CMHA Ontario identifies key issues that should be addressed to inform the development of Ontario’s new mental health and addictions strategy. (June, 2009) The provincial government is developing a new strategy for mental health and addictions in Ontario. Policy makers are consulting with stakeholders across the province. CMHA Ontario has developed key messages to inform […]Continue readingTalking Points: A New Mental Health and Addictions Strategy for Ontario
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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
Environmental Scan: National Snapshot of Community Mental Health Services in the Context of Regionalization
The introduction of the Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) in Ontario has changed the landscape for planning and delivery of community mental health services and supports. Although Ontario’s approach is unique, there is much that can be learned from 15 years of experience of regionalization in other provinces. This paper provides a snapshot of the […]Continue readingEnvironmental Scan: National Snapshot of Community Mental Health Services in the Context of Regionalization
Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being
A literature review prepared by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care by CMHA Ontario and the Wellesley Institute to inform the formulation of Ontario’s new Mental Health and Addictions Strategy. (May, 2009) Continue readingPromoting Mental Health and Well-Being
Diabetes and Serious Mental Illness: Future Directions for Ontario
A report based on discussions at CMHA Ontario’s think tank on diabetes and serious mental illness. The report recommends action to improve collaboration between primary health care, diabetes education and mental health services; to advance policies to increase attention and resources for this population; and to develop strategies to expand […]Continue readingDiabetes and Serious Mental Illness: Future Directions for Ontario
Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy, Legislative Assembly of Ontario, on Bill 152: An Act Respecting a Long-Term Strategy to Reduce Poverty in Ontario
CMHA Ontario’s oral presentation to the Standing Committee on Social Policy on Bill 152: An Act Respecting a Long-Term Strategy to Reduce Poverty in Ontario. The submission provided suggestions on strengthening Bill 152, which, when enacted, will enshrine poverty reduction efforts in law. CMHA Ontario proposed several amendments to existing sections of the bill and […]Continue readingSubmission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy, Legislative Assembly of Ontario, on Bill 152: An Act Respecting a Long-Term Strategy to Reduce Poverty in Ontario
Submission to the Mental Health Commission of Canada Regarding “Toward Recovery and Well-Being: A Framework for a Mental Health Strategy for Canada”
CMHA Ontario is pleased with the overall direction of the framework. The focus on recovery, mental health promotion, accessibility and responsiveness, evidence-based practice and research, and reducing discrimination are very important. We also support the development of a broadly-based social movement that will support the achievement of these goals. This submission offers comments about the […]Continue readingSubmission to the Mental Health Commission of Canada Regarding “Toward Recovery and Well-Being: A Framework for a Mental Health Strategy for Canada”
Submission to the Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly on Bill 139, Employment Standards Amendment Act (Temporary Help Agencies)
With amendments to specific sections of the legislation, this bill holds the promise of strengthening a worker’s rights under the Employment Standards Act and protection of their full earnings. It also provides the possibility of securing sustainable employment afforded workers in other more stable work environments. (March, 2009) Tonia Grannum Committee Clerk, Standing Committee of […]Continue readingSubmission to the Standing Committee of the Legislative Assembly on Bill 139, Employment Standards Amendment Act (Temporary Help Agencies)
Submission to eHealth Ontario, Regarding Feedback on Ontario’s eHealth Strategy, 2009-2012
CMHA Ontario supports the development of an eHealth Strategy that will improve health care for all Ontarians. We are pleased to see significant investments in eHealth to advance the Strategy toward its goal of achieving a province-wide, comprehensive electronic health record by 2015. (February, 2009) The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA Ontario) welcomes the […]Continue readingSubmission to eHealth Ontario, Regarding Feedback on Ontario’s eHealth Strategy, 2009-2012
The Relationship between Mental Health, Mental Illness and Chronic Physical Conditions
Mental health and physical health are fundamentally linked. People living with a serious mental illness are at higher risk of experiencing a wide range of chronic physical conditions. Conversely, people living with chronic physical health conditions experience depression and anxiety at twice the rate of the general population.Continue readingThe Relationship between Mental Health, Mental Illness and Chronic Physical Conditions