News and Statements
A welcome first step. Now we need long-term certainty: One-Year Federal Health Funding Extension Is Not Enough for Ontario’s Children and Youth
Statement from Emily Foster on behalf of Children's Mental Health Ontario, October 16, 2026 "A one-year extension of federal funding for mental health, addictions and home and community care is a first step, but it is not enough for Ontario's children, youth and...
CMHO joins the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario and Addictions and Mental Health Ontario in calling on the federal government to renew annual bilateral funding
NEWS RELEASE Ontario mental health groups warn federal funding expiry could put mental health care at risk Continued federal investment needed to sustain community mental health and addictions care across Ontario (Toronto, October 8, 2026) - The Canadian Mental Health...
CMHO Releases 2025–2026 Impact Report: Working Together for Better Care
Children’s Mental Health Ontario is pleased to share our 2025–2026 Impact Report, Working Together for Better Care. The report highlights the progress made alongside our members, youth, families, caregivers and partners over the past year, from strengthening advocacy...
CMHO Announces Emily Foster as New Chief Executive Officer
July 9, 2026 - The Board of Directors of Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Emily Foster as CMHO’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 17, 2026. Following a comprehensive search, the Board selected Emily...
CMHO Statement on Ontario Labour Disruptions and Ongoing Workforce Pressures
May 27, 2026 - Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is aware that some community child and youth mental health agencies across Ontario have had to temporarily pause services or suspend new intakes due to labour disruptions and ongoing workforce pressures. We...
Join CMHO in Recognizing Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 (May 4–10) and National Child and Youth Mental Health Day (May 7)
[Toronto, ON] — This Children’s Mental Health Week (CMHW), Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is proud to join its members in recognizing the critical role that connection plays in shaping the mental health and well-being of children and youth across Ontario....
Announcement from the CMHO Board of Directors
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO), we would like to share the news that our Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tatum Wilson, will be resigning effective January 12, 2026, to take on a new leadership opportunity as the CEO of...
Statement from Children’s Mental Health Ontario on the 2025 Ontario Budget
[Toronto, ON – May 15, 2025] – Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) welcomes the Government of Ontario’s continued investment in community-based child and youth mental health services in the 2025 provincial budget. We are encouraged to see a 4% base funding...
Ontario mental health and addictions organizations respond to Throne speech
(Toronto, April 15, 2025) – In response to today’s Throne Speech, Ontario’s community mental health and addiction organizations are emphasizing that building a stronger, more resilient province will depend on meaningful long-term investment in mental health and...
Children’s Mental Health Ontario Urges Immediate Implementation of the Recommendations from the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario’s Report on Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health Program
March 31, 2025 – Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) welcomes the independent audit from the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario (Auditor General) on community-based child and youth mental health programs. We are pleased to see that the Ministry of Health has...