The Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin is devastated over the events that took place Saturday, June 20th in Malton. Ejaz Ahmed Choudry sadly lost his life at a time when what he desperately needed was help and compassion. Given the work CMHA does to support individuals along their mental health journey, this outcome is difficult to bear. This comes just after the tragic loss of D’Andre […]Continue readingStatement from Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin
(Toronto, June 24, 2020) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario in reaction to the death of Ejaz Choudry: “It’s sad, heartbreaking and incredibly upsetting that once again an individual experiencing distress has died after a police response to a mental health crisis call. It’s frustrating […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario responds to the death of yet another individual experiencing a crisis
These last few weeks have been very heavy on all our hearts. The horror of anti-Black racism has brought to the forefront centuries of race-based abuse and death inflicted against Black neighbours, friends, and fellow citizens. It is clear that anti-Black racism must be eradicated. As an agency dedicated to better mental health, we have […]Continue readingStatement from CMHA Peel Dufferin: These last few weeks have been very heavy on all our hearts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ryerson University and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst partner with CMHA Peel Dufferin to support food security for local families and raise awareness of mental health supports during COVID-19 Members of the Ryerson community in Brampton will take part in the Ride Don’t Hide Fundraiser to raise funds for mental health supports during COVID-19 […]Continue readingRyerson University and Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst partner with CMHA Peel Dufferin to support food security for local families and raise awareness of mental health supports during COVID-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CMHA’s largest annual fundraiser for mental health goes virtual The Ride Don’t Hide, Virtually campaign encourages people to ride, walk, run, hike, do yoga, dance, meditate, or take part in any activity that will support mental and physical health Brampton: May 25, 2020: The Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin’s seventh annual […]Continue readingCMHA’s largest annual fundraiser for mental health goes virtual
(Brampton, May 14, 2020) – As more details emerge about the psychological impact of COVID-19, CMHA Peel Dufferin is encouraging anyone who is struggling with mental health and addictions issues at this time to reach out and seek help. The call comes as new provincial data this week showed that far fewer people with a […]Continue readingNew data says fewer Ontarians are seeking mental health supports during COVID-19, but services are helping those who use them
The COVID-19 pandemic means that we can’t be together this year for Ride Don’t Hide. But you are not alone. Ride Don’t Hide is going virtual for 2020. Because everyone deserves to feel well, now more than ever. In a time of unprecedented uncertainty, stress, anxiety and physical distancing, we all need connection to and […]Continue readingRide Don’t Hide, Virtually
Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin is excited to share our new live webcast starting Monday, May 11th and running to Friday, June 5th! Weekday Wellness will happen every weekday at 10am, covering mental health topics with a different theme each day. We hope this broadcast will offer a daily source of information, connection and […]Continue readingCMHA Peel Dufferin offers Weekday Wellness Live Broadcasts from May 11th to June 5th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ontarians feel anxious and crave real connection, but say they’re doing “fine” For Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times Brampton, Ontario: May 4, 2020 – Most Ontarians rely on shortcuts to describe their emotional state—even during […]Continue readingFor Mental Health Week, the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin promotes social connection to protect mental health in these difficult times
Community members and clients looking for mental health and addictions support can call: For Services at 905-451-2123 or 1-877-451-2123 (8am to 8pm Monday to Friday) For Crisis at the 24.7 Crisis Support Peel Dufferin line at 905-278-9036 or 1-888-811-2222 (Caledon & Dufferin) (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) A team of mental health […]Continue readingCall CMHA Peel Dufferin to get immediate access to a mental health worker