Ontario’s doctors are urging all levels of government to make a greater investment in housing programs after the latest research has revealed that the ability to access safe and affordable housing impacts patient health. “As doctors, we see patients regularly who don’t have access to safe and affordable housing. The impact on their health is significant,” […]Continue readingOntario’s doctors call for greater investments in housing programs
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Stepping Up: A Strategic Framework to Help Ontario’s Youth Succeed
Existing CMHA Ontario programs indicate that the organization is already aligned with mental health aspects of the summer unveiling of Stepping Up: A Strategic Framework to Help Ontario’s Youth Succeed. The Ministry of Children and Youth Services launched Stepping Up to create a common vision, guiding principles, themes and priority outcomes in support of Ontario youth. […]Continue readingStepping Up: A Strategic Framework to Help Ontario’s Youth Succeed
CMHA Ontario to provide input on Ontario’s minimum wage
CMHA Ontario will be providing a submission to the provincial government on the minimum wage regulation and has set up a committee to ensure that its contribution is reflective of provincial perspectives. The submission is part of a provincial consultation process that gives the public an opportunity to provide input into how minimum wage is […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario to provide input on Ontario’s minimum wage
Ontario Poverty Reduction Strategy consultations announced
CMHA Ontario has requested that it be included in new government consultations to inform the province’s next poverty reductions strategy. Breaking the Cycle: Ontario’s Poverty Reduction Strategy was launched in 2008 and was a commitment of the Poverty Reduction Act established the same year. The strategy is to be renewed every five years and the second […]Continue readingOntario Poverty Reduction Strategy consultations announced
Ombudsman investigates policing standards/procedures; CMHA Ontario continues work in area of justice and mental health
On August 8, 2013 the Ontario Ombudsman announced that his office will review the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services to police for de-escalating crisis situations, including those involving people with mental health issues. The systematic investigation is scheduled to be completed within the next six to 12 months and […]Continue readingOmbudsman investigates policing standards/procedures; CMHA Ontario continues work in area of justice and mental health
Windsor-Essex radio station recognized as a mental health leader
In honour of its exceptional work in helping enhance mental health in Windsor-Essex, AM 800 CKLW was officially recognized this month as the regional winner of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario media award. AM 800 has long been using its voice within the community to raise awareness and inform listeners about mental health. […]Continue readingWindsor-Essex radio station recognized as a mental health leader
CMHA Ontario offers insights about knowledge translation techniques
Close to 40 participants from across Canada gathered in Victoria, BC, in mid-July to sharpen their knowledge translation skills during a two-day workshop organized by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). The second annual Supporting the Promotion of Activated Research and Knowledge (SPARK) Training Institute drew on the expertise of knowledge exchange professionals and internationally […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario offers insights about knowledge translation techniques
Research Snapshot: Concurrent mental health and substance use problems among street-involved youth
A person has concurrent disorders when they have both substance use and mental health problems. People with concurrent disorders are at greater risk of hospitalization, suicidal thinking or behavior, poor treatment outcomes, as well as homelessness. Previous research has found that homeless youth have high rates of mental health problems and substance use, but those studies […]Continue readingResearch Snapshot: Concurrent mental health and substance use problems among street-involved youth
Research Report Round-up: Local health hubs for communities in rural and Northern Ontario
The vast geography of Northern Ontario makes it challenging to deliver health care to people who live outside of larger communities. A recent report by the Ontario Hospital Association recommends that local health hubs are well positioned to coordinate services for residents in northern and rural communities. A health hub is based on co-located services […]Continue readingResearch Report Round-up: Local health hubs for communities in rural and Northern Ontario
Workplace mental health should be municipal priority: CMHA Ontario CEO
CMHA Ontario CEO Camille Quenneville is calling on municipalities to prioritize workplace mental health. In a recent opinion piece in the Ottawa Citizen, Quenneville pointed to workplace mental health as a means for municipalities to ensure higher productivity and employee retention. “How can municipalities save costs without reducing staff and also improve service? Simply put, […]Continue readingWorkplace mental health should be municipal priority: CMHA Ontario CEO