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A new report by Ontario’s leading experts on housing, justice, and mental health and addictions has outlined how existing supportive housing could more effectively meet the needs of justice-involved individuals and reduce strain on the health and justice systems. The Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (P-HSJCC)’s Housing and justice report: Improving supportive housing […]Continue readingNew report looks at improving supportive housing for justice-involved individuals with mental health and addictions issues

According to the United Nations, one in six older adults experienced abuse globally in 2017.[i] With lockdowns and reduced care, violence against older persons is on the rise.[ii] Physical distancing can take a heavy toll on mental health, and the risks are higher for older persons who may live alone and be less virtually connected.[iii] […]Continue readingWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights need for mental health and addictions supports for older adults

The Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) has created a new online resource hub specifically for professionals in the policing, justice and human services sectors to provide latest updates on COVID-19 and resources to support how they operate amid the pandemic. Via this webpage, the Provincial HSJCC is facilitating information sharing among HSJCC […]Continue readingProvincial HSJCC creates COVID-19 resource hub for human services, justice professionals