Supporting the Mental Health of Older Adults

by Connecting People, Ideas & Resources

Older adults have contributed to the success we witness today. The least we can do is support their well-being.

You can make the difference.

You can make the difference in the lives of seniors across Canada. As a non-profit agency and registered charity, our strategies depend on your support.

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The Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit is a brand-new online library of over 200 free, practical resources that can help you better understand and compassionately respond to dementia-related changes in mood or behaviour.

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Mental illness is not a normal part of aging.

All seniors have the right and deserve to receive services and care that promotes their mental health and responds to their mental illness needs. The Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) is hard at work ensuring that seniors' mental health is recognized as a key Canadian health and wellness issue.

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Cannabis Use in Older Adults: Learn More and Take Action

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Depression in Older Adults

Understanding Behaviours in Dementia

Download and read our brochure for older adults and care partners.

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Alcohol use in Older Adults: Rethink How You Drink

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Latest News

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Feedback Survey: CCSMH’s Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

Assessing the Early Impact on Clinical Practice When the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) introduced the world’s first clinical guidelines on addressing social isolation and loneliness among older adults in February 2024, the goal was clear: to provide healthcare and social service professionals (HCSSPs) with evidence-based tools to recognize, assess, and address these…

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The CCSMH: Connecting People, Ideas and Resources

The CCSMH tag line is Connecting People, Ideas and Resources and we take this seriously. We accomplish a lot and there are many examples of how we live this motto every day. Connecting People The CCSMH wouldn’t be able to accomplish what it has without the generous support of so many champions and dedicated health…

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C.A.R.E. for older adults experiencing social isolation and loneliness

Social isolation and loneliness are related but distinct concepts. This can sometimes lead to assumptions about who might be lonely. In 2025, CCSMH will be launching new tools and resources to help HCSSPs implement the clinical guidelines. Learn more about social isolation and loneliness in older adults

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How we started. Where we’ve been. Where we’re going.

We take pride in being the only national organization in Canada dedicated to the mental health issues experienced by older adults. Other, larger mental health organizations may come in and out of work on seniors’ mental health seemingly as the political and funding winds blow but we are steadfast in this work.

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