by Taryn Welch | Mar 4, 2021 | News
Toronto, ON, March 4, 2021: The recent and abrupt closures by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) earlier this week of 26 Ontario Youth Justice Centres has an enormous impact on youth with serious mental health issues. “This unilateral...
by Jessica Behnke | Feb 4, 2021 | News
CMHO is seeking to work with government to develop solutions to help children with concurrent autism and mental health issues that require intensive supports. We are concerned the February 3rd announcement does not include a plan for these kids and families with the...
by Taryn Welch | Jan 25, 2021 | News
A version of this article originally appeared in the Toronto Sun. As leaders in children’s health services, we acknowledge the complexity of the current situation: our province is facing high rates of COVID-19 spreading in our communities—including among children....
by Karen Leiva | Dec 17, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Emergency pandemic mental health investment by the Government of Ontario will address critical child and youth mental health needs Toronto, ON, December 17, 2020: Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is pleased that the Government of Ontario, Minister of Health,...
by Karen Leiva | Nov 20, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Our Children Are Not Okay: Health care leaders in Ontario issue warning and express deep concern about new COVID-19 modelling data TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2020 (National Child Day)– Ontario’s leading children’s health-care providers today issue a stern warning and express...
by Karen Leiva | Nov 5, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Government of Ontario ignores crisis of child and youth mental health in today’s response to COVID-19 2020-21 Budget Toronto, ON, November 5, 2020: Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is disappointed by today’s Government of Ontario budget which ignores the crisis...
