CAST Canada (Come And Sit Together Canada) holds workshops and conferences on trauma and unresolved grief in addictions, homelessness, chronic unemployment, and mental illness for the public, corporate audiences and helping professionals. Their 2012 conference, “Grounding Trauma” will be held May 10 and 11 at the Nottawasaga Inn in Alliston, Ontario. Requests for proposals have […]Continue readingRFP for “Grounding Trauma” conference
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Provincial HSJCC Conference registration still open
Registration for the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) Conference is still open. Titled, “Human Services and Justice: Accomplishments, Challenges and Opportunities,” this conference focuses on a range of themes related to criminal justice, mental health and addictions, and showcases accomplishments and changes taking placing in the human services and justice sectors. The […]Continue readingProvincial HSJCC Conference registration still open
Opening the closet on aging
Senior Pride Network (SPN) is hosting their 6th conference on sexuality and aging. This year’s theme is “Opening the Closet on Aging”, focusing on the history of activism and advocacy in the older (50+) LGBT communities. The conference will be held on November 28 and 29, 2011 at The 519 Church Street Community Centre, in […]Continue readingOpening the closet on aging
Information Request: Was the provincial election accessible to voters with mental health disabilities?
During the recent provincial election, did you or someone you know experience any accessibility barriers related to a mental health issue or disability? If so, please share your feedback to help make the next Ontario election even more accessible to voters with mental health issues or disabilities. The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division (CMHA […]Continue readingInformation Request: Was the provincial election accessible to voters with mental health disabilities?
Review of Canada’s Registered Disability Savings Plan announced
The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a savings vehicle introduced in 2008 to allow families and friends of individuals with physical and mental disabilities to invest in a savings plan that can be drawn upon for income later in life. The RDSP is exempt from ODSP. A review of the RDSP was scheduled for […]Continue readingReview of Canada’s Registered Disability Savings Plan announced
Health Gateway launched
Health Gateway is a new Ontario-focused, accessible web-based e-library for people living with complex chronic illnesses and episodic disabilities, and their caregivers. Health Gateway connects people to resources based on wherever they are in their care journey. It aims to facilitate access to important information that people need to manage their health and daily living […]Continue readingHealth Gateway launched
Complete MHCC’s Workplace Know-How Survey
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) invites persons with mental health issues who are in or have been in the workplace, and who were previously or are currently receiving income benefits, to provide input into their Aspiring Workforce survey, “Workplace Know-How.” The Aspiring Workforce study was contracted to the Centre for Addition and Mental […]Continue readingComplete MHCC’s Workplace Know-How Survey
POWER study releases report chapter on older women’s health
The POWER Study (Project for an Ontario Women’s Health Evidence-Based Report) has released a new report chapter focused on older women’s health. The topic was selected by the research team because aging has been identified as an important women’s health issue due to both social and biological factors. Older women are more likely than older […]Continue readingPOWER study releases report chapter on older women’s health
Canadian Index of Wellbeing launched
A new tool called the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) has been launched to better understand levels of wellbeing and quality of life in Canada. The tool is designed to look at factors beyond economic measures, such as Gross Domestic Product (GDP), that contribute to wellbeing. The CIW assesses how Canadians are doing in eight […]Continue readingCanadian Index of Wellbeing launched
Immigrants face discrimination in Canadian labour market
A recent study conducted by Metropolis British Columbia, titled “Why do some Canadian employers prefer to interview Matthew but not Samir?” found there is significant discrimination against immigrants in the Canadian labour market. The study examined call-back rates from resumés submitted to online job postings for multiple occupations across the country in Vancouver, Toronto and […]Continue readingImmigrants face discrimination in Canadian labour market