Addictions and Mental Health Ontario

Addictions and Mental Health Ontario Our Mission: To lead change that will revolutionize the addiction and mental health care experience for people in Ontario. Advocate. Communicate. Sustain.

Our Vision: The best addiction and mental health system, anywhere.

During National Housing Day, we highlight the critical issues of housing and homelessness in Canada and commit to the wo...
11/22/2025

During National Housing Day, we highlight the critical issues of housing and homelessness in Canada and commit to the work ahead.

Earlier this month, AMHO brought together members from across Ontario for our Mental Health and Addictions (MHA) Supportive Housing Roundtable.

The day was designed so that participants could move beyond identifying barriers, to advancing tangible solutions The group harnessed their collective insights and expertise and explored what aligning data collection systems could look like for MHA supportive housing, what exists in coordinated funding structures and how this can be leveraged at large scale, and where can our storytelling begin to strengthen advocacy efforts.

As a collective, we reaffirmed our shared commitment to system change efforts to drive real change and ensure every Ontarian has access to safe and stable supportive housing.

AMHO members pictured:

Thresholds Homes and Supports Inc. , Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care, Salus, Montfort Renaissance, Services and Housing In the Province - SHIP , Fred Victor, The Jean Tweed Centre , LOFT Community Services, Neighbours Community Homes , House Of Friendship, Alpha Court Community Mental Health and Addiction Services and Monarch Recovery Services

Time is running out! There’s only 1 week left to save on early bird registration for AMHO’s 10th Annual Conference, “Dri...
11/21/2025

Time is running out! There’s only 1 week left to save on early bird registration for AMHO’s 10th Annual Conference, “Driving Change, Powered by Communities”!

Join frontline leaders, researchers, and community champions from across Ontario as we explore the community-led solutions that are shaping a more equitable and responsive mental health and addictions sector across the province.

This year’s keynote, André Picard, will bring a fresh perspective to the conversation. Get ready for bold ideas that spark new thinking and inspire action across the sector!

Early bird pricing ends Friday, November 28!

👉 Register today at amho.ca/conference

Supporting women’s housing means supporting safety, dignity, and a more equitable future. AMHO was proud to stand alongs...
11/20/2025

Supporting women’s housing means supporting safety, dignity, and a more equitable future.

AMHO was proud to stand alongside our members The Jean Tweed Centre, Street Haven at the Crossroads, Sistering 24 Hour Drop In, House of Sophrosyne, WoodGreen Community Services and the Ontario Women’s Coalition at Queen’s Park today to raise awareness about the critical gaps in women’s housing and the importance of sustainable, long-term support.

Your innovations can inspire change across Ontario. Share them at AMHO’s 10th Annual Conference, “Driving Change, Powere...
11/18/2025

Your innovations can inspire change across Ontario. Share them at AMHO’s 10th Annual Conference, “Driving Change, Powered by Communities!”

Showcase your creative projects and programs with people passionate about strengthening Ontario’s mental health and addictions system.

This year’s conference themes, “Vibrant Communities” and “The Continuum of Care”, will spotlight initiatives that enhance community well-being and improve access, quality, and outcomes across the care continuum.

📅 AMHO’s Call for Abstracts closes in two weeks!
📥 Submit your abstracts now: https://amho.ca/conference/call-for-abstracts/

National Addictions Awareness Week is a time for us to raise awareness, learn, and share positive stories in substance u...
11/17/2025

National Addictions Awareness Week is a time for us to raise awareness, learn, and share positive stories in substance use health.

This year’s theme, “Anchoring Hope”, highlights the power of hope. Hope inspires resilience, strengthens connections, and remains a vital force in a field that faces new and complex challenges every day.

In partnership with AMHO’s Persons with Lived and Living Experience (PWLLE) Advisory Panel and AMHO members across Ontario, we’re sharing stories that show what it means to anchor hope and spark positive change within communities.

To learn more about their insights and experiences, swipe through our series.

Today, AMHO is at Queen’s Park with our community health colleagues AdvantAge Ontario, Alliance for Healthier Communitie...
11/17/2025

Today, AMHO is at Queen’s Park with our community health colleagues AdvantAge Ontario, Alliance for Healthier Communities / Alliance pour des communautés en santé, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, Indigenous Primary Health Care Council, Family Service Ontario, Children's Mental Health Ontario, Ontario Community Support Association, Association for Family Health Teams of Ontario, Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic Association and AMHO members HF Care and Sistering 24 Hour Drop In, to raise awareness about the urgent need to invest in Ontario’s community health care workforce.

Together, our coalition is asking MPPs to:

➡️ Close the wage gap across community health so organizations can hire, retain, and fairly compensate the people delivering care in communities.

➡️ Work with the ten provincial community health associations on a practical, phased plan to address the wage gap and index ongoing funding to inflation so support keeps pace over time.

Strong, stable community health services start with investments in the people who provide them.

Time’s running out! There are only 2 weeks left to lock in early bird savings for AMHO’s 10th Annual Conference, “Drivin...
11/14/2025

Time’s running out! There are only 2 weeks left to lock in early bird savings for AMHO’s 10th Annual Conference, “Driving Change, Powered by Communities”!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with mental health and addictions professionals, innovative researchers, and community changemakers from across Ontario! This year’s conference includes two full days of dynamic discussions, interactive workshops, and a special keynote address from award-winning health columnist, André Picard!

🔥 Save now before prices go up November 28!

👉 Register today at amho.ca/conference

This Remembrance Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of Canada’s veterans. Their dedication to protecting...
11/11/2025

This Remembrance Day, we honour the courage, sacrifice, and service of Canada’s veterans. Their dedication to protecting peace and freedom has shaped our country.

But many of those who have served continue to face unseen wounds. 1 in 10 veterans live with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and many more navigate ongoing mental health and addictions challenges.

Today and every day, we honour and extend our understanding, compassion, and support to all those who have served. We also recognize the importance of ensuring they can access the care they need and deserve.

Join us in supporting Addictions and Mental Health Ontario's 10th annual conference! This year's conference is bringing ...
11/10/2025

Join us in supporting Addictions and Mental Health Ontario's 10th annual conference! This year's conference is bringing together community leaders, advocates, policymakers and system partners to share bold ideas, explore innovative solutions, and shape the future of mental health and addictions care!

To make our conference as impactful as possible, we're currently seeking sponsors and partners who share our commitment to mental health and addictions care in Ontario. By becoming a sponsor, your organization can:

➡️ Champion mental health and addiction awareness
➡️ Gain meaningful visibility and brand alignment
➡️ Create space for meaningful collaboration on best practices amongst experts

📅 March 24-25, 2026
📍 Hilton, Toronto

Learn more or request a sponsorship package: https://amho.ca/sponsorship/

Together, we can build a more equitable and responsive system of care across the province.

A big week for the AMHO team!Krishni Ganesan, Director of Policy and MHA System Transformation, and Naveen Rashid, Manag...
11/07/2025

A big week for the AMHO team!

Krishni Ganesan, Director of Policy and MHA System Transformation, and Naveen Rashid, Manager of Quality and Data, represented AMHO at the HJSCC 2025 Conference and the VitalHub Case Management Partner Summit.

We’re proud to have Krishni and Naveen participating in these important conversations with leaders from housing, justice, and health, along with experts in data and system improvement. Their expertise and passion continue to drive system transformation and strengthen mental health and addictions care across the province.

🌟 Exciting news! 🌟AMHO is thrilled to announce that André Picard, award-winning journalist and one of Canada’s leading v...
11/06/2025

🌟 Exciting news! 🌟

AMHO is thrilled to announce that André Picard, award-winning journalist and one of Canada’s leading voices in health care, will be the Keynote Speaker at our 10th Annual Conference, ‘Driving Change, Powered by Communities’!

Join us March 24–25, 2026 as we bring together service providers, policymakers, and system partners who are committed to building a more accessible and responsive mental health and addictions system for communities across Ontario.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation!

📢 Early bird registration ends November 28.

➡️ Learn more about ticket packages, sponsorship opportunities, and our call for abstracts online at: amho.ca/conference

11/03/2025

Are you leading a project, program, or research initiative that’s transforming mental health and addictions care in Ontario?

Share your breakthrough with fellow service providers, researchers, and system partners at AMHO’s 10th Annual Conference - "Driving Change, Powered by Communities!"

This year’s conference themes, 'Vibrant Communities' and 'The Continuum of Care' will spotlight bold ideas, innovative partnerships, and models of care that are making a real impact across Ontario.

Click Here to Download AMHO's Call for Abstracts: https://amho.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Call-for-Abstracts-2026-Conference.pdf

Abstracts due Sunday, November 30, 2025!

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