Circles of Support have not been found to be effective in assisting job seekers registered in supported employment programs with job retention, finds a recent study from the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey. Seven employment programs participated in the study on person-centred approaches to successful job entry and retention. Circles of Support […]Continue readingCircles of Support are not effective as a supported employment intervention (USA)
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Deadline extended for making submissions to OHRC
April 30, 2011 is the extended deadline for making submissions to the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) with respect to their human rights and mental health consultation paper. The OHRC is inviting submissions from individuals and organizations, focusing on four key areas: 1) The types of discrimination that happen based on mental health disabilities and/or […]Continue readingDeadline extended for making submissions to OHRC
Mental Health and Physical Activity Roundtable
During Mental Heath Week (May 1-7, 2011), Minding Our Bodies will be holding a one-day Mental Health and Physical Activity Roundtable. It will take place on May 5 at the Metro Central YMCA in Toronto. The Mental Health and Physical Activity Roundtable will celebrate the success of those working in the community mental health and […]Continue readingMental Health and Physical Activity Roundtable
ICES releases presentations from health care symposium
The Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) has posted slide and video presentations on its website from the 12th annual symposium, Health Care 2011: Information and Knowledge Leading to Change, which took place in Toronto on February 7. Presentation topics include the sustainability of public health care in Canada, evaluating health services for people with […]Continue readingICES releases presentations from health care symposium
MHCC recruiting new board members
The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) is recruiting two people to join its board of directors in September 2011. The MHCC is a non-profit organization created to increase national attention to mental health issues and to improve the lives and outcomes of people living with mental illnesses. The MHCC works collaboratively with stakeholders to […]Continue readingMHCC recruiting new board members
Ontario announces public consultations on Affordable Housing Act
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario has referred Bill 140, Strong Communities through Affordable Housing Act, 2011 to the Standing Committee on Justice Policy, upon passing second reading in the house. Although the deadline for public deputations has passed, stakeholders still have an opportunity to send written submissions on the bill to the committee. Submissions will be accepted […]Continue readingOntario announces public consultations on Affordable Housing Act
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health special issue on SEEI — discharge planning and crisis-case management studies
The Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health has released a special supplement issue focused on the Systems Enhancement Evaluation Initiative (SEEI). SEEI evaluated the impact of a $167 million investment made by Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) towards community mental health services in the province. Mental Health Notes continues to explore the articles from the special […]Continue readingCanadian Journal of Community Mental Health special issue on SEEI — discharge planning and crisis-case management studies
Police services promote mental health in the workplace
A commitment to promote mental health in the police services workplace was made at a March 3, 2011 meeting of executives from the Canadian Association of Police Boards (CAPB), the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP), and the Canadian Police Association (CPA) in Ottawa. Mental health issues are a growing concern for police services […]Continue readingPolice services promote mental health in the workplace
OASW responds to OHRC human rights and mental health strategy
The Ontario Association of Social Workers (OASW) has made a submission regarding the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) human rights and mental health strategy. The OASW notes the importance of addressing the stigma associated with mental health conditions, especially as it relates to the mental health and health care system. In its submission, the OASW […]Continue readingOASW responds to OHRC human rights and mental health strategy
Poverty conference report identifies next steps
A report from a poverty conference hosted by the Health Promotion Clearinghouse identifies 96 individual action plans for tackling poverty in Nova Scotia. The conference was attended by representatives from governmental, private and non-profit sectors, as well as people living in poverty. The post-conference report calls for the implementation of recommendations found in the Senate […]Continue readingPoverty conference report identifies next steps