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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....
Ontario’s mental health and addiction leaders respond to government’s new investment
October 7, 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...
Government of Ontario COVID-19 recovery must address mental health and addiction crisis warn experts
Toronto, October 6, 2020: Everything is not all right, warned Ontario’s leading mental health and addiction organizations including, Addictions and Mental Health Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health,...
Letter to the Premier from Community Health Ontario
September 28, 2020 The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier Premier's Office Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier, As new COVID-19 cases have reached 700 today in Ontario, we’re writing you on behalf of the province’s leading community...
Letter to the Public from Ontario’s Mental Health and Addiction Sector Leaders
September 25, 2020 The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier Premier's Office Room 281 Legislative Building, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 Dear Premier, Yesterday, the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA), along with 38 health care leaders and physicians serving largely in...