Charitable donations

1 in 3 Canadians will suffer from a mental illness in their lifetime and as little as 1/3 will receive the mental health services they need. That means every dollar raised makes a difference in helping someone who needs help today.

Make a donation

Join the movement. Donate today. Every dollar raised makes a difference!

By supporting the Canadian Mental Health Association you can help break the debilitating stigma associated with mental illness, encourage people to get help before problems become crisis, and empower individuals to maintain good mental health in their own lives.

What the donations will go to

Break the debilitating stigma associated with mental illness

Encourage people to get help before problems become crisis

Empower individuals to maintain good mental health in their own lives.

Make a Donation

Over 10,000 Youth have found a place to reach out for help:

Thanks to your generous gift, thousands of youth have started their transformational journey of recovery on MOBYSS – Ontario’s only Mobile Youth Walk In Clinic.

Everyone in our community has access to support:

Because of your generous gift, language is no longer a barrier in seeking mental health services. Support is available in the top 5 languages of York Region.

Families and Caregivers have a place to turn:

You are providing families and caregivers supporting those living with mental illness a place to build a support system and learn how to best support their loved ones.

Every 90 minutes someone in Canada dies by suicide

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in youth. Your support will help launch a Suicide Bereavement Support program for all the families and friends affected by suicide in our communities of York Region and South Simcoe.

Give back to your community in a variety of ways.

When you choose to support CMHA York and South Simcoe you are contributing to your community. And we’re so grateful that you’re considering doing so with us, the Canadian Mental Health Association of York Region and South Simcoe. Together, we can create a difference within our communities throughout the region.

Host a Fundraiser

Every event held in support of our agency increases awareness and helps to end stigma and break the silence surrounding mental illness. Each event also has the potential to generate much-needed funds to support innovative new programs such as MOBYSS, our mobile health clinic for youth.

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Volunteer

Studies show that regular volunteer activity can have a positive effect on mental and physical health. Volunteering with CMHA provides the opportunity to build skills, learn more about mental health and meet new people, while helping build a more caring community.

Volunteer Opportunities