Mental health and addiction providers in the province of Ontario recently announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 6th Making Gains Knowledge Exchange to be held March 2012. The Making Gains Knowledge Exchange is an opportunity for consumers, family and providers from across Ontario to come together to build a greater understanding of the […]Continue readingRFP for Making Gains Knowledge Exchange
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Mad Pride 2011
This week is Mad (Mental health Awareness Discussion) Pride Week in Toronto. Mad Pride is an independent organization built by people touched by mental illness – consumers, survivors, friends, colleagues and family. The events of Mad Pride Week run from July 13 to July 16, 2011 and include lunches, theatre performances, speakers, presentations, a Mad Pride parade […]Continue readingMad Pride 2011
OPHC 2012 call for abstracts
The Ontario Public Health Convention (TOPHC) 2012, “Staying Ahead of the Curve” is calling for abstracts and proposals. TOPHC is hosted by the Ontario Public Health Association (OPHA), the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) and Public Health Ontario (PHO). The convention aims to advance public health in Ontario by increasing the level of […]Continue readingOPHC 2012 call for abstracts
New program seeks to improve health care for Ontario’s trans communities
Due to health inequities and discrimination experienced by trans communities in Ontario, Rainbow Health Ontario and Sherbourne Health Centre have teamed up to launch Trans Health Connection. This new provincial program seeks to increase the capacity of Ontario’s primary health care system to provide high-quality comprehensive care to trans communities. The program will achieve this […]Continue readingNew program seeks to improve health care for Ontario’s trans communities
Want to join a social circus troupe?
Talk to Youth Lately (TTYL) is a physical wellness, anti-stigma social circus troupe – and they are looking for two youth actors and one youth tech support person with lived experience of mental health issues to join their group. If you have always wanted to join the circus and are between the ages of 16 […]Continue readingWant to join a social circus troupe?
Provincial HSJCC conference registration is now open
Registration is now open for the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee conference, taking place in Toronto from November 21 to 23, 2011. Titled “Human Services and Justice: Accomplishments, Changes and Opportunities,” this conference will focus on a wide range of topics relating to the criminal justice, and the mental health and addictions sectors. […]Continue readingProvincial HSJCC conference registration is now open
Ontario releases Mental Health and Addictions strategy
Ontario has released its comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions strategy: Open Minds, Healthy Minds.The strategy follows Ontario’s previous mental health strategy, Making It Happen, a recent report from the Select Committee of the Legislature on Mental Health and Addictions,Navigating the Journey to Wellness: The Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Ontarians and the report to the […]Continue readingOntario releases Mental Health and Addictions strategy
Report identifies consumer survivor initiatives as gateway to services
A new report developed by the Consumer Services Advisory Committee of Canadian Mental Health Association, Sudbury-Manitoulin Branch (CMHA Sudbury-Manitoulin Branch) identifies consumer survivor initiatives (CSIs) as the gateway to other health and social services. This position was stated in a report to the North East Local Health Integrated Network (NE LHIN) that detailed the future […]Continue readingReport identifies consumer survivor initiatives as gateway to services
Health Canada announces new warning label for antipsychotic medications
On June 15, 2011 Health Canada announced that it will require antipsychotic medications to carry new label warnings of potential risks to newborns. The move follows a similar decision by USA officials in February 2011. The new labels will contain safety information about potential risks of abnormal muscle movements and withdrawal symptoms – including muscle […]Continue readingHealth Canada announces new warning label for antipsychotic medications
ConnexOntario provides rich data source for policymakers, mental health and addictions researchers
ConnexOntario, an organization funded by the Government of Ontario, maintains a comprehensive database of drug, alcohol, problem gambling, and mental health services information. Service providers and other professionals link daily with ConnexOntario to provide current and accurate data about treatment beds, support groups, crisis lines and other health services. Program information is reconciled with the […]Continue readingConnexOntario provides rich data source for policymakers, mental health and addictions researchers