On July 20, 2020, CMHA Peel Dufferin sent information in an email about our crisis services which mistakenly contained personal health information. This personal health information is about clients who used our mobile crisis services from January 13th, 2020 to June 30th, 2020. The information was shared with the Region of Peel for circulation to […]Continue readingInformation breach at CMHA Peel Dufferin
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This page will be updated as information evolves. COVID-19 Updates Mental health and addictions support is identified as an essential service, permitting community organizations to remain open and continue to provide support throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. During these unique times, the need for mental health and addictions support has been rising in our communities. CMHA […]Continue readingCall CMHA Peel Dufferin to get immediate access to a mental health worker
Coping with Holiday Stress
For those coping with mental health issues, the holidays can represent a daunting, overwhelming challenge every year. That’s why CMHA Peel Dufferin offers support and information to people affected by mental health issues – so no one needs to feel alone in their struggle. We often talk about stress, but we’re not always clear about […]Continue readingCoping with Holiday Stress
New Community Response Team: A pandemic response
Like other mental health and addictions service providers, CMHA Peel Dufferin has found new and innovative ways to overcome challenges created by the pandemic while maintaining high-quality service to its clients. CMHA Peel Dufferin’s new adaptive Community Response Team (CRT) is but one example. The CRT was developed to be flexible and responsive to meet […]Continue readingNew Community Response Team: A pandemic response
Despair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on
For immediate release Despair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on New nationwide survey finds Ontarians’ mental health eroding Brampton, ON (December 3, 2020) – The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts and hopelessness in the Ontario population. This, according to […]Continue readingDespair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is now expanding its BounceBack® program across Canada with support from Bell Let’s Talk
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is now expanding its BounceBack® program across Canada with support from Bell Let’s Talk. BounceBack is a free, guided self-help program that helps adults and youth 15+ learn to manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Through telephone coaching and skill-building workbooks, participants can learn […]Continue readingThe Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is now expanding its BounceBack® program across Canada with support from Bell Let’s Talk