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CTV News
4 days ago
- CTV News
Ministry of Labour charges CMHA following 2023 stabbing at Sudbury shelter
Ontario's Ministry of Labour has charged the CMHA in Sudbury in connection with a triple stabbing at its offices downtown in 2023.
CBC
09-06-2025
- Health
- CBC
Homelessness and addiction hubs in Sault Ste. Marie and Sudbury face delays opening
Social Sharing Treatment (HART) hubs in northeastern Ontario are still waiting for final approvals from the province to start operating. On the eve of the provincial election, Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones announced 19 new HART hubs would be operational by April 1. The hubs would provide access to recovery and treatment systems for people struggling with addictions and mental health issues, but would not provide any safe drug consumption services. Lisa Case is the CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Algoma, which was chosen to run the HART hub in Sault Ste. Marie. She said the organization has submitted its budget with the province for the planned hub. Ontario's Ministry of Health and Ontario Health have reviewed that submission, Case said, but now she's waiting for additional feedback. "We have received updated terms and conditions related to that funding that we're reviewing with our partners and responding with some additional questions, but we're still in that holding pattern right now," Case said. She said the province has allocated CMHA Algoma a budget of $6.31 million annually over three years to run its HART hub. Case added the services are especially needed in northern Ontario. "We've been hit harder across the north in spite of the creativity that we've used as community partners and the interventions we're able to provide," she said. "We're seeing just the volumes of individuals seeking help and then often the distance to get help." The City of Greater Sudbury will run a HART Hub in collaboration with the Health Sciences North hospital. The city says it's still finalizing logistical details but should have more concrete information to share by next week. Ema Popovic, a spokesperson for Ontario's health minister, said in an email to CBC News that nine HART hubs in the province that were previously supervised drug consumption sites opened on April 1. That includes the NorWest Community Health Centre in Thunder Bay.
CTV News
09-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Run for Women brings out hundreds in support of mental health
Hundreds of Winnipeggers took to the streets Sunday morning to run in support of women's mental health. Shoppers Drug Mart Run for Women, the largest run and walk event dedicated to women's mental heath in the country, is held in multiple cities each year to raise funds and awareness. This was the second year that the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Manitoba and Winnipeg served as the charity partner, a non-profit organization promoting mental health and supporting recovery from mental illness. 'The funds going to women's mental health is so necessary here in Manitoba,' said Stephen Sutherland, fund development manager at CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg. 'It just really, really excites us, but also gives us that hope, that with everything that we do collectively together, we're not only bringing the awareness for women's mental health, but we're providing access, and those funds are really, really critical for that.' Sutherland said that 1,327 people registered with the Winnipeg run, about 400 more than last year, with participants opting for a five- or 10-kilometre route near the Norwood Community Centre. Over $36,200 has been raised for CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg as of Sunday afternoon, according to the event's website. Funds were also raised for wildfire evacuees, with leftover drinks for the runners being donated to evacuees and firefighters. According to the Run for Women's website, women experience depression and anxiety twice as often as men and have a higher likelihood to face barriers to service. The run has raised over $23 million nationwide for local programs since 2013. Donations can be made online.
CTV News
31-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
‘For the Love of Kate': Runway ride shines light on mental health in memory of Londoner
Kate Harris is seen in this undated photo (Source: For The Love of Kate I Ride) Warning: This article contains mentions of suicide. Take care when reading. The first ever 'Ride the Runway for Mental Health' event was held at London International Airport in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). The family-friendly event was put together by Doug Harris and his family in honour of his late daughter Kate, who died by suicide after struggling with mental health for years. 'My daughter Kate was a beautiful, bubbly, 32-year-old member of the Canadian Armed Forces stationed in Halifax. On the surface, nobody would have imagined that she was suffering internally with mental health issues,' said Kate's father, Doug Harris. 053125_For The Love of Kate I Ride the runway London airport Classic cars on display at the Ride the Runway event at London International Airport, May 31, 2025 (Reta Ismail/CTV News London) Dozens of people gathered to take part, by riding their bikes, walking, or running around a section of the runway at the London International Airport near the Jet Aircraft Museum. Several classic cars were also showcased on the runway. 'Events like this are so important, because in addition to the money raised, it also spreads more awareness of the types of help that are available to people,' said Kelly Morgan, Events Manager & Communications at CMHA. Since her passing in 2016, Kate's family has been active in spreading awareness and raising funds for mental health. In 2019, Kate's father Doug cycled over 2,200 kms from London, Ontario (Kate's birthplace) to Halifax, NS (where Kate lived and died), raising over $25,000 in support of London Ontario's St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation. 'We didn't want her death to be in vain, we wanted to help other people. She helped other people, she just couldn't get the help herself,' said Brenda Harris. 053125_For The Love of Kate I Ride the runway London airport A poster for 'Ride the Runway' in London Ont., May 31, 2025 (Source: For The Love of Kate I Ride) Kate's brother, Will Harris says it's important to shine a light on mental health and end the stigma. 'My sister and I were very close. And, we had spoken at length when she was still around about her struggles, which, by her own words, started when she was about age seven,' continued Will. 'To to be here with family and friends in the community in support of, raising some money for the, well, it's the very least that we can do to honor her memory.' Learn more and donate here: For The Love of Kate I Ride 053125_For The Love of Kate I Ride the runway London airport Classic cars on display at the Ride the Runway event at London International Airport, May 31, 2025 (Reta Ismail/CTV News London) If you or someone you know is in crisis, here are some resources that are available. Canada Suicide Prevention Helpline (1-833-456-4566) Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (1 800 463-2338) Crisis Services Canada (1-833-456-4566 or text 45645) Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) If you need immediate assistance call 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
Cision Canada
27-05-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
CMHA National launches flexible mental health training for managers, ready for your LMS
TORONTO, May 27, 2025 /CNW/ - To meet the growing need for mental health training in workplaces, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), National, has launched a first-of-its-kind offering: Not Myself Today ® for Managers — a fully LMS-compatible eLearning series designed to integrate directly into an organization's existing Learning Management System (LMS). This innovative model makes it easier for employers to implement mental health training, track and report on progress, and ensure consistency across their leadership teams. "What makes this different from our standard Not Myself Today ® program is the delivery model," says Katharine Coons, National Associate Director, Workplace Mental Health, CMHA National. "By bringing the training directly into an employer's LMS, we're making mental health learning more accessible and measurable by embedding it into everyday learning." With 3 in 5 employees experiencing work-related stress, there comes a cost when mental health at work is ignored. In fact, research shows that manager mental health training directly improves employee experience, well-being, and psychological safety. By providing mental health training to managers, organizations show a 28% reduction in work-related sick leave, 27% decrease in mental health disability duration, 20% reduction in related costs, and overall higher retention, productivity, and engagement. "The data shows that employees thrive when their managers demonstrate psychological safety, empathy, and confidence in navigating mental health topics," says Coons. "Training managers through a consistent, LMS-integrated experience ensures those leadership qualities are fostered at scale — and that no one gets left behind." Not Myself Today ® for Managers includes more than four hours of interactive, evidence-informed content, spread across five on-demand and self-paced courses, all designed to equip managers with the skills and confidence to support mental health at work. Topics include: Mental Health 101 Stress Management & Resilience Building Managing Workloads & Preventing Burnout Supporting Employee Mental Health Fostering a Positive Work Culture Features and benefits include: Interactive video simulations of real-life conversations Expert interviews and animated explainers Click-to-reveal interactions and knowledge checks Automated progress tracking and reporting A Mental Health Leadership Certificate upon completion And more Not Myself Today ® is an evidence-based mental health initiative by the Canadian Mental Health Association that has helped organizations of all sizes across Canada build healthier workplaces. Whether LMS-enabled or not, organizations can preview the Not Myself Today ® training through a short demo. To book a session with a CMHA representative, visit About the Canadian Mental Health Association Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health federation in Canada. Through a presence in more than 330 communities across every province and the Yukon, CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive. For more information, please visit About Not Myself Today ® Not Myself Today ® is a social enterprise of the Canadian Mental Health Association, National. The program provides helpful tips, learning modules and other resources for employees to help improve their mental health at work. The platform helps to build an open and supportive workplace by cultivating meaningful conversations and deeper understanding about mental health and wellness in the workplace. For more information, visit SOURCE Canadian Mental Health Association
