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Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Organizations Sound the Alarm on Alcohol Announcement
Toronto, December 14, 2023 – Community mental health and addictions organizations are expressing concern over the alcohol retail sales expansion, noting that the announcement will contribute to an increase in public health harms. The concerns come as the Ontario government has announced increased access to alcohol by allowing sales in corner stores, gas stations, and grocery stores, as well as...
CMHO Stands in Solidarity with Gender Diverse, Trans, and Queer Children and Youth – There is No Space for Hate
September 19, 2023 Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) and our member child and youth mental health centres across the province add our voice to show support for the human rights and well-being of gender diverse, trans, and queer children and youth. This week, many child and youth mental health centres will be joining Ontarians across the province to stand together in counter protest and...
Tatum Wilson, CEO, Children’s Mental Health Ontario, issued the following statement in response to Ontario Government announcement of $330 million annual boost in pediatric health services investments
July 19, 2023 – Children’s Mental Health Ontario thanks the Ontario Government for its continued investments to address the backlog to access pediatric health services, including child and youth mental health and addiction care. The mental health of children and youth significantly deteriorated during the pandemic, especially for kids with pre-existing serious and complex mental health...
Pediatric Health Leaders Applaud Historic Expansion of Children’s Health Care
July 19, 2023 (OTTAWA, Ontario) – Today, the Ontario Government Made Kids Count with a historic investment of $330 million to expand children’s health care across the province. This investment will allow children’s hospitals and community-based providers across the province to expand services and reduce wait times for essential children’s health care services, including surgeries, procedures,...
Children’s Mental Health Week 2023
The first week of May (May 1 – 7) is a time for communities, families and friends to come together to mark Children’s Mental Health Week. Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) and our members are encouraging Ontarians to take some time this week to recognize the importance of mental health and that many children and their families are struggling. This year’s theme, as lead by the Canadian...
New resource to enhance service providers’ understanding of postvention work
The impact of suicide can extend beyond friends and family to classmates, colleagues, and the community at large. While each situation is unique, it is estimated that for each loss by suicide approximately 15 to 30 people are deeply impacted. For children and youth, this may be the first loss that they have experienced, making it particularly shocking and impactful. A Canadian study found that...
Ontario Budget demonstrates a strong commitment to mental health and addiction: statement by Children’s Mental Health Ontario CEO, Tatum Wilson
TORONTO, March 23, 2023 -- "We are pleased that today’s budget commits significant new funding to mental health and addictions. These investments are critical to begin to stabilize community child and youth mental health and address the growing demand for mental health care services in Ontario. The new investments of $425 million into mental health and addictions, as well as the commitment to...
Black Mental Health Week 2023
Black Mental Health Week is a yearly event focused on amplifying Black voices and raising awareness about the historical and ongoing impact that systemic, anti-Black racism has on the mental health and wellness of Black communities. This year’s partners, TAIBU Community Health Centre, Tropicana Community Services and Strides Toronto are hosting Black Mental Health Week events that will take...
Kids Can’t Wait: Vicki’s Story
Ontario is facing a kids’ mental health crisis. To raise awareness, we are sharing stories from families who are a part of our Parents for Children’s Mental Health peer support chapters. These are real parents, real children – and real issues. Our kids can’t wait anymore for mental health care. Families should be able to access kids’ mental health treatments wherever they are, when they need it....
Kids Can’t Wait: Sarah’s Story
Ontario is facing a kids' mental health crisis. To raise awareness, we are sharing stories from families who are a part of our Parents for Children's Mental Health peer support chapters. These are real parents, real children - and real issues. Our kids can't wait anymore for mental health care. Families should be able to access kids' mental health treatments wherever they are, when they need it....