The Canadian Mental Health Association, Toronto Branch is once again offering their free workshop series, “Opening Doors.” This project is aimed at strengthening, fostering and cultivating healthier communities in Ontario and is particularly beneficial to newcomers to Canada, mental health survivors and mental health professionals. By creating “safe spaces”, CMHA Toronto cultivates more inclusive and […]Continue readingOpening Doors project returns for third year
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Information request: Have individuals with mental health disabilities been required to travel with safety attendants?
The Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario (CMHA Ontario) is participating in consultations led by the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), the federal body responsible for removing undue obstacles to the mobility of people with disabilities in federally-regulated transportation (air, rail, and marine; also extra-provincial bus for some accessibility matters). The consultations stem from a recent situation […]Continue readingInformation request: Have individuals with mental health disabilities been required to travel with safety attendants?
Capacity building workshop
The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario (SSO) is hosting a workshop on June 22nd, offering specialty skills training to professionals who work with families caring for a loved one affected by a mental illness or addiction. Participants will learn how to build family member service strengths, and techniques to help them become more confident in assisting […]Continue readingCapacity building workshop
Engaging Francophones when you don’t speak French
HC Link is offering a webinar titled, “How to engage Francophones – when you don’t speak French!” This free webinar will provide insights into the benefits of engaging Francophone communities and overcoming the roadblocks encountered by Anglophones who have the desire and interest to do so, but lack the necessary skills. The webinar will look […]Continue readingEngaging Francophones when you don’t speak French
MHCC releases Canada’s first national mental health strategy
Canada’s first national mental health strategy, entitled “Changing Directions, Changing Lives: The Mental Health Strategy for Canada”, was released on May 8 by the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC). The strategy, launched during Mental Health Week, seeks to improve mental health and well-being for all Canadians and to build a mental health system that meets […]Continue readingMHCC releases Canada’s first national mental health strategy
Increased use of telemedicine for mental health in Northeast
Last year telemedicine for mental health and psychiatry care in the North East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) supported approximately 31,000 patient visits. This was a record number of people in the North being provided with care, reducing travel and wait times. Telemedicine use for mental health and psychiatry continues to increase as the NE […]Continue readingIncreased use of telemedicine for mental health in Northeast
Nova Scotia releases first provincial mental health strategy
Nova Scotia’s first provincial mental health strategy, entitled “Come Together: Report and Recommendations of the Mental Health and Addictions Strategy Advisory Committee”, was released in April by the provincial government. The report is the result of an extensive review of research, jurisdictional examples and consultations with over 1,200 Nova Scotians. The goal of the strategy is […]Continue readingNova Scotia releases first provincial mental health strategy
Nova Scotia health service providers to receive clinical peer support
Health service providers in Nova Scotia transitioning to a new electronic medical record (EMR) system will soon receive clinical peer support through an expansion of the interdisciplinary Nova Scotia EMR Peer Support Network. This initiative is offered by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness and Canada Health Infoway (Infoway). Infoway has developed this […]Continue readingNova Scotia health service providers to receive clinical peer support
MHCC welcomes Manitoba deputy minister to board of directors
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has welcomed Cindy Stevens, Deputy Minister of Manitoba Healthy Living, Seniors and Consumer Affairs, to its board of directors. Stevens’ background includes over 25 years in public sector management, including 14 years in senior executive roles with the Government of Manitoba. Together with Dan Florizone from Saskatchewan, Stevens represents […]Continue readingMHCC welcomes Manitoba deputy minister to board of directors
Research Snapshot: How well has the ACT program been carried out in Ontario?
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program is a large, Ontario-based service designed to help those with serious mental illnesses. ACT is considered an evidence-based practice. It aims to provide all aspects of support and rehabilitation for clients on an intensive, frequent, and time-unlimited basis. Recently, researchers in Hamilton and Toronto surveyed 67 of 79 ACT […]Continue readingResearch Snapshot: How well has the ACT program been carried out in Ontario?