Addictions and Mental Health Ontario

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at AMHO!

As we welcome 2026, we are excited to continue working together with our members across Ontario to continue building a system of profound support for those who need it.

Here’s to a year filled with meaningful partnerships, innovative solutions, and healthier, more connected communities.

12/23/2025

From all of us at AMHO, we wish you a safe, healthy, and joyful holiday season.

A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated mental health, substance use health, and addictions professionals across Ontario for the essential care you provide every day. Your expertise, compassion, and commitment not only change lives but also help strengthen communities and keep people connected to the services they need.

As we reflect on this past year, we celebrate the progress we’ve made together and look forward to continuing to build a system of care that ensures everyone has access to the supports they need, where and when they need them.

12/19/2025

Time’s almost up!

Tomorrow is the final day to register for Early Bird pricing for AMHO’s 10th Annual Conference, Driving Change, Powered by Communities, taking place in Toronto on March 24–25, 2026.

Join us for two dynamic days of learning, connection, and collaboration.

This year’s conference brings together AMHO members, service providers, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders from across Ontario to explore community-powered approaches and spark conversations that move us toward a more equitable and responsive system.

A special thank you to our Wi-Fi and Friends of AMHO sponsors for their continued support: CAPSA, VitalHub., EHN Canada, Connex Ontario, OCD North, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan - HOOPP, CATIE, Enterprise Health, and Alpha Court Community Mental Health and Addiction Services

Register now to save: https://amho.ca/conference/

12/18/2025

AMHO would like to thank the Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions for their generous support as the Lunch Sponsor for our 10th Annual Conference, “Driving Change, Powered by Communities”.

We are truly grateful for the Knowledge Institute’s continued partnership and commitment to investing in our sector. Thank you for nourishing important conversations and connections at this year’s conference!

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time to save! Join leaders from across the mental health, substance use health, and addictions sector as we help shape solutions that will continue moving our communities forward.

Register today! Early bird pricing ends December 20th: https://amho.ca/conference/

12/10/2025

Congratulations to the team at Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health on opening their new HART Hub in Smiths Falls earlier this week.

This site will provide low-barrier access to a wide range of mental health and addictions supports, helping people and communities across the region connect to the care they need.

The Lanark Leeds and Grenville HART Hub’s Lanark site officially opens Monday, December 8, with the Leeds and Grenville location to follow in early spring 2026.

Funded by the Ministry of Health, the HART Hub provides low-barrier access to addictions and mental health supports, with pathways to long-term recovery and, in some cases, housing stability. The team is now accepting self-referrals by phone for individuals facing unstable housing, substance use, and mental health challenges.

🔗 Learn more: https://llgamh.ca/

MPP John Jordan, Shawn Pankow, Mayor of Smiths Falls, Vijay Thanigasalam, Associate Minister, Ministry of Health

12/09/2025

Less than 2 weeks left to take advantage of our extended Early Bird pricing for AMHO’s 10th Annual Conference, "Driving Change, Powered by Communities"!

Join us in Toronto March 24-25, 2026 for two incredible days of big ideas, insight sharing, and innovation!

This year’s conference will bring together AMHO members, policymakers, and community champions from across Ontario to explore community powered solutions that are driving a more equitable, responsive system of care.

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

Register now! amho.ca/conference

12/05/2025

In 2024, the rate of intimate partner violence was 3.5 times higher for women and girls compared to men and boys.

As the world continues to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we are reminded of the importance of raising awareness, promoting safety, and supporting efforts to prevent and end gender-based violence.

We also recognize the importance of creating spaces where women and gender-diverse people feel supported, heard, and able to access the help they need and deserve.

AMHO is thankful to have many AMHO members across Ontario provide essential support, including mental health and addictions health care, to women experiencing violence and navigating difficult moments in their lives. Their ongoing work has changed the lives of many and helped countless women find safety and hope.

12/04/2025

Today, as part of the province’s pre-budget engagement process leading up to Budget 2026, Addictions and Mental Health Ontario (AMHO) CEO, Jennifer Holmes Weier appeared before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs to highlight the urgent investments needed to strengthen mental health, substance use health, and addictions care across Ontario.

Our team remains committed to working closely with AMHO members and our partners in government to advance these priorities, and support the development of a system of care that is responsive, sustainable, and resourced to meet the needs of every community across the province.

12/02/2025

🎁The AMHO team is in the holiday spirit, and we’re excited to share some good news with all of you!

Early Bird pricing for AMHO’s 10th Annual Conference, "Driving Change, Powered by Communities" has now been extended until December 20th!

Join us in Toronto March 24-25, 2026 for two impactful days of learning, networking, and collaboration.

Our conference will bring together AMHO members, service providers, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders to explore new breakthroughs and help shape a more equitable, responsive mental health and addictions system.

This limited-time offer won’t last long!⌛

Register your spot before it’s too late: amho.ca/conference

12/02/2025

When the holidays feel overwhelming, community support can change everything.

Across Ontario, AMHO members show up for people when they need it most, providing mental health and addictions health care, supportive housing, and compassionate care that makes a real difference.

This , help strengthen the care that strengthens your community. Donating to a local mental health or addictions charity can help make the season brighter for someone who’s struggling.

Need help finding a mental health or addictions charity in your community? Visit Canada Helps at canadahelps.org to explore charities making a difference.

11/25/2025

There are only 3 days left to save on early bird pricing for AMHO’s 10th Annual Conference, “Driving Change, Powered by Communities”!

Join us March 24–25, 2026 in Toronto for two inspiring days of conversations, presentations, and hands-on engagement showcasing the community-led solutions reshaping Ontario’s mental health and addictions sector.

Plus, hear from keynote speaker André Picard, one of Canada’s most trusted health care voices, on the emerging challenges and opportunities ahead for our sector.

Early bird pricing ends November 28th. Secure your spot before it’s gone.

👉 Register today at amho.ca/conference

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