This Problem Gambling Awareness Month, recognize the warning signs to minimize negative impact

With the recent increase in marketing and availability of online gambling in Ontario, opportunities for gambling are more accessible than ever. While gambling is a recreational activity for most, it can also develop into a problem for some. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an annual event to increase public awareness of problem gambling and related prevention, treatment and recovery…

CMHA TVAMHS Supports Pink Shirt Day

Each year on the last Wednesday in February, individuals and organizations around the world come together to recognize Pink Shirt Day to promote anti-bullying initiatives. CKNW Kids’ Fund‘s Pink Shirt Day aims to raise awareness of bullying in schools, workplaces, homes and online, as well as raise funds to support programs that foster children’s healthy self-esteem.  At CMHA TVAMHS, we offer…

Inclement Weather – December 15, 2022

Due to inclement weather, the following sites are closed:  Strathroy  Woodstock Tillsonburg Exeter  Goderich These sites will not offer in-person services. Some phone services may still be available, including Woodstock Crisis.  If you are in need of immediate assistance, call Reach Out at  1-866-933-2023.  As of 9:00 am, 200 Queens Ave, London Coffee House, My Sisters’ Place, and the Crisis…

Holiday Hours | Horaire des Fêtes | 2022

Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Centre 648 Huron St., London  The Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Centre will be open 24/7 with no closures.  Le Centre de crise liée à la santé mentale ou à la dépendance  | 648 rue Huron, London Le Centre de crise liée à la santé mentale ou à la dépendance sera ouvert 24/7 sans fermeture Crisis…

CMHA TVAMHS recognizes National Addiction Awareness Week

November 20-26 marks National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW), an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Canadian Centre for Substance Use and Addiction in cooperation with all its partner organizations, including CMHA. This years’ theme for National Addictions Awareness Week is a Community of Caring, placing the spotlight on how different communities across the country are helping individuals with problematic substance…

CMHA commemorates Transgender Day of Remembrance

CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services joins individuals and organizations worldwide to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance, an annual observance on November 20 that honours the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. These acts of violence are due to stigma and discrimination against their identity and community. Research has found…

648 Huron Entrance Undergoing Repairs

The Mental Health & Addictions Crisis Centre located at 648 Huron St. is undergoing repairs in the entrance vestibule November 8th-10th, 2022. Starting at 7am November 8th, the vestibule will be closed. Those wishing to enter the building will do so by the rear entrance, located on the North side of the building.This entrance is accessible by using the laneway…

CMHA TVAMHS Launches First Point of Contact Form

In 2021, CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services was launched as an integrated agency serving London, Middlesex, Elgin, Oxford, Exeter, and Goderich. We amalgamated our four legacy agencies to create one that would allow for efficient, convenient, and coordinated addiction and mental health supports in our region and we are pleased to share that we have created a…

Agriculture Wellness Ontario launches with three free farming mental health programs 

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) are proud to announce the launch of Agriculture Wellness Ontario, a suite of programs designed to ensure farmers are getting mental health support when and where they need it.   Living in rural areas, and the stigma surrounding mental health, can make it more difficult for farmers…