CMHA Ontario provides feedback for the discussion paper, “Every Door is the Right Door: Towards a 10-Year Mental Health and Addiction Strategy.” The desired future state of a new mental health and addictions strategy for Ontario is an integrated, person-centred mental health and addiction services system. The transformation needed from today’s organizational structures and relationships […]Continue readingResponse to the Discussion Document ‘Every Door is the Right Door: Towards a 10-Year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy’
Policy Papers
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’
Joint Submission to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Long-Term Affordable Housing Consultation Session
A submission on the provincial affordable housing strategy, jointly submitted by CMHA Ontario and five provincial organizations representing mental health and addictions consumers and service providers. (July, 2009) For background information about the strategy and consultation, see “Ontario’s Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy Consultation Document” at www.mah.gov.on.ca. Summary of Recommendations Many people with mental health and/or addictions […]Continue readingJoint Submission to the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Long-Term Affordable Housing Consultation Session
Talking Points: Employment Supports for Persons with Mental Illness
Employment is a key determinant of health and well-being. There are compelling reasons to focus on improving the availability and access to employment support programs and services. (June, 2009) Employment is a key determinant of health and well-being. There are compelling reasons to focus on improving the availability and access to employment support programs and […]Continue readingTalking Points: Employment Supports for Persons with Mental Illness
Talking Points: A New Mental Health and Addictions Strategy for Ontario
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
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