CAMH Stories

 

CAMH has exceptional stories to tell about our research discoveries, prevention and treatment initiatives, as well as our clients' struggles to live well with mental illness and addiction.

These are current news stories sorted in chronological order.

2012 

January 27, 2012
Village Family Health Team officially opens its doors

January 19, 2012
Story of Recovery: Raymond Corless used to be addicted to cigarettes, smoking in excess of 50 cigarettes a day

January 19, 2012
CAMH welcomes support from the Ministry of Health

January 16, 2012
National Non-Smoking Week: January 15-21, 2012

January 4, 2012
CrossCurrents issue focuses on transition-aged youth

2011

November 14, 2011
National Addictions Awareness Week: November 13-19, 2011

November 2, 2011
Tazz on Tazz: Coming to Rendezvous with Madness

October 26, 2011
Volunteers join CAMH for the "Rise Up" Adventure Program

August 24, 2011
Village Family Health Team accepts registrations

August 19, 2011
People who use prescription opioids non-medically may have undiagnosed mental health problems, pain

July 15, 2011
Child and Youth Counsellor Week: A look at CAMH’s CYF services 

July 12, 2011
Putting 90,000 People Back on Track

July 5, 2011
Elevated Grounds: Innovative approaches to mental health practice at the George Brown College conference

June 30, 2011
CAMH Top Winner for CNA Employer Recognition Award!

June 20, 2011
Celebrating Women from Across Toronto on International Women’s Day 

June 2, 2011
Dr. Kwame McKenzie to receive African Canadian Achievement Award

April 29, 2011
The making of the Toronto Star Supplement 

 

2010

July 21, 2010
CAMH’s Tobacco Control Projects go North!

July 12, 2010
Dr. Kwame McKenzie is a special guest on "The Agenda with Steve Paikin" this week

July 8, 2010
Stepping Stone partnership with LOFT: a first step to aging at home

July 8, 2010
Developing better care for women who experience domestic violence

June 22, 2010
National honours for CAMH researcher for ‘exceptional contribution’ to the field

May 7, 2010
In time for Mother's Day: Mother and daughter relationships topic of latest Teens and Tweens podcast

April 29, 2010
Build resilience by building your personal supports - Mental Health Week 2010

April 27, 2010
CAMH goes smoke free on July 27 2010

April 19, 2010
CAMH appreciates its volunteers - National Volunteer Week

April 13, 2010
Experts at conference weigh in on what makes us resilient

April 6, 2010
Seasons change – and CAMH springs into history

March 31, 2010
Amex Bank of Canada vs. CAMH clients: Round 2

March 24, 2010
CAMH Provincial Services is combatting prescription opioid abuse in Northern Ontario

March 16, 2010
Drug policy and the public good – oxymoron or inseparable concepts?

March 5, 2010
One Love: A Dialogue Event continues community outreach in support of LGBT youth

February 23, 2010
CAMH awarded two major national research grants

January 26, 2010
Realtors make major donation to Suits Me Fine clothing program

January 18, 2010
Listen and learn: tween-and-teen podcasts launch on CAMH’s Knowledge Exchange portal

January 12, 2010
CAMH’s Home Intervention for Psychosis (HIP) Team

January 4, 2010
Workopolis volunteers build ties with Suits Me Fine

2009

December 4, 2009
New Clinical Director, Law and Mental Health Program announced

December 2, 2009
Stories of recovery - CAMH clients

December 2, 2009
Innovative housing initiative gives long-term CAMH clients new options

November 27, 2009
Francophone community members meet with Ministry, LHIN officials on next Integrated Health Services Plan

November 24, 2009
“A hand up into housing is a hand up into hope and a future” – national project studies housing and mental illness

November 19, 2009
OSDUHS reveals alcohol, cannabis, and the medicine cabinet pose biggest drug threats to teens

November 13, 2009
All in the family: DVD shows intimate portraits of families affected by mental illness and addiction

November 12, 2009
Working with the Iranian community to provide hard-to-reach addiction services

November 11, 2009
CAMH spokesperson selected for 2010 Olympic Torch Relay

November 9, 2009
Music therapy at CAMH engages clients in recovery through creativity

October 22, 2009
Listen to the CAMH announcements that aired on Flow 93

October 16, 2009
CAMH in the media – high praise from Toronto’s top radio host

October 10, 2009
CAMH’s contributes to World Mental Health Day

October 8, 2009
CAMH Board Chair – personally committed to serving

October 2, 2009
Mental Illness Awareness Week - engaging the public through social media

September 28, 2009
A sunny day ushers in Paul E. Garfinkel Park

September 16, 2009
Strengthening Families for the Future and the future is now!

September 2, 2009
Researching the impact of peer support as part of the care team

September 2, 2009
Mall makeover – enhancing a sense of community and culture at Queen Street

August 24, 2009
CAMH Provincial Services' professional education a success in Eastern Ontario

August 21, 2009
TEACH offers smoking cessation training for francophone service providers

August 19, 2009
Mood and Anxiety Program plant sale a “budding” success

August 17, 2009
Multilingual service goes provincial

August 14, 2009
Ministry of Labour and CAMH Statement: August 2009

August 12, 2009
Ancient ritual, modern and progressive approach to care

August 10, 2009
Dr. Brian Rush on the integration of mental health and addictions service systems

August 6, 2009
It’s never too early to CATCH a child at risk

July 24, 2009
Fresh from the oven – engagement and understanding of clients in the Geriatrics program

July 17, 2009
Workshop examines effect of smoking on Aboriginal communities

June 30, 2009
CAMH Mental Health and Addiction 101: Now in French

June 10, 2009
A sign unveiled, stories told and a dream continues

June 5, 2009
CAMH receives Fire Safety Award

June 3, 2009
Leading journalist to moderate panel on impact of CAMH research

May 29, 2009
Research aims to improve mental health services for refugees

May 21, 2009
Montgomery Sisam volunteers honoured for a year of helping

May 19, 2009
Specialized Aboriginal addictions treatment will build ‘community of healing’

May 12, 2009
"An enormous gift": Psychosis booklet emphasizes family care

May 1, 2009
CAMH Corporate Volunteers help clients with the business of living well

May 1, 2009
Join CAMH in celebrating Mental Health Week 2009

April 28, 2009
CAMH launches official Facebook page

April 21, 2009
A program, compassion and creativity strengthen at-risk families

April 20, 2009
CAMH celebrates National Volunteer Week – join us!

April 15, 2009
Exploring the interrelationship between mental health and addiction

March 16, 2009
Increasing awareness of international drug policy developments

March 10, 2009
Baking bonds: Volunteers create treats with clients and staff

February 20, 2009
Clients Face Off With Corporate Volunteers

February 5, 2009
GAIN Collaborating Network launches youth screening project

January 27, 2009
Korean youth trained as depression facilitators under VALIDITY project

January 14, 2009
CAMH credits AMEX with winning volunteer initiative

January 13, 2009
Reducing health disparities: Building Equitable Partnerships Symposium

 

2008

December 15, 2008
Gifts of Light strikes a chord with community members

December 5, 2008
CAMH in the Community again delivers expert perspective on aging and mental health to local providers

December 2, 2008
Toronto mayor declares Drug Treatment Court Day in honour of CAMH program anniversary

November 24, 2008
Announcement: Pan Canadian Working Group develops a strategy for innovation and coordination in addiction services

November 21, 2008
WOW!ing the Canadian Society for Training and Development

November 19, 2008
TEACH successfully launches culturally appropriate training for providers serving francophones

November 6, 2008
Canadian film to open Rendezvous with Madness 2008

October 28, 2008
CAMH study shows mental health services don’t meet the needs of bisexual people

October 17, 2008
New poster promotes holistic approach to young women’s health

October 14, 2008
CAMH scientist leads national homelessness research initiative

October 7, 2008
Minister impressed by staff and new facilities at CAMH

October 2, 2008
CAMH named to Maclean's Magazine’s Top 100 Employers in Canada

September 25, 2008
Need someone to talk to? CAMH’s Telephone Support Line will answer

September 5, 2008
Montgomery Sisam dedicated contributor to Corporate Volunteer Program

August 28, 2008
Update: Mental Health Centre Penetanguishene – Oak Ridge Facility

August 27, 2008
Setting sail for affordable housing in Parkdale

August 26, 2008
CAMH advances LGBTTTQI strategy

August 22, 2008
Scotiabank employees participate in the CAMH Corporate Volunteer Program

August 15, 2008
TEACH extends deadline for smoking cessation training

August 11, 2008
Trouble in Paradise project gets Traffic Initiative of the Year award

August 1, 2008
Corporate volunteers accountable for beautifying CAMH

July 28, 2008
Province honours CAMH volunteers

July 23, 2008
If you can't stand the heat, get on the Heat Registry!

July 18, 2008
Cultivating new hope for clients: corporate volunteers gardening at CAMH

July 16, 2008
CAMH doctor awarded CIHR Research Chair

July 14, 2008
Former CAMH client gives back

July 9, 2008
Improving care for older adults never gets old

July 8, 2008
New Brain Stimulation Treatment and Research Unit

July 3, 2008
One huge step for CAMH, one giant leap for client care

June 18, 2008
Reducing confusion about harm reduction

June 13, 2008
Local ER no substitute for good mental health care

June 9, 2008
Volunteers challenge clients to a game of basketball

June 5, 2008
Provincial Alliance Credit Union opens for business

June 4, 2008
The grass is greener on our side of the wall

June 2, 2008
Nursing at CAMH: our focus, our voices, our successes

May 26, 2008
Keeping PCs off the scrap heap and people working

May 21, 2008
CAMH Aboriginal Training Consultant given Woman of Distinction Award

May 20, 2008
CAMH Foundation honours seven extraordinary Canadians

May 13, 2008
Harm reduction at a crossroads

May 06, 2008
Innovative CAMH projects recognized at Health Care Expo

May 02, 2008
National Volunteer Week - a legacy of commitment and care

April 14, 2008
CAMH hosts Early Intervention in Psychosis Network

April 10, 2008
Some CAMH Addictions Program services have moved

April 9, 2008
Busy season ahead for Workman Arts

April 3, 2008
New forum provides added capacity for Problem Gambling to support community

March 19, 2008
TEACH prepares to train francophone service providers in smoking cessation strategies

March 18, 2008
Research funding available to community partners

March 17, 2008
Searching for Solutions to Youth Violence

March 14, 2008
CAMH Corporate Volunteer program

March 7, 2008
Stars come out for CAMH at Queen Street Unmasked

February 26, 2008
New Neighbours in the Urban Village

February 22, 2008
Federal government funds housing for Drug Treatment Court clients

February 21, 2008
Research Goes Regional – Professionals Review Student Drug Survey

February 14, 2008
Separating fact from fiction in youth violence

February 05, 2008
Therapeutic Recreation Awareness Week: an essential part of recovery at CAMH

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