The Association of Municipalities of Ontario and partners have released a comprehensive report titled "Municipalities Under Pressure: The Growing Human and Financial Cost of Ontario's Homelessness Crisis" that outlines the scope and scale of the crisis, how much worse it may get if we don’t take action now, and practical investments that could help end the human tragedy and improve the quality of life in communities across Ontario. 

Research Study

Do you use methamphetamine regularly? Do you want to stop or reduce your use?

ASCME PROJECT

CAMH is conducting a study on the effects of adding a stimulant medication (Vyvanse) and behavioural intervention (contingency management) for the treatment of methamphetamine use disorder

Your participation remains confidentialMonetary compensation is providedDuration of the study is up to 24 weeks

The security of information sent by e-mail cannot be guaranteed.

New 2025 dates! DBT Virtual is offering free DBT skills webinars on a biweekly basis, which is available to anyone (i.e. mental health professionals, existing therapy clients, or those who are unable to afford therapy). Led by our team of highly trained DBT therapists, each session will provide an introduction to a new DBT skill intended to help participants gain better emotion control, improve relationships, and increase overall well-being — all for free! Please share this resource with your clients and colleagues. 

Join us on: Thursday, January 30, 2025 | 12:00-1:00 pm ET Join via Zoom: https://utoronto.zoom.us/j/89488230049

The Opioid Harm Response Community (OHRC) network is hosting two upcoming webinars focused on on community-level responses to the overdose crisis, a growing issue affecting communities across Canada. These sessions will offer a unique opportunity to learn about innovative, community-driven solutions and innovative strategies tackling the crisis head-on. 

Webinar Details: 

Working together to support localized, community-based needs 

Webinar 1: 

Get ready to elevate your learning with SickKids CCMH Learning Institute's biggest sale of the year!

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) has released a report, The State of Mental Health in Canada 2024, which uses data from across the country to provide a detailed look at the landscape of mental health, addictions, and substance use health care in Canada. 

Some highlights:

Mental health care is grossly underfunded, and mental health is often a privilege available only to those who can afford it.

Access to care depends on where you live and Indigenous and racialized people face the greatest barriers to care.

The Cundill Centre for Child and Youth Depression at CAMH is excited to announce the upcoming CARIBOU CBT Training Course for Facilitators, an interactive, evidence-based program designed to enhance your ability to treat depression in children and youth (ages 13-24). This training is ideal for healthcare professionals such as social workers, occupational therapists, and psychologists looking to deepen their knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Sharing on behalf of Graham Woodward, Vice President and Dr. Paul Kurdyak, Vice President, Clinical, Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence (MHA CoE) 

The Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence (MHA CoE) is recruiting members for two of their provincial advisory tables. Please read below for more details on each opportunity and how to express your interest.  

1. Substance Use Disorders (SUD) Provincial Advisory Table 

The Centre for Mindfulness Studies is hosting another FREE mindfulness-based program for frontline staff, caregivers, and healthcare providers THIS FALL. This six-week mental health and mindfulness program was designed to help develop and sustain emotional well-being by learning coping skills and developing strategies to deal with difficult situations and feelings of isolation.  

The CARE Program is being funded by the ECHO Foundation.