CMHA Toronto
700 Lawrence Ave West #480 M6A3B4 Toronto, ON, Canada

March 1-7 is #SocialWorkWeek2021! Ontario social workers provide counselling, help strengthen coping skills and find needed resources. Join us in celebrating the 18,000+ social workers in Ontario with Ontario Association of Social Workers. #YouAreNotAlone http://ow.ly/OIFX50DO9YE

Today is #BlackMentalHealthDay. This annual event aims to recognize the ongoing impact on #MentalHealth that results from staying silent on issues of anti-Black racism in public services and raise awareness of the specific mental health needs of Black communities across Ontario: http://ow.ly/vXIz50DMHMG

The absence of culturally appropriate services and resources that specifically target Black communities within Canada, result in many people struggling alone and in silence. Learn more about issues affecting black mental health: http://ow.ly/8fP650DJSEJ #BlackHistoryMonth

Bullying can result in mental health issues including anxiety, low self-esteem, or depression. Today we wear pink to remind everyone to be kind and lift each other up: http://ow.ly/xysV50DIR7K #PinkShirtDay

Serving as CMHA Toronto’s executive director for 41 years, Steve Lurie shares his experience in the community mental health sector and how we can continue to build a safe and effective mental health care system for all: https://bit.ly/3qxayaU

Do you start to feel tired and lazy after lunchtime? Follow these tips for beating the afternoon energy slump!

Do you think you have #COVID19 symptoms or may have been in contact with someone with COVID-19? Come get tested! CMHA Toronto is participating with Black Creek Community Health Centre to conduct pop-up testing tomorrow, December 28th. It’s free and no appointment is required.

This year marks the 65th annual year of Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario's (CMHA) Holiday gift Gift Program, and after spending most of this year in ...lockdown or isolation, acts of kindness are more impactful than ever! Share a powerful act of kindness through the CMHA Holiday Gift Program - click the link below to find out how. https://www.globalheroes.com/a-gift-that-warms-the-heart-c/

Happy Holidays from CMHA Toronto! Please note our offices will be closed from December 24th at 12:30 pm and will reopen on January 4th at 8:30 am. For #MentalHealth support, please contact Distress Centres of Greater Toronto available 24/7 at 416-408-4357 or visit http://ow.ly/bBe150CTAZU for additional resources. Wishing you all a peaceful holiday season and happy new year.

DYMON Storage launched the DYMON Million Masks initiative to donate one million commercial grade KN95 face masks to charities and community groups across the GTA to combat the spread of COVID-19. As a recipient of their one millionth mask donation, we are humbled by their generosity as they graciously donated 15,000 face masks to CMHA Toronto! We were fortunate to have Michael Tibollo join us to learn about our staff's important work to continue keeping safe options availab...le to support individuals in need of mental health care during these unprecedented times. Despite how difficult this pandemic has been on everyone, we are thankful to everyone at DYMON Storage for your thoughtfulness and for helping us ensure our staff, service users, and their families remain safe and protected.

The province made the right decision today to take the extraordinary measure of tightening public health restrictions. But, we know in doing so, the mental health of Ontarians will be impacted, particularly at this special time of year. CMHA Toronto supports the following statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, CMHA Ontario Division, in response to the provincial government’s announcement today regarding additional COVID-19 public health measures: http://bit.ly/3nEQmCD

The loss of social connection and increased stress due to COVID-19 makes it especially hard for those struggling with substance use disorder. Learn more: http://ow.ly/73Bd50CuQyC

Do you think you have COVID-19 symptoms or may have been in contact with someone with #COVID19? Come get tested! CMHA Toronto is participating with Black Creek Community Health Centre to conduct pop-up testing tomorrow, November 24th from 3pm to 7pm at Oakdale Community Centre. It’s free and no appointment is required.

November 23 27 is National Addictions Awareness Week. Addiction isn’t a choice. It’s a complex health condition. Take time this week to learn more about substance use and addictions: http://ow.ly/vC5t50Cnw5q #NAAW #ChangeBeginsWithMe

Created by twentytwenty arts, Life on the Line is a public art project utilizing art to raise awareness and funds for CMHA Toronto. TEN ARTWORKS relating to mental health by TEN DIFFERENT ARTISTS will be exhibited across 200 posters and 375 subway platform screens on the TTC Subway from November 16th, 2020 - January 16th, 2021. During the first launch of the campaign in 2018, proceeds were graciously donated to support our Holiday Gift Program. We are thrilled that the second iteration of the campaign is supporting our Family Outreach and Response (FOR) Program a recovery-oriented program providing support to families and friends whose loved ones are struggling with mental health issues. To support CMHA Toronto’s FOR Program and view the artwork available for purchase, please visit: www.twentytwentyarts.com.

Today is National Housing Day. There is no health without #MentalHealth and there is no mental health without #housing. For National Housing Day, we call for safe and affordable housing for all. Learn about CMHA Toronto’s Housing Services: https://toronto.cmha.ca/our-services/

Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. CMHA Toronto stands with others in remembering those whose lives have been lost, whose families and loved ones have been hurt, and those who advocate for a safer path ahead: http://ow.ly/GoYs50CnpYr #TDOR2020

Today is the Festival of Lights for many in our community. Wishing all who celebrate a happy and bright Diwali!

Caregivers provide essential care to loved ones, and they need our care too. Round up your purchases at Rexall Drugstore until Dec 24, or purchase a bubble to show support. Funds go to CMHA National / ACSM National to support #caregiver well-being.

Today we remember the sacrifices of men and women who gave their lives for Canada. Lest we forget. #RemembranceDay