The Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants (OCASI) has launched a survey to gather information about the service needs of immigrants living in Ontario. The survey is part of Making Ontario Home, a province-wide study funded by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration. The survey, which takes approximately 30 minutes to complete, is confidential […]Continue readingParticipants needed for survey on immigrant service needs in Ontario
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UK releases new mental health strategy (UK)
The British government released its new mental health strategy on February 2, 2011. The strategy’s overarching goal is to mainstream mental health, making it as important as physical health, both in terms of service delivery and how it is valued by individuals. The document outlines a focus on promoting mental health and well-being for all […]Continue readingUK releases new mental health strategy (UK)
Transportation and health resource released (UK)
Evidence for the health impacts of different modes of transportation, including reference to mental health issues, are assembled in a resource intended to support transportation planning and environmental assessments in England. The Transport and Health Resource was prepared for the Department of Health and the Department of Transport to aid in the development of local […]Continue readingTransportation and health resource released (UK)
Information session about draft guide on police records checks
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
OHRC hosts human rights and mental health roundtable consultations
As part of broader consultations on human rights and mental health, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) is hosting a series of roundtable discussions across the province. The discussion topics will focus on questions about the rights of people with mental health disabilities and addictions to be free from discrimination in employment, housing and services. […]Continue readingOHRC hosts human rights and mental health roundtable consultations
Ontario government accepting written submissions to pre-budget consultation until February 1
Pre-budget consultations are being held across the province by the provincial Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs during January and February 2011. While the last day to participate in person has already passed, interested parties may continue to present written submissions until 5 p.m. on Tuesday February 1, 2011. Submissions can be sent to […]Continue readingOntario government accepting written submissions to pre-budget consultation until February 1
Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health special issue features SEEI
Systems Enhancement Evaluation Initiative (SEEI) principal investigators Drs. Lindsey George and Janet Durbin are guest editors of a SEEI special supplement issue of the Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health. 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. […]Continue readingCanadian Journal of Community Mental Health special issue features SEEI
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