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January 2020

Prevention, innovation, and collaboration

A place free from judgement

Refocus in 2020

9th annual E-Mental Health Conference

Caring in a Digital World: Introducing Disruptive Change to Mental Health Care

Registration is now open!

The inaugural Refocus on Recovery Canada 2020 Conference is coming to Toronto, Ontario May 20-21 will showcase the groundbreaking work of people passionate about recovery from mental illness.

‘Making the grade’ on campus mental health with new training for post-secondary students

An evidence-based program designed to address and promote mental health and reduce the stigma of mental illness in post-secondary students

e-Mental Health

Final report now available for the Newfoundland and Labrador Stepped Care 2.0 E-Mental Health Demonstration Project!

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Every day, 10 people in Canada die by suicide. The MHCC is working to build capacity across the country to address this silent crisis. From grass-roots projects to evidence-informed training, reducing suicides means empowering and supporting people to effectively intervene where they live and work.

Mental Health and Substance Use

As we grow to better understand the co-occurring nature of mental health problems and substance use, there is a call to work more closely on providing integrated care. The MHCC, in partnership with CCSA and others, have started work that explores the important intersections between the mental health and substance use sectors to advance policy and program change across Canada.

Population-based initiatives

The MHCC is working to improve mental health services, supports and policies for diverse populations, including immigrant, refugee, racialized and ethno-cultural groups, people in the LGBTQ2S community, youth, seniors, Indigenous populations, people in minority language situations, and public safety officers. All initiatives are centred in recovery, rooted in a person-centred approach.

Engagement with Canadians

As an organization with pan-Canadian scope, the MHCC brings diverse community and stakeholder voices together; from our Provincial and Territorial Advisory Group, which promotes knowledge sharing across jurisdictions, to our efforts to engage federal policy makers on implementing the recommendations in the Mental…

Latest News

Throne speech recognition of mental health and addiction support applauded by pan-Canadian health organizations

Dec 6, 2019

Louise Bradley: ‘Sending messages of hope and healing to survivors of suicide loss’

Nov 22, 2019

Mental Health Commission of Canada welcomes MPs to Ottawa, highlights the importance of self-care during times of transition

Oct 22, 2019

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HRPA 2020 Annual Conference and Trade Show

HRPA’s 2020 Annual Conference & Trade Show is Canada’s largest HR event and the world’s second largest Human Resources conference. Join us as we inspire thousands of HR managers and business professionals January 22 – January 24, 2020 at the…

January 29

Bell Let’s Talk

Join the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) as we support Bell Let’s Talk Day. The MHCC is encouraging everyone to help end the stigma around mental illness.

On January 29, 2020, Bell will…

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Suicide Prevention

Mental Health and Substance Use

Population-based initiatives

Engagement with Canadians

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January 22

HRPA 2020 Annual Conference and Trade Show

January 29

Bell Let’s Talk

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