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December 19, 2023

Public Consultation on Behavioural and Technical Competencies for Non-Expert Prescribers Opens Today!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, Dec. 19, 2023 — The new Behavioural and Technical Competencies for Non-Expert Prescribers a…

  • Workforce Development
  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
October 24, 2023

Now open! Review panel nominations for the substance use workforce competencies Publicly Available Specification

Ottawa, October 24, 2023 – The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) is accepting nominations for the review…

  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
  • Workforce Development
October 13, 2021| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

New report explores risk factors for high rates of suicide, substance use among Inuit

Ottawa, Oct. 13, 2021 — A new report sheds light on the risk and protective factors for suicide among Inuit across Northern …

  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
February 17, 2021| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

COVID-19 stress amplifying mental health and substance use concerns: Leger poll

Ottawa, February 17, 2021 — COVID-19-related stresses are disproportionately impacting people with a history of mental heal…

  • COVID-19
  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
November 20, 2020| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

Make a Change to Help People with Substance Use Disorders During National Addictions Awareness Week

Ottawa, November 20, 2020 — Changes in attitude, behaviour and culture are a result of continuous efforts and actions taken …

  • Substance Use
April 24, 2020| Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Mental Health Commission of Canada

Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction and Mental Health Commission of Canada Highlight Healthy Coping Strategies during COVID-19 Pandemic

Ottawa, April 24, 2020 — The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) and the Mental Health Commission of Canad…

  • COVID-19
  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
December 6, 2019

Throne speech recognition of mental health and addiction support applauded by pan-Canadian health organizations

Statement From Mental Health Commission of Canada and Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction December 6, 2019 …

  • Mental Health
  • Substance Use
  • CCSA

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