A recent Statistics Canada report reveals that nearly 13 per cent of Aboriginal women over age 15 reported that they had experienced a physical or sexual assault or robbery in the previous 12 months, a rate almost three times higher than that reported by non-Aboriginal women. The majority of incidents were committed by men who […]Continue readingStatsCan finds higher rates of violence experienced by Aboriginal women
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Help build healthier communities
The largest population-based health study ever conducted in North America, the Ontario Health Study (OHS) is attempting to uncover common risk factors that lead to a spectrum of diseases, including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, Alzheimer’s and depression. Recruiting Ontarians aged 18 and older, the long-term study aims to arm researchers with information that will […]Continue readingHelp build healthier communities
Policy changes can increase employment for social assistance recipients
In conjunction with Houselink Community Homes and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, supportive housing advocates “the Dream Team” have produced a report that proposes four policy changes for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). If implemented, these changes could reduce the current 89 percent unemployment rate among ODSP recipients. The report, “What stops […]Continue readingPolicy changes can increase employment for social assistance recipients
Personal Support Registry to be launched
Ontario is creating a registry of personal support workers (PSWs) that will ensure better recognition of the work PSWs do in Ontario, as well as help to meet the needs of people they serve. PSWs will have the opportunity to sign up with the registry and provide key information such as: Contact information Current […]Continue readingPersonal Support Registry to be launched
Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Alliance launches election campaign
The new Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Alliance (the Alliance) launched its provincial election campaign this week with the release of four key recommendations for Ontario’s political parties. The Alliance is a broad-based coalition of ten organizations from across the province and the continuum of care, including hospital and community-based organizations, as well as well […]Continue readingOntario Mental Health and Addictions Alliance launches election campaign
In the event of a postal strike
The Ministry of Community and Social Services has recently provided information for anyone who is currently receiving, or is applying for Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) payments in the event of a postal strike. Be advised that: ODSP payments, drug and dental cards for May have already been mailed and should arrive on time; If May […]Continue readingIn the event of a postal strike
Connections: Optimizing the health of women with substance use issues and their children
At present, service provider capacity and preferences for receiving and using research evidence in the addictions field are not clearly understood. This is an important knowledge gap to address because presenting research findings to providers in formats that are tailored to their needs and preferences facilitates research uptake. The goal of Connections, a program funded […]Continue readingConnections: Optimizing the health of women with substance use issues and their children
How caregivers of family members with mental illness cope
A report published in the May issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology finds that caregivers of family members with mental illness can maintain wellbeing if they are flexible about their own goals and employ effective coping strategies. Researchers followed family caregivers for 17 months and found that people who were able to […]Continue readingHow caregivers of family members with mental illness cope
Pilot program for transitional-aged youth
A new test program has been launched in Ottawa for transitioning youth with mental health conditions to adult services. The program targets youth between the ages of 16 and 24, who are at risk of abandoning psychiatric care because of the fragmentation in the system when moving from child to adult services. During this transitional […]Continue readingPilot program for transitional-aged youth
Nova Scotia report responds to the Howard Hyde Inquiry
The government of Nova Scotia has released Building Bridges: Improving Care in Custody for People Living with Mental Illness. The document was released in response to Provincial Court Judge Anne Derrick’s report on the inquiry into the death of Howard Hyde, an individual with a mental health condition who was struck with a conducted energy weapon […]Continue readingNova Scotia report responds to the Howard Hyde Inquiry