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
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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)
2011 CDCP health disparities report highlights suicide (USA)
A new report from the United States’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) highlights the impact of suicide in the United States over an eight-year period. A first of its kind, the CDCP report consolidates the most recent national data available on disparities in mortality, morbidity, behavioural risk factors, health care access, preventive health […]Continue reading2011 CDCP health disparities report highlights suicide (USA)
Study looks at prediction of a single psychotic episode (Australia)
Early treatment intervention following psychosis and social support are among factors associated with reducing or preventing subsequent psychotic episodes, according to a recent Australian study. Researchers focused on youth who had experienced a first-episode psychosis over a 7.5 year period. Out of the initial group of 413 youth interviewed through an early intervention program in […]Continue readingStudy looks at prediction of a single psychotic episode (Australia)
PSR/RPS Canada extends deadline to submit conference abstracts
Psychosocial Rehabilitation Canada (PSR/RPS Canada) has extended the date to submit abstracts to present at its 2011 conference, Enhancing Recovery: Family, Culture and Community, to take place September 26-29, 2011 in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. The planning committee will continue to accept proposals until March 1, 2011 for interactive presentations from individuals/families, programs and agencies […]Continue readingPSR/RPS Canada extends deadline to submit conference abstracts
Deadline for completing OHRC survey on mental health discrimination
The deadline for completing the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s (OHRC’s) anonymous survey on mental health discrimination is February 28. The purpose of the survey is to learn more about individuals with mental health and addiction disabilities and the human rights issues and barriers they face. The survey is part of a broader consultation process on […]Continue readingDeadline for completing OHRC survey on mental health discrimination
Rural Housing Network of Ontario changes name
The Rural Housing Network of Ontario (RHINO) has changed its name to the Ontario Rural Housing Action Network (ORHAN). The Ontario Rural Housing Action Network is a virtual network of housing agencies and concerned citizens who advocate for availability of affordable, safe and secure rural housing in Ontario. In changing their name, ORHAN is renewing […]Continue readingRural Housing Network of Ontario changes name
Peer Worker Research Project looks at best fit for peer support (UK)
The National Institute of Health Research in England is funding a 21-month project to examine the best way to introduce peer workers in the Mental Health National Health Service (NHS) Trust. The project emerged from recommendations outlined in the new UK mental health strategy. The research will consist of twelve case studies throughout England, a […]Continue readingPeer Worker Research Project looks at best fit for peer support (UK)
Provincial elder law conference materials available on LCO website
The papers and presentations from the 2010 provincial conference on elder law are now available online. The conference was jointly organized by the Law Commission of Ontario (LCO), the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly and the Canadian Centre for Elder Law as part of the LCO’s larger project on the law and older adults. The […]Continue readingProvincial elder law conference materials available on LCO website