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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

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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”

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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

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Response to the Proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

A joint submission from Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario and Schizophrenia Society of Ontario in response to the Government of Ontario’s 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. (October, 2010) Preface The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario […]Continue readingResponse to the Proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act

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Improving Employment for People with Mental Illness

Proceedings from CMHA Ontario’s Employment Supports Forum, May 31 and June 1, 2010. Event Summary CMHA Ontario hosted a two-day employment forum on May 31 and June 1, 2010. The forum brought together employment service providers, and Ontario ministries that fund them, to exchange information and identify issues and options that can be acted upon […]Continue readingImproving Employment for People with Mental Illness

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Mental Health and Addictions Issues for Older Adults: Opening the Doors to a Strategic Framework

It is estimated that the prevalence of mental health problems in adults over 65 years ranges from 17 to 30 percent. This report identifies services and supports needed for older adults at risk/or living with mental health conditions. Executive Summary Preamble The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario is a not-for-profit, charitable organization whose vision […]Continue readingMental Health and Addictions Issues for Older Adults: Opening the Doors to a Strategic Framework

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Employment and Education for People with Mental Illness

A discussion paper of the Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health which identifies barriers to employment for persons with mental health conditions. Six strategies are identified to improve educational and employment opportunities. (January, 2010) Executive Summary “There is incredible untapped potential in Ontario’s population. We need to put that […]Continue readingEmployment and Education for People with Mental Illness

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Response to the Ontario Human Rights Commission Public Consultation Paper

Individuals living with mental health conditions face unique human rights issues and barriers. CMHA Ontario identifies priority issues that the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s should address in developing their Human Rights Mental Health Strategy for Ontario. (January, 2010)   Preface Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback to the Ontario […]Continue readingResponse to the Ontario Human Rights Commission Public Consultation Paper

Rural and Northern Community Issues in Mental Health

Mental health related services and supports in rural and northern Ontario communities are less comprehensive, available and accessible than in urban areas. Key considerations are identified, as well as strategies taking place in some communities to address these challenges. (September, 2009) Introduction Ontario has a fragmented system of community mental health services and supports. The […]Continue readingRural and Northern Community Issues in Mental Health

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Focus on Equity: Response to ‘Every Door is the Right Door: Towards a 10-Year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy’

There are currently large and significant disparities in mental health. The vision of Every Door Is the Right Door is to create a more integrated system that will promote all Ontarians’ mental health and well-being, and support people with mental illnesses and addictions. Not paying attention to equity while reforming the system may in fact widen disparities. […]Continue readingFocus on Equity: Response to ‘Every Door is the Right Door: Towards a 10-Year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy’

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