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What Is the Fit Between Mental Health, Mental Illness and Ontario’s Approach to Chronic Disease Prevention and Management?

This discussion paper explores the relationship between chronic disease, mental illness and mental health. It is intended to initiate dialogue about the issues and opportunities inherent in Ontario’s shift towards improved chronic disease prevention and management, and to be a foundation for consultations and discussions with people with mental illnesses, […]Continue readingWhat Is the Fit Between Mental Health, Mental Illness and Ontario’s Approach to Chronic Disease Prevention and Management?

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Brief on the Proposed Health Based Allocation Model (HBAM)

This brief responds to the information received on the proposed HBAM and is offered on behalf of the six provincial mental health and addictions organizations commonly referred to as “the partnership.” (January, 2008) The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care convened a meeting with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA) and the Ontario Federation […]Continue readingBrief on the Proposed Health Based Allocation Model (HBAM)

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Recommended Outcomes for the Mental Health Commission of Canada

Advice to the Mental Health Commission of Canada on what CMHA Ontario recommends be key accomplishments in its first three years. (October, 2007) The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario is pleased to offer advice to the Mental Health Commission of Canada on what we recommend be key accomplishments in its first three years, and identify […]Continue readingRecommended Outcomes for the Mental Health Commission of Canada

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Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 171, Health Systems Improvement Act, 2006 and specifically the Psychotherapy Act, 2006

The practice of psychotherapy will now be regulated and community mental health agencies need to be consulted regarding how to maintain access to psychotherapy for clients who receive treatment in community settings. (April, 2007) The Standing Committee on Social Policy Legislative Assembly of Ontario Re: Bill 171, Health System Improvements Act, 2007 Thank you for […]Continue readingSubmission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 171, Health Systems Improvement Act, 2006 and specifically the Psychotherapy Act, 2006

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A Focus on Addictions and Mental Health: Review of LHIN Integrated Health Service Plans

A review of the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) first integrated health service plans (IHSP) was undertaken by the partnership of Addictions Ontario, the Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Ontario Federation of Community Mental Health and Addiction Programs. The purpose of this review was to assess […]Continue readingA Focus on Addictions and Mental Health: Review of LHIN Integrated Health Service Plans

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Caring Together: Families as Partners in the Mental Health and Addiction System

A report by the Family Mental Health Alliance, in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association Ontario, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Ontario Federation of Community Mental Health and Addiction Programs, which identifies both the contributions and needs of families of persons living with a mental illness. The report makes recommendations […]Continue readingCaring Together: Families as Partners in the Mental Health and Addiction System

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Submission on Proposed Regulations under the Ontario Drug Benefit Act and the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act

CMHA, Ontario provided feedback on the proposed regulations for Bill 102, the Transparent Drug System for Patients Act. The submission applauds the new conditional listing guidelines but requests more detail in the regulations on the definition of “therapeutic substitution.” We also encourage the government to add specifics about the new Citizens’ Council to the regulations. […]Continue readingSubmission on Proposed Regulations under the Ontario Drug Benefit Act and the Drug Interchangeability and Dispensing Fee Act

Submission on Bill 36, The Local Health System Integration Act, 2005

Mental health should be included in the definition of health and principles for defining the public interest are offered.  The community engagement function of LHINs requires better definition to ensure meaningful involvement. Clarification is required under which circumstances the Minister shall be entitled to give orders to health service providers to integrate, as well as […]Continue readingSubmission on Bill 36, The Local Health System Integration Act, 2005

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Consumer/Survivor Initiatives: Impact, Outcomes and Effectiveness

Our purpose in preparing this paper is to show that Consumer/Survivor Initiatives are active in communities across Ontario, to illustrate how evidence-based research has proven their value and effectiveness, to demonstrate that CSIs face significant challenges related to insufficient recognition and inadequate funding, and to make recommendations that will address […]Continue readingConsumer/Survivor Initiatives: Impact, Outcomes and Effectiveness

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