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Housing and Mental Health

Housing is a basic human right and requirement for good health. According to the United Nations’ Universal Declaration Of Human Rights the right to housing is protected under international law, and Canada has endorsed such rights guaranteeing “an adequate standard of living… including adequate food, clothing and housing.” Likewise, the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion […]Continue readingHousing and Mental Health

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A CMHA Ontario Submission to the Minimum Wage Advisory Panel: A Healthy Approach to Earned Income

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario is pleased to contribute to the dialogue on raising the minimum wage in Ontario. CMHA Ontario is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to improving the lives of people with mental illnesses and their families, and to the promotion of mental health for all Ontarians. We anticipate that our recommendations […]Continue readingA CMHA Ontario Submission to the Minimum Wage Advisory Panel: A Healthy Approach to Earned Income

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Concurrent Disorder Services in Ontario: An Environmental Scan

There are currently no provincial directions on delivering services to people with concurrent disorders, despite the fact that Ontario has focused much attention on integrating the mental health and addictions system. The prevalence and impact of concurrent disorders varies largely by not only substance of use (e.g. alcohol vs. illicit drugs), but also by specific mental […]Continue readingConcurrent Disorder Services in Ontario: An Environmental Scan

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2013/14 Provincial Budget Highlights

The 2013 Ontario Budget, A Prosperous and Fair Ontario, builds on the government’s commitment to eliminate the province’s deficit by the 2017-18 fiscal year. The government’s social policy focus includes continued investment in health care, education, the environment and significant transformation of social assistance. There is a continued focus on expanding investments in the home and […]Continue reading2013/14 Provincial Budget Highlights

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Short Report on Supported Employment for People with Mental Health Disabilities

A report prepared by CMHA Ontario for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care which identifies the value of employment and systemic challenges experienced by people with mental health conditions moving into the workforce. Multiple employment pathways currently available in Ontario are profiled and opportunities for program improvement are identified. (April 2012) Download the full […]Continue readingShort Report on Supported Employment for People with Mental Health Disabilities

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Summary of Older Adults Mental Health and Addictions Invitational Forums Held February 16 and March 29, 2012

A joint submission to the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care from the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario and Canadian Pensioners Concerned based upon the feedback of two forums on mental health issues facing older adults in Ontario. (May, 2012) Preamble: In the Fall of 2011, Canadian Pensioners Concerned, Ontario Division (CPC, Ontario) and the […]Continue readingSummary of Older Adults Mental Health and Addictions Invitational Forums Held February 16 and March 29, 2012

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Improving Ontario’s Social Assistance System – Response to: “Discussion Paper 2: Approaches for Reform”

A submission from Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario providing feedback to the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario on their second discussion paper, Approaches for Reform. (March, 2012) The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA Ontario) is a not for profit provincial organization committed to improving services and support for individuals with mental […]Continue readingImproving Ontario’s Social Assistance System – Response to: “Discussion Paper 2: Approaches for Reform”

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Submission to Andrew Pinto Chair, Ontario Human Rights Review 2012

A submission to Andrew Pinto, Chair of the Ontario Human Rights Review 2012. This submission was informed by the statements and experiences shared by participants at a stakeholder consultation meeting held at CMHA Ontario. (March, 2012) Preface Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario appreciates the opportunity to participate in the Ontario Human Rights Review 2012, […]Continue readingSubmission to Andrew Pinto Chair, Ontario Human Rights Review 2012

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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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