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2018 Global Trends in Giving
The 2018 Global Trends in Giving Survey is now live and available in five languages – العَرَبِيَّة, English, français, português, and español. The survey will be live through June 30 and the results will be released on September 17 in the second edition of the Global Trends in Giving Report. This year we expanded our partnerships to […]Continue reading2018 Global Trends in Giving
Mental health group cautiously endorses Grit resolution
View original article here: http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1564236-mental-health-group-cautiously-endorses-grit-resolution Mental health group cautiously endorses Grit resolution John McPhee, Chronicle Herald The provincial mental health association is cautiously welcoming a Liberal party resolution that calls for consistent Medicare coverage of mental health services and “community-based” care. “We’re quite excited and supportive of the resolution with one caveat . . . that […]Continue readingMental health group cautiously endorses Grit resolution
CMHA Policy Statement on Opioids
Canada must treat opioid use as a health issue, not a criminal matter. The Canadian Mental Health Association calls for care not corrections to relieve opioid crisis TORONTO (ONTARIO) April 17, 2018 – According to a new national policy paper released today by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), decriminalization is key to solving the opioid […]Continue readingCMHA Policy Statement on Opioids
Proclamation Recognizing CMHA’s 100th Anniversary from NS Premier
The Premier of Nova Scotia signed a proclamation recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Mental Health Association in Nova Scotia. Executive Director Pamela Magee and Board Chair Tanya White attending the signing. Left to right: Pamela Magee, CMHA NS Executive Director, Hon. Stephen McNeil, Premier of Nova Scotia, Tanya White, CMHA NS Board Chair.Continue readingProclamation Recognizing CMHA’s 100th Anniversary from NS Premier
OPINION: Patient-centric mental-health system would be a life-saver
http://thechronicleherald.ca/opinion/1536918-opinion-patient-centric-mental-health-system-would-be-a-life-saverContinue readingOPINION: Patient-centric mental-health system would be a life-saver
Newfoundland Beard and Moustache Club Raises $300,000 for Mental Health
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E Mental Health Project Started in Newfoundland & Labrador
primary health care clinics across Newfoundland and Labrador will take part in a Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) e-mental health demonstration project to reduce wait times and overcome geographic barriers to care. This project will also highlight best practices to follow and pitfalls to avoid when integrating e-mental interventions into the public system, filling […]Continue readingE Mental Health Project Started in Newfoundland & Labrador
Report Shares Indigenous Youth Solutions on Suicide
Saskatchewan’s Advocate for Children and Youth says young Indigenous people in the province’s north have told him much more needs to be done to prevent suicide. For the full article and report visit the link here ! Continue readingReport Shares Indigenous Youth Solutions on Suicide
Crisis Services Canada Launches Canada Suicide Prevention Service
CSC launched the new Canada Suicide Prevention Service (CSPS) that enables callers anywhere in Canada to access crisis support. CSPS uses a new contact centre platform to link to existing local/regional service providers who deliver crisis support. A person in crisis contacting CSPS from anywhere in the country will be routed to the closest available […]Continue readingCrisis Services Canada Launches Canada Suicide Prevention Service