CMHA BC Submits Together BC Poverty Reduction Strategy There is a complex two-way relationship between mental health, substance use and poverty. People experiencing mental illness and/or substance use are at increased risk of living in poverty because of stigma, discrimination, social exclusion, additional healthcare costs and barriers to employment. Conversely, people living in poverty face […]Continue readingConsultation on Together BC: BC’s Poverty Reduction Strategy
Research found that almost all Canadians would like access to free, publicly funded mental health care TORONTO, ON – (May 1, 2023): People living in Canada believe that we are in a mental health crisis and that governments are not doing enough about it. A recent survey conducted for the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) found […]Continue readingNew data reveals that 87% of people living in Canada want universal mental health care
TORONTO, ON – (March 28, 2023): The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is profoundly concerned that Budget 2023 did not include the promised Canada Mental Health Transfer. Failing to establish the Transfer is an abdication of responsibility on a long-awaited policy and mandate priority. The Liberal’s 2021 election platform, and subsequent mandate letters to the health […]Continue readingFederal Budget 2023 out of touch with mental health crisis
Significant investments in mental health and substance use care also shine a light on opportunities for future investments in key areas of need Two weeks have passed since the BC Provincial Government tabled its Budget 2023 in the Legislature. Since then, CMHA BC has learned more about the details of this budget and has […]Continue readingWhat’s in Store for Mental Health and Substance Use Care in BC Budget 2023?
VICTORIA, BC – (March 10, 2023): Employers will have access to more free online resources helping them build and maintain psychologically safe and healthy workplaces thanks to a $700,000 provincial grant to the B.C. division of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA-BC). “Everyone deserves to work in a safe and supportive environment” said Sheila Malcolmson, […]Continue readingEnhanced training will create safe and inclusive workplaces
VICTORIA, BC – (March 2, 2023): People struggling with mental health and addiction will have access to more treatment and recovery beds, along with community-based aftercare services through new historic investments through Budget 2023. “It’s essential that people who struggle with mental health and addiction can find and stay connected to the care they need quickly,” […]Continue readingB.C. building historic treatment, recovery services for people struggling with addiction
VICTORIA, BC – (February 28, 2023): Mental health and substance use funding announced in today’s B.C. Provincial Government’s 2023 Budget means the Province will add $1 billion in new resources on mental health and substance use care over the next three years. “We are pleased to see such a robust new investment of $1 billion […]Continue readingBC Budget 2023: Another historic investment in mental health and substance use care
On Family Day, families urged to press government to protect our children and give them the mental health care they need Toronto, ON (February 17, 2023) – Kids are not okay. The pandemic caused extreme stress for our children. They’re getting sicker because they can’t get mental health care when they need it. In anticipation of […]Continue readingThe future is frightening and not set up for children to thrive
VICTORIA, BC – (February 16, 2023): More people with complex needs can get improved employment supports on their path to long-term recovery, health and wellness, thanks to an $8.2-million provincial grant to the Canadian Mental Health Association of British Columbia. The Links to Employment program is for people who have multiple and persistent barriers to […]Continue readingB.C. helps people with complex needs through long-term recovery
CMHA reaction to announcement emerging from February 7, 2023, First Ministers Health Summit Feb 8, 2023 – The Canadian Mental Health Association welcomes the Government of Canada’s commitment to improve access to quality, timely, and equitable mental health and substance use health services, though is concerned about the extent to which these investments will lead […]Continue readingInvestments lacking. More needs to be done for Canadians’ mental health.