The Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH)’s community-based Mental Health Program has been collaborating with Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences. The Central East Local Health Integration Network (CE LHIN)’s board approved the collaboration, considered a “voluntary integration,” in late April 2010. Both organizations were exploring new ways to help improve mental health services in the […]Continue readingVoluntary integration of mental health services in CE LHIN
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Canadian health care leaders discuss primary health care
In early 2010, twenty health care leaders from across Canada came together to discuss primary health care. The Health Council of Canada sponsored the day-long discussion on health care reform through the McMaster Health Forum. Participants acknowledged that Canada’s ability to provide good-quality primary health care is not where it should (and needs to) be. […]Continue readingCanadian health care leaders discuss primary health care
EnHANCE project offers teleseminars
The EnHANCE Ontario project team is offering a series of teleseminars designed to increase awareness about the project and its deliverables, educate participants about the importance of interprofessional collaboration, and share recommendations and steps for enhancing inter-organizational relationships in their local context. EnHANCE stands for Enabling Collaboration in Primary and Mental Health Care and Addictions […]Continue readingEnHANCE project offers teleseminars
Canadians’ use of mental health services in later life studied
A new national survey looked at the prevalence of service use as well as the social, demographic and need factors associated with the utilization of mental health services among adults who are 55 years of age and older. The survey had a large, representative sample of Canadians. Secondary data from the Canadian Community Health Survey: […]Continue readingCanadians’ use of mental health services in later life studied
Toolkits for evidence-based practices available from SAMHSA
Five toolkits that promote the use of evidence-based practices in mental health services are available from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) and its Centre for Mental Health Services (CMHS). The toolkits, known as Evidence-Based Practice KITs (which stands for Knowledge Informing Transformation), are part of the administration’s science-to-services strategy. The following […]Continue readingToolkits for evidence-based practices available from SAMHSA
Psychiatric Services journal highlights research on justice and mental health
The May 2010 issue of Psychiatric Services, a journal of the American Psychiatric Association, highlights research on justice and mental health issues. Five articles focus on people with mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system, including information about who they are, how to provide appropriate treatment, and the programs that are available that […]Continue readingPsychiatric Services journal highlights research on justice and mental health
SAMI program announces call for fellowship applications
The Social Aetiology of Mental Illness (SAMI) Training Program is now accepting applications for fellowships beginning in September 2010. SAMI is based at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the University of Toronto, but includes international partners from across the globe. SAMI is a centre of excellence for the study of the […]Continue readingSAMI program announces call for fellowship applications
Focus on Equity: Exploring the Diverse Faces of Mental Illness
Network, Spring 2010 Volume 26, Number 1 IN THIS ISSUE: Guest Editorial: Mental Health and Human Rights – Where the Margins Intersect: Multiple Identities, Multiple Barriers – Put Equity into Action – A Bank of One’s Own: Ottawa’s No-Fee Banking Project – Working with the Whole Picture – Building an Inclusive Agenda – Equity and […]Continue readingFocus on Equity: Exploring the Diverse Faces of Mental Illness
CMHA Ontario Applauds and Supports Proposed New Bill That Protects the Financial Savings of Ontarians with Disabilities
CMHA, Ontario applauds the creation of the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) plan, recently announced in Budget 2007, and fully supports the passing of Bill 94 because the Bill recognizes the value of providing financial security to Ontario’s most vulnerable. Bill 94 was introduced to the Ontario Legislature on June 12, 2008 through a private […]Continue readingCMHA Ontario Applauds and Supports Proposed New Bill That Protects the Financial Savings of Ontarians with Disabilities
Fall 2009: Mental Health Crisis
Network, Fall 2009 Volume 25, Number 2 IN THIS ISSUE: Guest Editorial: Caring for Our Most Vulnerable Is the True Measure of a Civil Society – Here’s Your Hat, What’s Your Hurry? – From “Emergency Couch” to Emergency Care – Still Waiting… – Engaging Youth in Crisis: Keira’s Story – First Responders – Tip Sheet: […]Continue readingFall 2009: Mental Health Crisis