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Everything Is Not OK: Sector leaders call for mental health and addiction wait times strategy to be in upcoming Ontario Budget
Province's mental health leaders are calling on government to ensure that a mental health and addiction plan is part of the government's COVID-19 recovery plan TORONTO, March 22, 2021 – Seven of Ontario's leading organizations in the mental health and addiction sector...
AMHO, other leaders call for action on worsening mental health and addiction crisis
March 9, 2021 “Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) is proud to be part of the powerful call to action issued today by the leaders in Ontario’s mental health and addiction sector, with the Everything is Not OK campaign. We know that Everything is Not OK. Many...
Everything Is Not OK: 74% of Ontarians experiencing increased mental health and substance use challenges during the pandemic
Province’s mental health leaders launch Everything Is Not OK campaign calling on governments to take immediate action TORONTO, ONT. (March 9, 2021) – Ontario’s leading mental health and addiction organizations are coming together to say Everything Is Not OK in a new...
AMHO Releases 2021 Budget Recommendations: Roadmap to Recovery
February 23, 2021 (Toronto) – Today, Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) will meet with Ontario Cabinet Ministers and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs) as part of a virtual Queen’s Park day to present AMHO’s 2021 budget recommendations. “Roadmap to...
Addictions and Mental Health Ontario supports the proposed amendments to the Criminal Code and to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
February 19, 2021 “Addictions and Mental Health Ontario supports the proposed amendments to the Criminal Code and to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. This is welcome news and these changes are long overdue to prioritize the health and safety of an individual...
2021 Budget Consultation with the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board
January 27, 2021 On January 25, 2021, Adrienne Spafford, Addictions and Mental Health Ontario's CEO, met virtually with the Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance and President of the Treasury Board and presented to the 2021 Budget Committee at Queen's...
Government of Ontario provides emergency pandemic funding to support community-based mental health and addiction providers
Toronto, ON, December 17, 2020: Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) is very pleased that the Minister of Health, Christine Elliott and Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Michael Tibollo, are prioritizing mental health with an investment of...
Statement by Addictions and Mental Health Ontario on Today’s Announcement Regarding Mental Health and Justice
November 17, 2020 “Supporting people with mental illness and addiction who are in crisis and who are interacting with the police, or involved with the legal system is much needed. We welcome the elements of today’s announcement that will expand some community...
Ontario’s mental health and addiction leaders respond to Ontario budget
November 9, 2020 Ontario's leading mental health organizations including Addictions and Mental Health Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Children's Mental Health Ontario, The Royal, Ontario Shores...
Budget 2020 falls short for the well-being of Ontarians
November 5, 2020 Today, in response to the release of Ontario’s Action Plan: Protect, Support, Recover, Addictions and Mental Health Ontario is warning that the annual investment of $176 million for mental health and addiction care falls well short of what is needed....