Building on Success: HEADSTRONG and The Inquiring Mind Transition to Jack.org
Ottawa, ON, September 9, 2026 – The Mental Health Commission of Canada is excited to announce that, effective September 8th, Jack.org will take over HEADSTRONG
Millions of People in Canada Are Finding AI-Enabled Support for Mental Health Effective Amid Ongoing Questions Around Trust.
New national polling that is the first of its kind in Canada reveals a gap between the rapid adoption of AI tools for mental health support, effectiveness, and public distrust, pointing to human-centred design as the path forward.
New national action plan targets gaps at the intersection of mental health and criminal justice.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OTTAWA, ON – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (the Commission) today released “Finding New Pathways: An action plan for criminal justice and
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is pleased to welcome Shauna Cronin
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is pleased to welcome Shauna Cronin (she/her) as our new Vice President, Programs, effective April 27, 2026. Shauna brings
Canada Gets its First National Guidance on AI for Mental and Substance Use Health
Ottawa (ONTARIO) – In a first-of-its-kind initiative, national guidance for using artificial intelligence (AI) in the mental and substance use health field is being developed
Ontario Shores and the Mental Health Commission of Canada Lead National Effort to Improve Schizophrenia Care—New Report Shows Major Gains in Treatment Access and Outcomes
Whitby, ON – A new report released today by Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences and the Mental Health Commission of Canada reveals significant improvements
Experts release recommendations to strengthen foundations of Canada’s Housing First approach — a critical component in the fight against chronic homelessness
News Release Ottawa, June 17, 2025 – The Mental Health Commission of Canada releases today its newest report, Housing First – What’s Next?, containing a
Mental Health Commission of Canada Welcomes the Reappointment of Board Chair Chuck Bruce
News Release Ottawa, March 26, 2025 – The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is pleased to announce the reappointment of long-time mental health champion
#ChatSafe – New guidelines released for young people and parents/caregivers for online communications pertaining to self-harm and suicide.
(OTTAWA, ONTARIO) The Mental Health Commission of Canada, in partnership with Australian-based not-for-profit Orygen, today announced a new set of guidelines, named #ChatSafe, a suicide