Canada Post is asking the public to vote for their favourite mental health stamp design. Since 2008, Canada Post has raised over $2.5 million for mental health awareness and community mental health treatment in communities across Canada through the Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health. The five stamp design finalists were recently selected during a […]Continue readingCanada Post wants input on the 2011 mental health stamp design
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Civic Action Alliance offers ways to make social safety net more secure
The Greater Toronto Civic Action Alliance has published a backgrounder on the current state of income security programs, outlining barriers to progress and making suggestions for actions to improve the current situation. The Greater Toronto Civic Action Alliance is a coalition of civic leaders working to improve the region’s social, economic and environmental future. The […]Continue readingCivic Action Alliance offers ways to make social safety net more secure
National transgender discrimination report reveals mental health disparities (USA)
The United States National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the National Center for Transgender Equality have released a joint report that explores the nature and extent of discrimination faced by transgender and gender non-conforming individuals in health, education, employment, housing and other areas. The report is based on data from the National Transgender Discrimination […]Continue readingNational transgender discrimination report reveals mental health disparities (USA)
SAMHSA-hosted presentation examines housing, homelessness and social inclusion (USA)
Multiple program models and approaches to reducing homelessness and increasing access to housing, especially for those with substance abuse and mental health issues, are explored in a training teleconference archived by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Resource Center to Promote Acceptance, Dignity and […]Continue readingSAMHSA-hosted presentation examines housing, homelessness and social inclusion (USA)
The Health Communications Unit transfers to the OAHPP
Services of The Health Communication Unit (THCU) will be provided through the Ontario Agency of Health Protection and Promotion (OAHPP) as of April 1, 2011. THCU, formerly affiliated with the Dalla Lana School of Public Health and the University of Toronto, is one of several organizations now funded by the OAHPP to provide training and […]Continue readingThe Health Communications Unit transfers to the OAHPP
HCC releases Citizen’s Guide to Health Indicators
The Health Council of Canada has released a guide aimed at helping people better understand the purpose, power and pitfalls of health indicators. Funded by Health Canada, the Health Council of Canada operates as an independent non-profit agency that reports on the progress of health care renewal, on the health status of Canadians and on […]Continue readingHCC releases Citizen’s Guide to Health Indicators
Ontario College of Family Physicians releases new report
The Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP) has released a new report developed with input from a variety of stakeholders from across Ontario including the public, health care organizational leaders and family physicians. The report focuses on the OCFP’s Vision 2020, developed to help raise the bar in the health care system. Vision 2020 is […]Continue readingOntario College of Family Physicians releases new report
ICES releases report on geographic access to health care for rural and northern communities
The Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES) has released a new report for the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care looking at geographic access to primary care and hospitals in rural and northern communities in Ontario. The study looks at access to primary care providers, hospitals providing obstetrical delivery care, emergency departments and hospitals with […]Continue readingICES releases report on geographic access to health care for rural and northern communities
Participants needed for survey on immigrant service needs in Ontario
The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) has launched a survey to gather information about the service needs of immigrants living in Ontario. The survey is part of Making Ontario Home, a province-wide study funded by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. The survey, which takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, is confidential […]Continue readingParticipants needed for survey on immigrant service needs in Ontario
UK releases new mental health strategy (UK)
The British government released its new mental health strategy on February 2, 2011. The strategy’s overarching goal is to mainstream mental health, making it as important as physical health, both in terms of service delivery and how it is valued by individuals. The document outlines a focus on promoting mental health and well-being for all […]Continue readingUK releases new mental health strategy (UK)