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CMHA Ontario mourns the loss of David Branch, mental health champion and pioneer outside of hockey
(Toronto, Jan. 5, 2026) – The following is a statement from Camille Quenneville, CEO, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, on the passing of longtime Ontario Hockey League commissioner and Canadian Hockey League president David Branch: “The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division joins the hockey community in mourning the loss of a visionary hockey leader, a great friend and true champion for mental health. Known in
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: The unseen realities of invisible disabilities
Every year on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities invites communities to reflect on how far we’ve come on disability inclusion and how far we still need to go. The 2025 theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress,” asks us to think beyond physical space and consider the many ways
CMHA observes National Grief and Bereavement Day
Grief is a universal experience, yet it can feel deeply personal and isolating. National Grief and Bereavement Day is an opportunity to remind communities across Ontario that grief is a natural, human response to loss and that no one should have to navigate it alone. Grief describes the internal experience
Services and Supports
ARE YOU IN CRISIS?
If you are experiencing a mental health or addictions related crisis:
- Contact your doctor
- Go to the nearest hospital
- Find resources at ConnexOntario
- Call 911 or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000
MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS SERVICES
About CMHA Ontario
Founded in 1952, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario, is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to making mental health possible for all.
CMHA Ontario achieves its mission by being a leader in the evolution of Ontario’s mental health and addictions system. We contribute our knowledge, resources and skills to provincial policy development and implementation. We promote mental health in collaboration with others. We further equitable access to mental health services and champion the reduction of mental health disparities. And we serve our branches in building their governance and leadership capacities.
CMHA Ontario is a dedicated partner within the network of Canadian Mental Health Associations at the national, provincial and local level. CMHA Ontario works closely with its local branches in communities across the province to ensure the utilization of best practices in the organization, management and delivery of services to consumers and families of individuals with mental illnesses, dual diagnosis and concurrent disorders. All CMHAs in Ontario work in a variety of partnerships to provide a coordinated, continuum of care using the social determinants of health model.
Find your local CMHA
To search by city or postal code, use the CMHA National
branch locator tool.
