NewsToGo
OPDI NewsToGo Issue #290 - November 25, 2011
1. OPDI Seeks Board Members
OPDI is currently seeking Board members. In accordance with OPDI’s by-laws, Board members must be a member in good standing of an OPDI member organization (there are general and associate seats) If you are interested please see the attached nomination letter and application. Please forward this email to consumer members, staff or directors of your organization whom you think would be interested and whom you can support as excellent board candidates.
Board_and_Committee_Nomination_Letter_2011.pdf
OPDI_Board__Committee_Membership_Application_2011.doc
2. Ontario Tax Credit Refund Information Sheet (from ISAC)
In last week’s NTG, we shared that the Ontario Government is bundling several tax credits and replacing them with a monthly benefit. People expecting a lump sum refund on those credits will be disappointed. Please refer to this information sheet for full details of what this could mean if using a tax preparation company’s services. We have attached an information sheet for your review.
You can also download this resource at the Income Security Advocacy Centre’s website:
http://www.incomesecurity.org/
3. “Living Your Rights” Lecture Series
This is a monthly lecture presented by Central LHIN and the PPAO that takes place at North York General Hospital Branson Site. The December lecture takes place Thursday, December 1 between 2:00 and 3:30 pm and the topic is “Informed Consent and Your Rights”. Please refer to the attached poster for full details for registration and information.
Living_Your_Rights_dec_12011_DOC.pdf
4. MHCC Peer Support Project Update (November 2011)
The update can be read here:
5. MHCC Co-Organizing Anti-Stigma Conference in Ottawa (June 4 – 6, 2012)
The Mental Health Commission of Canada and the World Psychiatric Association Scientific Section on Stigma and Mental Illness are putting together this international conference to bring together researchers, mental health professionals, policy makers and service users interested in stigma and discrimination. The focus will be on effective interventions to reduce stigma and discrimination against those with mental illness.
Abstract submissions information and registration for the “Together against Stigma: Changing how we see mental illness” conference can be found here:
http://www.togetheragainststigma2012.ca/index.php/omas/tas12
6. A Bittersweet Profile of Linda Chamberlain
Toronto Star columnist Catherine Porter writes an extended profile of this noted consumer/survivor for a reason; there is also an accompanying video:
7. Friendly Spike Theatre Founder To Receive City of Toronto Access Award
Congratulations to Ruth Ruth for winning this prestigious award. It will be presented to her as part of the 2011 Access, Equity, and Human Rights Awards ceremony at Toronto City Council Chambers (100 Queen Street W.) on December 8th, 2011 at 6:30 pm. Please RSVP at: (416) 392-7667; TTY (416) 338-0889; or email at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
To find out more about all the awards, visit this webpage:
http://www.toronto.ca/civicawards/
8. Toronto Star Atkinson Series: “Women and Alcohol”
This special coverage focuses on alcohol consumption as a major health policy issue:
http://www.thestar.com/topic/Atkinson2011
9. Anti-psychotic Medications Linked to Diabetes in Children
If it could happen to adults, it can do the same to kids:
10. National Empowerment Center Website Features Peer-Run Crisis Diversion
This American website has recently updated its content with a wealth of resources on peer-run alternatives to crisis intervention:
http://www.power2u.org/crisis-alternatives.html
11. Consumer-Operated Services Evidence-Based Practices Kit and Video
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) in the United States has released this useful resource and it is accompanied by a video that can be seen on YouTube.
The kit is downloadable at:
The video profiles a consumer-operated program and is available at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV0JSZ2k1oQ
12. Job Posting for Peer Supporter – Community Crisis Response Program (North York)
This position at St. Elizabeth’s Health Care is advertised at Charity Village with an application deadline of December 8th, 2011:
http://www.charityvillage.com/cvnet/viewlisting.aspx?id=243615&eng=True&fs=True&fa=False
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