The Latest news impacting our sector, including AMHO media releases

Toronto, May 15, 2025 — Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) is pleased to see the Ontario government recognize the urgency of investing in community mental health and addictions care in the 2025 Ontario Budget. The Ontario government’s commitment to invest $303 million over the next three years in the community mental health and addictions sector will […]

May 13, 2025 (Toronto, ON) — Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) congratulates Prime Minister Mark Carney and the newly appointed federal cabinet members following today’s swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall. As mental health and addictions challenges continue to rise across the country, AMHO looks forward to working with the new Federal Minister of Health, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 6th 2025, Toronto, ON – As Ontario marks Mental Health Week, Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) warns that community-based mental health and addictions services are at a tipping point — calling for urgent investment in the 2025 Ontario Budget to protect access to care across the province. “Hiring freezes across the sector […]

(Toronto, April 15, 2025) – In response to today’s Throne Speech, Ontario’s community mental health and addiction organizations are emphasizing that building a stronger, more resilient province will depend on meaningful long-term investment in mental health and addictions services. Each year, more than one million people in Ontario experience a mental health or addictions challenge […]

April 1, 2024 (Toronto, ON) – A new report from Ontario’s Auditor General highlights the growing inability for children and youth to access community mental health services in Ontario. Despite a growing demand for help, timely access to community mental health care has become further out of reach for Ontario’s children and youth. Barriers to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   March 18, 2025 (Toronto) – Today, Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) released a new report urging all three levels of government to take immediate action to address Ontario’s growing shortage of supportive housing for those experiencing mental health and addictions challenges.    More than 36,000 people are currently on waitlists for mental […]