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
In memoriam: Dr. Manon Charbonneau
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Dr. Manon Charbonneau, a clinical psychiatrist, a cherished former board member of the Mental Health Commission of Canada from 2013-2019, and an unwavering champion for the Mental Health First Aid program in Quebec.
The Mental Health Commission of Canada and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences launch a national demonstration project to advance schizophrenia treatment and care delivery in Canada
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) and Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) are collaborating on a nationwide demonstration project to advance treatment, strengthen care delivery, and improve outcomes for those living with schizophrenia. Over 18 months, participating health-care sites will receive customized resources and support to expand the implementation of Ontario Health’s (OH) Schizophrenia Quality Standards (Standards).
Pervasive Stigma remains a harsh reality for people living with Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
New data being released for Mental Health Week sheds light on the persistent stigma faced by people in Canada who identified living with a mental