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
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day highlights need for mental health and addictions supports for older adults
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
Provincial HSJCC creates COVID-19 resource hub for human services, justice professionals
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
Webinar: Housing, Mental Health and Justice
Closed Quarters: Challenges and Opportunities in Stabilizing Housing and Mental Health Across the Justice Sector, a report released last month by the housing, health and justice community of interest, is the focus of an upcoming webinar hosted by the provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee. The report spells out the issues faced by people […]Continue readingWebinar: Housing, Mental Health and Justice