News and Statements

TORONTO, April 28, 2022 – While we are pleased to see that the Ontario government continues to recognize the importance of mental health care as part of its commitment to the 10-year Roadmap to Wellness, including some funding dedicated to kids, we are disappointed...

CMHO is calling on party leaders and candidates to make Ontario the top province for children and youth toaccess mental health supports. TORONTO, April 5, 2022 - Ahead of the provincial election, Children's Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) has launched the next phase of...

TORONTO March 9, 2022—With today’s announcement, we want to thank everyone, including students and education staff, for your commitment to and diligence with public health measures throughout the pandemic. We know that masking, daily screening, cohorting and...

March 9, 2022 The Board of Directors of Children’s Mental Health Ontario (CMHO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tatum Wilson as CMHO’s next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). After a comprehensive national search, the Board has selected Tatum to lead the...

Children’s Health Coalition: Maintain masking in schools for kids’ health TORONTO, February 28, 2022 – As leaders in children’s health, we know that masking is an important layer of protection to prevent COVID-19 and has prevented widespread transmission in school...

Children’s Health Coalition: Priority access of Rapid Tests required for schools and childcare settings  TORONTO, January 12, 2022 – As leaders in children’s health, we are pleased with the announcement that additional Rapid Access Tests (RATs) will be made available...

Children’s Health Coalition: Everyone has a role to play as Ontario schools return to in person learning TORONTO, January 12, 2022 – As leaders in children’s health, we support the decision to return Ontario children to in-person learning on January 17. We know the...

Children’s Health Coalition saddened by today’s school announcement TORONTO, January 3, 2022 – As leaders in children’s health, we are saddened by today’s announcement from the provincial government. We know that in person learning is essential to the mental, physical...

January 2, 2022   Dear Premier Ford: Thank you for your commitment to keeping children in schools. As you know, parents and children have faced enormous challenges through the pandemic. Omicron is adding new stresses and unknowns. Just as we work to ensure...

Children’s Health Coalition welcomes additional measures to protect health and well-being of children and youth  TORONTO, December 30, 2021 – As leaders in children’s health, we agree schools must be prioritized as essential during this 5th wave and we welcome the...