On January 13, 2020, Peel Regional Police, in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Peel Dufferin, will be launching a Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT) program. This program, as seen in our neighboring policing jurisdictions, is an effective way to deal with the ever-increasing calls for service involving those persons suffering […]Continue readingPeel Regional Police launches the Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team (MCRRT)
Season’s greetings from everyone at CMHA Peel Dufferin Branch. Please note that our office will be closed on the following days: Dec 25th & Dec 26th For support during the holiday season, 24/7 mental health support can be reached through the CMHA Peel Dufferin Crisis Line at 905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222. ConnexOntario is available 24/7 at […]Continue readingHappy Holidays from CMHA
COPING WITH HOLIDAY STRESS: We all talk about stress, but we’re not always clear what it is. Stress comes from both the good and the bad things that happen to us. If we didn’t feel any stress, we wouldn’t be alive! Stress may feel overwhelming at times, but there are many strategies to help you […]Continue reading
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The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) network consists of 30 branches across the province that provide community-based clinical and social services to Ontarians living with mental health and addictions issues. CMHAs recognize that mental health is influenced by many factors including life experiences, workplace or other environments, and the social and economic conditions that shape […]Continue readingCMHA’s 30 branches concerned about negative impacts for clients if “disability” definition changes for ODSP
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario Division and Mental Health Works are calling on workplace mental health experts to submit abstracts for presentations at their 2020 workplace conference, IMPACT: A vision of change for mental health in the workplace, set for June 1-2 in Toronto. Mental Health Works – a national social enterprise led by […]Continue readingMental Health Works seeks abstracts for presentations at 2020 conference
As students prepare for exams, CMHA Ontario is reminding them to keep mental health in mind with some quick stress-management tips. Those struggling with low mood or anxiety can turn to CMHA Ontario’s free skill-building program BounceBack®: Reclaim your health to learn how to deal with stress, being overwhelmed, and more. Through BounceBack, adults and […]Continue readingExams stressing you out? We’ve got you covered
CMHA Peel Dufferin Client and Family Advisory Council (CFAC) Help Shape the Delivery of your Local Mental Health and Addictions Services As part of a commitment to placing the needs of our clients first, CMHA Peel Dufferin aim to engage and empower our community clients, families and caregivers in helping to shape the delivery of […]Continue readingVolunteer Recruitment: Client Advisors
CMHA Peel Dufferin recognizes National Addictions Awareness Week From November 25 – Dec 1, CMHA [BRANCH] will join with the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery organizations across the country to mark National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW). CMHA Peel Dufferin offers Rapid Access Addiction Clinic that provides barrier free immediate […]Continue readingNational Addictions Awareness Week 2019
CMHA recognizes the impact of supportive housing for National Housing Day Having a place to call home is key to recovery from mental health and addictions issues. That’s the message CMHA Peel Dufferin is sharing with their community on National Housing Day on November 22. With 1.7 million people in need of housing across Canada, […]Continue readingNational Housing Day – November 22, 2019
CMHA commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance CMHA Peel Dufferin joins individuals and organizations worldwide to commemorate the Trangender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. These acts of violence are due to stigma and discrimination against […]Continue readingTransgender Day of Remembrance – November 20, 2019