The National Association of Women and the Law has developed a guide and podcast to help women learn about their economic rights when entering and leaving common-law relationships or marriages. It includes information about different legal definitions of spouse in Ontario, spousal and child support, economic abuse, the division of property, and has tools to […]Continue reading“Women’s Guide to Money, Relationships and the Law in Ontario”
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Anti-stigma webinar focused on child and youth mental health
Reducing stigma around child and youth mental health is the focus of a webinar co-hosted by the Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance of Canada (CDPAC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada’s (PHAC) Canadian Best Practices Initiative. The second of a three-part series on mental health promotion and mental illness prevention, this webinar builds on ‘what […]Continue readingAnti-stigma webinar focused on child and youth mental health
Be part of EENet’s new season of webinars
Evidence Exchange Network (EENet) is pleased to start a new season of webinars that will bring together mental health and addictions stakeholders from across the province—and the country! Our first webinar of the year, on Friday, January 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EST), is a continuation of the Health Canada Drug Treatment Funding […]Continue readingBe part of EENet’s new season of webinars
NEW: Rounding-up Research Reports
Starting this issue, we will be including Research Report Round-ups in EENet’s section of Mental Health Notes. Research Report Round-ups are summaries of research reports, presented in a user-friendly format. Evidence Exchange Network (EENet) has posted two new Round-ups. The first Round-up, “From This Point Forward: Ending Custodial Housing for People with Mental Illness in Canada,” summarizes a report about the custodial housing […]Continue readingNEW: Rounding-up Research Reports
Free HSJCC webinar on communicating with correctional facilities
The Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) in partnership with the Evidence Exchange Network (EENet) is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, January 22 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. on communicating with correctional facilities. Communication between community service providers and correctional facilities is crucial to client-centered care and safety. Communication is also […]Continue readingFree HSJCC webinar on communicating with correctional facilities
Deadline extended for submitting to HSJCC police-emergency room protocols project
The deadline for submission to the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) Police-Emergency Room Protocols Project has been extended to Thursday, January 31. The HSJCC is developing an “Information Guide on Police-Emergency Room Protocols.” The purpose of the HSJCC Info Guide is to assist police services and hospitals in Ontario to reduce emergency […]Continue readingDeadline extended for submitting to HSJCC police-emergency room protocols project
Research Snapshot: Preventing alcohol use problems among Aboriginal youth
Youth who experiment with alcohol may be at risk for future alcohol use problems. Previous studies and trends showed that Aboriginal youth may be at an even greater risk for developing these problems. However, new research refutes this. Researchers in Ontario surveyed Aboriginal youth who didn’t live on a reserve. The goal of the survey […]Continue readingResearch Snapshot: Preventing alcohol use problems among Aboriginal youth
Youth in Action forum will explore healthy living programs
CMHA Ontario’s Minding Our Bodies project will be hosting a one-day knowledge exchange forum in Thunder Bay on February 15, 2013, to explore the role of physical activity and healthy eating in youth mental health promotion and recovery from mental illness. The Youth in Action forum is intended for program managers, decision makers, frontline workers […]Continue readingYouth in Action forum will explore healthy living programs
Applications for 2013/2014 EnAbling Change program opening soon
The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario is launching the 2013/2014 “EnAbling Change” program. This program supports non-profit organizations to be leaders in helping others comply with Ontario’s accessibility standards. Through the program, financial support is provided to organizations to educate an industry or sector about their obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), […]Continue readingApplications for 2013/2014 EnAbling Change program opening soon
Senate inquiry on mental health and the correctional services system
On December 14, 2012, Senator Bob Runciman, the representative for Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes in Ontario, launched an inquiry focusing on the need to improve mental health treatment for offenders, particularly female offenders, in federal correctional facilities, and the viability of using outside mental health service providers. According to Senator Runciman’s press release, he […]Continue readingSenate inquiry on mental health and the correctional services system