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Advice to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care: Developing a 10-Year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy for Ontario

A paper submitted by the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care regarding the findings and recommendations contained in the reports of the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care’s Advisory Group (MAG) and the Select Committee of the Legislature on Mental Health and Addictions. (February, 2011) Hon. Deb Matthews […]Continue readingAdvice to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care: Developing a 10-Year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy for Ontario

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Addressing Integration of Mental Health and Addictions

How should the Government of Ontario’s Mental Health and Addictions Strategy approach the issue of integrating mental health and addictions? Discussion paper submitted to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions. (May, 2010) How Should the Government of Ontario’s Mental Health and Addictions Strategy Approach the Issue of Integrating Mental Health and Addictions? A […]Continue readingAddressing Integration of Mental Health and Addictions

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Opening Doors in Primary Health Care

Recommendations from CMHA Ontario and OFCMHAP on 11 core strategies to strengthen primary health care responsiveness to the needs of individuals with mental health and addiction conditions in Ontario.   Introduction Let us recognize that there can be no health without mental health.[1] It’s time to clear the air – addiction is a disease, and […]Continue readingOpening Doors in Primary Health Care

The Windows of Opportunity for Mental Health Reform in Ontario

As part of the response to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care discussion paper, “Every Door is the Right Door,” the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario has prepared a review of recent strategies for mental health reform. (March, 2010) Executive Summary As part of the response to the Ministry of Health and Long-Term […]Continue readingThe Windows of Opportunity for Mental Health Reform in Ontario

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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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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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CMHA Ontario Submission to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions, Legislative Assembly of Ontario

CMHA Ontario’s May 2009 presentation to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions. (June, 2009)  Presented by Lorne Zon, Chief Executive Officer, and Michelle Gold, Senior Director, Policy and Programs Mental health and mental illness are complex issues. They cannot be addressed by focusing on one or two solutions. Provincial efforts require comprehensive directions […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario Submission to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions, Legislative Assembly of Ontario