recognizes the importance of safe and affordable housing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Over half of Canadians consider anxiety and depression ‘epidemic’ The Canadian Mental Health Association calls for new legislation to bring mental health into balance with physical health. TORONTO (ONTARIO) September 17, 2018 – Over half of Canadians (53%) consider anxiety and depression to be ‘epidemic’ in Canada, with that perception spiking amongst younger […]Continue readingMental Health in the Balance: Ending the Health Care Disparity in Canada
Are you a new mom? Just starting post-secondary school? Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction? Recently lost your job? Going through a divorce? Dealing with chronic pain or a chronic illness? Suffering from the loss of a loved one? This list goes on and on of the types of situations people find themselves in that […]Continue readingFree provincial program now available to help manage depression and anxiety
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Hamilton is warning residents of an individual going door-to-door seeking unauthorized donations. The Branch has received reports that individuals have visited at least one Hamilton mountain neighbourhood, falsely identifying themselves as affiliated with CMHA and then asking for contributions as well as credit card or banking information. “CMHA Hamilton […]Continue readingCMHA Hamilton warns residents of fraudulent donor solicitation