The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is pleased about the announcement that there will be a new hotline number available for Canadians in distress and that this is being implemented imminently. CAMIMH has long advocated for mental health to be considered in parity with physical health and substance use health, and … Read more
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health called on the federal government to introduce legislation designed to expand access to publicly- funded mental health and substance use health programs and services with the launch of the Parity Pledge. “People who are looking to access mental health and substance use health programs and services are faced … Read more
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health released a report, From Out of the Shadows and Into the Light – Achieving Parity in Access to Care among Mental Health, Substance Use and Physical Health, which calls on the federal government to introduce and pass a new piece of legislation: a Mental Health and Substance … Read more
Members of the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health met with MPs and Senators as a part of Mental Illness Awareness Week to discuss the importance of providing mental health resources for Canadians. “CAMIMH wants to ensure that the Government continues to provide leadership in guaranteeing the affordability and availability of mental health … Read more
Members from the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) are joined by the Faces of Mental Illness to address Canada’s mental health. The annual Faces campaign is about raising awareness, breaking the silence and getting the conversation going about mental health amongst Canadians. The Faces are sharing their personal struggles with mental … Read more
Members from the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) are joined by the Faces of Mental Illness to advocate for changes to the way mental health is addressed within the federal framework. The annual Faces campaign aims to get people talking about mental illness and recognizes the important role mental health plays … Read more
As members of Canada’s mental health community, the Canadian Alliance for Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) are deeply saddened by losses of life by suicide. Any suicide is devastating for families and friends. While many people, organizations and governments are doing their part to help loved ones, friends, employees, and colleagues prevent suicide and/or deal … Read more
Members from the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health are celebrating five outstanding Canadians who are living in recovery from mental illness – this year’s Faces of Mental Illness. The annual Faces campaign – now in its tenth year – aims to get people talking about mental illness and recognizes the important role … Read more
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health wants to congratulate the Mental Health Commission of Canada for releasing Canada’s first ever mental health strategy. Its release marks a significant milestone and is a culmination of many years of consultations and hard work by people across the country living with mental health problems and … Read more
The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health congratulates the government for recognizing in its 2012 budget the importance of mental health issues. Mental disorders are a leading cause of disability in Canada and represent a significant burden on the economy, costing an estimated $51 billion each year in health-care costs and lost productivity. … Read more
