A report prepared by CMHA Ontario for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care which identifies the value of employment and systemic challenges experienced by people with mental health conditions moving into the workforce. Multiple employment pathways currently available in Ontario are profiled and opportunities for program improvement are identified. (April 2012) Download the full […]Continue readingShort Report on Supported Employment for People with Mental Health Disabilities
Policy Papers
Summary of Older Adults Mental Health and Addictions Invitational Forums Held February 16 and March 29, 2012
A joint submission to the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care from the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario and Canadian Pensioners Concerned based upon the feedback of two forums on mental health issues facing older adults in Ontario. (May, 2012) Preamble: In the Fall of 2011, Canadian Pensioners Concerned, Ontario Division (CPC, Ontario) and the […]Continue readingSummary of Older Adults Mental Health and Addictions Invitational Forums Held February 16 and March 29, 2012
Improving Ontario’s Social Assistance System – Response to: “Discussion Paper 2: Approaches for Reform”
A submission from Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario providing feedback to the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario on their second discussion paper, Approaches for Reform. (March, 2012) The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA Ontario) is a not for profit provincial organization committed to improving services and support for individuals with mental […]Continue readingImproving Ontario’s Social Assistance System – Response to: “Discussion Paper 2: Approaches for Reform”
Submission to Andrew Pinto Chair, Ontario Human Rights Review 2012
A submission to Andrew Pinto, Chair of the Ontario Human Rights Review 2012. This submission was informed by the statements and experiences shared by participants at a stakeholder consultation meeting held at CMHA Ontario. (March, 2012) Preface Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario appreciates the opportunity to participate in the Ontario Human Rights Review 2012, […]Continue readingSubmission to Andrew Pinto Chair, Ontario Human Rights Review 2012
Violence and Mental Health: Unpacking a Complex Issue
Misperceptions about the relationship between mental health, mental illnesses and violence contribute significantly to stigma, discrimination and social exclusion. Studies indicate that people living with mental health conditions are no more likely to engage in violent behaviour than the general population (September, 2011) People living with mental health conditions may experience stigma, discrimination and social […]Continue readingViolence and Mental Health: Unpacking a Complex Issue
Improving Ontario’s Social Assistance System – Response to: “A Discussion Paper: Issues and Ideas”
A joint submission from Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario and Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, in response to “A Discussion Paper: Issues and Ideas”. (August, 2011) Executive Summary Poverty is a reality for persons with mental health disabilities, many of whom rely on Ontario’s social assistance programs, Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). […]Continue readingImproving Ontario’s Social Assistance System – Response to: “A Discussion Paper: Issues and Ideas”
Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Justice
Proposed Amendments to Bill 140. An Act to enact the Housing Services Act, 2010, repeal the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 and make complementary and other amendments to other Acts. Proposed Amendments to Bill 140 An Act to enact the Housing Services Act, 2010, repeal the Social Housing Reform Act, 2000 and make complementary and […]Continue readingSubmission to the Standing Committee on Social Justice
Response to the draft proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005: Final Public Review Period
A joint submission from Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario and Schizophrenia Society of Ontario in response to the Government of Ontario’s final review period for the Proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation (IAR) which harmonizes the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards for information and communications, employment, and transportation into a single regulation. (March, 2011) Preface The […]Continue readingResponse to the draft proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005: Final Public Review Period
Advice to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care: Developing a 10-Year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy for Ontario
A paper submitted by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care regarding the findings and recommendations contained in the reports of the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care’s Advisory Group (MAG) and the Select Committee of the Legislature on Mental Health and Addictions. (February, 2011) Hon. Deb Matthews […]Continue readingAdvice to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care: Developing a 10-Year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy for Ontario
Submission to Honourable Jay C. Hope, Deputy Minister — Correctional Services, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Accessibility Roundtable
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario makes recommendations to the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services during a roundtable discussion on accessibility. The submission highlights key issues in the field of justice, corrections and mental health. (November, 2010) Preface Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario appreciates the opportunity to participate in the Ministry of Community […]Continue readingSubmission to Honourable Jay C. Hope, Deputy Minister — Correctional Services, Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Accessibility Roundtable