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Overdose is preventable: know the signs
There were more than 2,800 opioid-related deaths in Ontario in 2021. To combat this crisis, CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services joins individuals and organizations in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day (IAOD) on August 31. IAOD aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. An overdose is a toxic amount of one…
Our Statement on the Forgotten 519
We stand with our colleagues, friends, and partners who have come together to cultivate change in the face of the distressing levels of poverty, homelessness, and insecurity found in our city. With our focus sharpened by the actions of the Forgotten 519, we support the continuation and deepening of compassion and concern for those in our community who are experiencing…
CMHA TVAMHS Celebrates Self-Care Day
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services joins individuals and organizations around the globe in celebrating International Self-Care Day on July 24, which aims to raise public awareness of the importance of self-care to stay healthy and prevent or delay illness. A self-care task should not be big or complicated – in fact, when energy and resolve is low,…
CMHA recognizes PTSD Awareness Day
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services joins individuals and organizations around the world in recognizing PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) Awareness Day. PTSD Awareness Day was officially recognized for the first time in Ontario by the provincial government in 2019. PTSD is an anxiety disorder involving exposure to a traumatic event which could include crimes, natural disasters, accidents, war…
Newly renovated Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Centre provides seamless, integrated service for individuals in crisis
(LONDON, June 7, 2022) – Individuals in crisis, who are feeling suicidal or experiencing severe symptoms of mental illness, emotional trauma or substance withdrawal will have access to local integrated mental health and addictions care in an accessible, modern space now that renovations are complete at a key location. Renovations at the Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Centre, operated by…
CMHA celebrates Pride
CMHA Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services joins individuals and organizations worldwide to celebrate the history, courage and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQ2S+) individuals for Pride Month in June. While Pride festivals across the province recognize Ontario’s vibrant and creative LGBTQ2S+ communities, it’s important to note that LGBTQ individuals continue to face…
Supporting mental health, addiction workers strengthens care for all Ontarians
With the provincial election two days away, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services is encouraging voters to cast their ballot for the party that will most support the mental health and addiction care needs of all Ontarians. CMHA commends all the parties for making mental health and addiction care a prominent issue on the…
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