(May 20, 2021)- New information released by The Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN), the Office of the Chief Coroner for Ontario/Ontario Forensic Pathology Service and Public Health Ontario shows that 2020 was the most tragic year on record in opioid-related deaths, with 249 deaths reported in December 2020 alone. There were 2,426 opioid-related deaths […]Continue readingOpioid-related deaths at all-time high
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Bounce back from worry and stress with free life-skills program
(May 11, 2021)- The latest provincial and national surveys have made it clear that the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs. The rates of stress, anxiety and depression in the province are worse than ever. If you are struggling and looking for support, CMHA’s BounceBack program remains an […]Continue readingBounce back from worry and stress with free life-skills program
How are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
CMHA and UBC release data on emotional impact of the pandemic for Mental Health Week Toronto, ON and Vancouver, BC (May 3, 2021) – The pandemic is taking an emotional toll on people in Canada, as 77% of adults report feeling so-called negative emotions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The five most common […]Continue readingHow are we feeling? Canadians are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and sad
Darkness Into Light- May 8th Event
You are invited to participate in an international event to benefit CMHA Niagara, on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Darkness Into Light is an international event, organized by Pieta (Ireland) staff and volunteers, and has become a global movement with 200,000 participants annually — helping to shine a light to those impacted by suicide & raising […]Continue readingDarkness Into Light- May 8th Event
Free Virtual Classrooms
CMHA Niagara Celebrates Mental Health Week with Free Virtual Classes (April 22, 2021) – The toll that the Covid-19 pandemic has taken on our emotional and mental wellbeing has been extraordinary. In an effort to brighten the outlook, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Niagara is excited to present a lineup of free virtual classrooms to […]Continue readingFree Virtual Classrooms
Performance On Point Showcasing Student Talent for CMHA Niagara
Performance On Point (POP), a singing & acting coaching program located in St. Catharines, Ontario is hosting four FREE and unique virtual talent showcases to benefit CMHA Niagara. Creator of POP, Tenja Hagenberg, is an active performer with years of training and is committed to helping people realize their full potential as singers, actors, and […]Continue readingPerformance On Point Showcasing Student Talent for CMHA Niagara
CMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2021
The power of people working together can bring about monumental changes. That’s why CMHA Niagara joins organizations across the country this week in celebrating National Volunteer Week. The theme this year, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the acts of kindness by millions of individuals and the magic that happens when […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Volunteer Week 2021
Get Ready to #GetReal about how you feel
(April 14, 2021)- This CMHA Mental Health Week (celebrated the first full week of May), we’re diving into how we feel. It’s hard to deal with our emotions when we don’t know what we’re feeling. You may have been taught to push your bad feelings away, but research shows that understanding and naming our […]Continue readingGet Ready to #GetReal about how you feel
Tips to manage mental health during stay-at-home period
With news of the Province’s current stay-at-home order, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Niagara reminds people that they can take some simple and basic steps to help them manage their mental health during these challenging times. It’s normal to feel anxious. Try not to avoid, ignore or suppress anxious thoughts. Instead, be aware of your […]Continue readingTips to manage mental health during stay-at-home period
CMHA celebrates National Caregiver Day
Today, April 6, 2021 CMHA Niagara joins individuals and organizations across the country in celebrating National Caregiver Day. National Caregiver Day is intended to honour caregivers — the millions of parents, children, a diminishing physical ability, a debilitating cognitive condition or a chronic life-limiting illness. CMHA Ontario and branches around the province also provide programs […]Continue readingCMHA celebrates National Caregiver Day