Due to health inequities and discrimination experienced by trans communities in Ontario, Rainbow Health Ontario and Sherbourne Health Centre have teamed up to launch Trans Health Connection. This new provincial program seeks to increase the capacity of Ontario’s primary health care system to provide high-quality comprehensive care to trans communities. The program will achieve this […]Continue readingNew program seeks to improve health care for Ontario’s trans communities
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Want to join a social circus troupe?
Talk to Youth Lately (TTYL) is a physical wellness, anti-stigma social circus troupe – and they are looking for two youth actors and one youth tech support person with lived experience of mental health issues to join their group. If you have always wanted to join the circus and are between the ages of 16 […]Continue readingWant to join a social circus troupe?
Provincial HSJCC conference registration is now open
Registration is now open for the Provincial Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee conference, taking place in Toronto from November 21 to 23, 2011. Titled “Human Services and Justice: Accomplishments, Changes and Opportunities,” this conference will focus on a wide range of topics relating to the criminal justice, and the mental health and addictions sectors. […]Continue readingProvincial HSJCC conference registration is now open
Understanding risk factors for postpartum depression
An article entitled, “Is mode of delivery associated with postpartum depression at 6 weeks: a prospective cohort study,” recently published by researchers from McMaster University, York University, the University of Toronto, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and Mount Sinai Hospital, examines the relationship between delivery mode (vaginal versus caesarean section) and postpartum depression. This is one […]Continue readingUnderstanding risk factors for postpartum depression
CMHA Kawartha Lakes Branch “Dance and Comedy” Show
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kawartha Lakes Branch is hosting a dance and comedy show on July 24, 2011 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Adelaide Place Retirement Community in Lindsay. The Country Rise Band and the comedy of Denis Grignon will entertain guests; draws, door prizes and refreshments will add to the […]Continue readingCMHA Kawartha Lakes Branch “Dance and Comedy” Show
RFP for Making Gains Knowledge Exchange
Mental health and addiction providers in the province of Ontario recently announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the 6th Making Gains Knowledge Exchange to be held March 2012. The Making Gains Knowledge Exchange is an opportunity for consumers, family and providers from across Ontario to come together to build a greater understanding of the […]Continue readingRFP for Making Gains Knowledge Exchange
ConnexOntario provides rich data source for policymakers, mental health and addictions researchers
ConnexOntario, an organization funded by the Government of Ontario, maintains a comprehensive database of drug, alcohol, problem gambling, and mental health services information. Service providers and other professionals link daily with ConnexOntario to provide current and accurate data about treatment beds, support groups, crisis lines and other health services. Program information is reconciled with the […]Continue readingConnexOntario provides rich data source for policymakers, mental health and addictions researchers
“Next to Normal” Opening Night
The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario (MDAO) is delighted to announce that it is part of the celebration on Opening Night of the hit Broadway show “Next to Normal.” The Tony and Pulitzer Award winning show is coming to the Four Seasons Centre Toronto, beginning July 19, 2011 and a portion of ticket sales for […]Continue reading“Next to Normal” Opening Night
Updates from the Mental Health Commission of Canada
Opening Minds is an anti-stigma initiative launched in 2009 by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). At that time, organizations across the country were invited to express interest in becoming a test site where a program would run and be evaluated. More than 50 programs were identified and selected. An overview of the Opening […]Continue readingUpdates from the Mental Health Commission of Canada
Crackdown on illegal OHIP billing
The provincial government is taking action to ensure Ontarians are not being charged extra fees to access health care services that are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). There is a new 1-800 number and email address that is available to any Ontarian who believes he or she has been “extra-billed” for an […]Continue readingCrackdown on illegal OHIP billing