For the past year, the Mental Health Police Records Check Coalition (PRCC) has been working with the Ontario Human Rights Commission and the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement and Records Management Network (LEARN) to support the development of a draft police records check guideline for the province. To share information about the […]Continue readingInformation session about draft guide on police records checks
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MCSS seeks feedback on proposed changes to accessibility regulations
The Ministry of Community and Social Services (MCSS) is currently accepting public feedback on the proposed Integrated Accessibility Regulation (IAR) and proposed changes to the Customer Service Regulation. The public feedback process is required under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). The IAR harmonizes the AODA standards for information and communications, employment and transportation […]Continue readingMCSS seeks feedback on proposed changes to accessibility regulations
OHRC hosts human rights and mental health consultations for LGBTQ communities
As part of their broader consultations on human rights and mental health, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC), in partnership with Rainbow Health Ontario, is hosting two consultations for lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender/queer (LGBTQ) communities. The discussion will focus on the rights of LGBTQ people with mental health disabilities and addictions to be free from discrimination in employment, […]Continue readingOHRC hosts human rights and mental health consultations for LGBTQ communities
MHCC seeks participants for online evaluation survey
Participants are being sought for a formative evaluation of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). The evaluation, which will include focus groups and key informant interviews in addition to the survey, will assess the MHCC’s early achievements in relation to its five key strategies, effectiveness and impact. The process is required by the MHCC’s […]Continue readingMHCC seeks participants for online evaluation survey
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health special issue on SEEI
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 towards community mental health services in the province. Mental Health Notescontinues to explore the articles from the special issue, […]Continue readingCanadian Journal of Community Mental Health special issue on SEEI
Provincial HSJCC releases police/mental health collaboration report
The Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) has released a new report, Police and Mental Health: A Critical Review of Police/Mental Health Collaborations in Ontario. The report offers an examination of issues related to police/mental health collaboration in the province, and highlights successes and challenges of collaboration. Information contained in the report was obtained […]Continue readingProvincial HSJCC releases police/mental health collaboration report
CMHA Ontario makes submission to MCSCS Accessibility Roundtable
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario recently participated in an accessibility roundtable discussion hosted by the Deputy Minister — Correctional Services, of the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services (MCSCS). As part of the consultation, CMHA Ontario also presented the deputy minister with a written submission providing an overview of some key issues in the […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario makes submission to MCSCS Accessibility Roundtable
Ontario releases terms of reference for social assistance review
The Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services has released the terms of reference for the Commission for the Review of Social Assistance in Ontario. The purpose of the review is to provide recommendations and a plan of action that will increase the effectiveness of services for social assistance recipients. The document will guide the […]Continue readingOntario releases terms of reference for social assistance review
Ontario supports local initiatives targeting bed bug problem
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has invested $5 million to help the 36 public health units across Ontario fight bed bugs. Health units can apply for funding to support bed bug-related programs that emphasize coordination with other local services, education and awareness, and/or support for vulnerable populations. The money will also be used […]Continue readingOntario supports local initiatives targeting bed bug problem
Bell launches “Let’s Talk” campaign in support of mental health
Bell Canada has officially launched its “Let’s Talk” campaign, dedicated to reducing mental illness stigma, culminating on February 9, 2011 with the first annual Bell “Let’s Talk Day.” The Canadian communications company will donate five cents to programs dedicated to mental health for every text message sent and every long distance call made by Bell […]Continue readingBell launches “Let’s Talk” campaign in support of mental health