Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division is pleased to announce that Ontario Minister of Labour Laurie Scott will speak at our 2019 workplace conference. Scott will offer remarks to open Day 1 of the two-day event set for May 13-14 in Toronto. Scott, the member of provincial parliament for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock, has represented her constituents […]Continue readingLabour Minister Laurie Scott to speak at CMHA Ontario’s 2019 workplace conference
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CMHA Ontario 2019 workplace conference set for May 13-14 in Toronto
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division will bring together leaders, managers, employees, researchers and experts in the field to discuss emerging best-practices and practical, on-the-ground skills that will develop resiliency with its 2019 workplace conference, set for May 13-14 in Toronto. Hosted by Mental Health Works – a national social enterprise led by CMHA Ontario […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario 2019 workplace conference set for May 13-14 in Toronto
The Centre holds its first Ottawa Regional Forum on Campus Mental Health
The Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health (the Centre) held its first Ottawa Regional Forum at Algonquin College on Sept. 25, 2018, to encourage collaboration and partnership building between local campuses and community mental health organizations. Despite the recent tornadoes that touched down in the Ottawa area, over 50 participants from 20 campuses and […]Continue readingThe Centre holds its first Ottawa Regional Forum on Campus Mental Health
Health Quality Transformation: Registration now open
Register now for Health Quality Transformation – Canada’s largest conference on health care quality – taking place on October 17th in Toronto, London, Ottawa, Sudbury and Thunder Bay. Share ideas, be inspired and network with others passionate about health care quality. This one-day conference sponsored by Health Quality Ontario focuses on putting quality into action […]Continue readingHealth Quality Transformation: Registration now open
Motivational interviewing to promote lifestyle changes
We all benefit from making lifestyle changes that improve our health and well-being. Clinicians, who are deeply invested in client care, often provide advice and suggestions to their clients to facilitate these changes, which range from eating healthier foods to seeking mental health services. Clients, on the other hand, may face a multitude of challenges […]Continue readingMotivational interviewing to promote lifestyle changes
CMHA Lambton Kent shares insights on unique partnership program
Individuals who use mental health services indicate that access and availability are two of the most important elements for engaging in services. During their conference presentation, CMHA Lambton Kent shared an innovative approach to address mental health needs at early onset: the Rapid Assessment Intervention and Treatment (RAIT) Program. The RAIT program is an interdisciplinary team […]Continue readingCMHA Lambton Kent shares insights on unique partnership program
CMHA Waterloo Wellington Dufferin Branch talks about drug treatment courts
Standing ovations and cake are not something we typically expect to see in a courtroom, but for the 15 graduates of the Drug Treatment Court (DTC) in the Waterloo region, this is a rite of passage. “Drug Treatment Court combines addiction treatment services with justice system case management using a non-adversarial approach,” explained Sharon Deally-Grzybowski, Manager […]Continue readingCMHA Waterloo Wellington Dufferin Branch talks about drug treatment courts
Advancing equity through culturally-competent communication
For many newcomers to Canada, obtaining necessary health and social services can be a daunting task. They may be unaware of available services and how to obtain them. They may also not completely understand their health care provider or be comfortable with the way services are delivered. New Canadians face a number of barriers including […]Continue readingAdvancing equity through culturally-competent communication
CMHA Middlesex presents innovative model of supportive housing
CMHA Middlesex shared an innovative model of supportive housing with conference delegates with a presentation on the genesis, development, goals and outcomes of the Supportive Living Apartments on William Street, London. CMHA Middlesex developed the Supportive Living Apartments model by ‘re-purposing’ funds originally used by a traditional residential program known as Homes for Special Care […]Continue readingCMHA Middlesex presents innovative model of supportive housing
Steven Page fights stigma with song
The closing key note address at the 2015 CMHA Ontario Division conference was given by iconic musician and mental wellness advocate, Steven Page. Page is a co-founder of the Barenaked Ladies and is now leading a successful solo career. Page shared his personal mental health challenges and triumphs with conference delegates with stories and performances of […]Continue readingSteven Page fights stigma with song