The Latest news impacting our sector, including AMHO media releases

April 30, 2018 Today the Ontario PC Party affirmed their commitment to mental health and addiction by matching the federal health accord dollars. Too many Ontarians with mental health and addiction issues are not getting the help they need in their communities – and they are showing up in greater rates in our emergency departments, hospitals and […]

April 30, 2018 A new report illustrates how supportive housing providers across Ontario have come together to address unique and complex local challenges to help individuals in need. Promising Practices: 12 Case Studies in Supportive Housing for People with Mental Health and Addictions Issues is a new resource guide produced by Addictions and Mental Health […]

April 16, 2018 Today the Ontario NDP’s released their 2018 election platform which includes their plan for ‘Overhauling Mental Health and Addictions Services’.  See below for a statement from Gail Czukar, AMHO CEO, in response to the platform release: “The NDP platform commits to bolster mental health and addiction with a substantial investment of $2.4 […]

April 12, 2018 After a 40 year career in community services and almost four years at AMHO, CEO Gail Czukar has announced her retirement at the end of June. Gail’s leadership has been significant in a number of ways. ​AMHO arose to support a more comprehensive and responsive system for the treatment of addictions and […]