NewsToGo
OPDI NewsToGo Issue #263 - July 16, 2010
1. Ontario Government Wants Public Sector Wage Freeze
Stay tuned for further developments – this could be an interesting summer:
2. Ontario Hospitals Face Deficits
According to this news report, the collective deficit among Ontario hospitals (more than one third of all facilities) is over $107 million dollars, with a disproportionate number in Northern Ontario. The article also points out to a lower base funding increase in the coming year as well as a new funding model that will cause more financial stress:
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/07/18/ont-hospitals.html
3. “Creating Together” LGBT Consultation
The session takes place Monday, September 13th, 12 noon till 5pm, at the 519 Community Centre, 519 Church Street, Toronto. Please note that you must register if you wish to attend this event.
Please refer to the attached flyer for full information.
Creating_Together_LGBT_Consultation_Announcement.pdf
4. PSR/RPS Canada Conference (Ottawa) – Early Registration Extended
Sharing, learning and networking in Ottawa takes place on Monday, September 20th for the Institutes and Tuesday, September 21st thru to Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 for the conference. Early Bird registration has been extended to July 30th, 2010. The conference registration form is attached.
The conference is at the Ottawa Marriott, 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
Register_for_PSR_Conference.pdf
Contact Info:
PSR/RPS Canada
PO Box #13060
140 Holland Street West, Bradford, Ontario L3Z 2Y5
Phone: 1-866-655-8548
Fax: (705) 456-9786
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
5. Mad Pride Week Review Article
The recent Mad Pride Week in Toronto resulted in a feature commentary in Metro newspaper:
http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/comment/article/581768—madness-brought-to-life-in-the-city
6. “Voices from the Street” Coordinator Featured in Toronto Star
The speakers’ bureau that is comprised of people with lived experience with poverty and/or mental health diagnoses received a boost in its public profile with the heartening story of the coordinator’s recovery story as profiled here:
http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/article/837262—escaping-the-poverty-trap
7. Private Member’s Bill Seeks to Stop Funded Ontario ECT
Cheri DiNovo, Parkdale NDP MPP has put out a private member’s bill in the Ontario Legislature around the issue of electroshock. We have two stories on this:
http://www.canada.com/Stigmatized+treatment+helpful+older+people+with+depression/3270410/story.html
8. Systemic Review of Peer Delivered Services Literature 1989-2009 (Resource)
This newly available resource is an excellent “plain language” summation (with bibliographic references) of peer provided services. It is available online at:
http://drrk.bu.edu/research-syntheses/psychiatric-disabilities//peer-services
9. Dr. Kwame McKenzie Featured in “The Agenda With Steve Paikin”
The knowledgeable psychiatrist speaks out on various topics around diversity. The blog entry that links to streaming video from those shows is available here:
10. Helmut Braun Award (Waterloo Region – Deadline July 30th)—repeat
The Helmut Braun memorial award was established in 2001 in memory of Helmut Braun, a local social activist, community researcher and an advocate for the rights of people with mental health and other life struggles. The fund contributes to the cost of post-secondary education for a student pursuing studies in:
• Social justice, peace and conflict resolution
• Community development
• Cross-cultural issues
• Community research and social change
Awards will be given yearly to one or two students in need of financial assistance. Each award will range between $1000 - $2000. The deadline for this year is July 30, 2010. More information about the award and application process is available at:
http://www.communitybasedresearch.ca/Page/View/Yearly_Scholarship_Award.html
11. Schizophrenia Societies Key Message Survey (repeat)
The Schizophrenia Society of Canada Education and Advocacy Committee has created a survey on Common Key Messages. The results of this survey will help define the key messages of the Schizophrenia as a whole. Please circulate this throughout your network. Completing the survey on-line is ideal (fast and easy collection) but we are also including a PDF version. Please complete by July 15th 2010. However, feel free to print this out and ask for it to be returned by mail to Neasa Martin, 15 Wayland Ave. Toronto, ON M4E 3C6.
The survey link is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ssckeymessagesurvey
Thank you in advance for your support on this important project.
12. Bloor Street Viaduct Barrier and Suicide Rates
When the barrier for the Bloor Street Viaduct in Toronto went up, it was because of the concern that it was a “suicide magnet”. There was an alternate belief that the money would be better spent on services instead. A new study has shed light on the issue:
13. Storytelling Workshop (Limited Registration for Toronto)
Please check out the enclosed flyer to learn how to share your recovery story.
14. Rainbow End Job Posting (Community Economic Development Program, Hamilton)
Please refer to the attached job ad for a Manager of Operations.
Manager_of_Operations_JD_(2).pdf
15. NNMH Executive Director Position (repeat)
The full job posting is attached.
16. George Brown Augmented Education Programs Info Sessions
The Construction Craft Worker Extended Training (CCWET) offers a session on Wednesday, August 11, 2010 in Room E326 at 12:30 pm, at the Casa Loma Campus (146 Kendal Avenue). Application Deadline: February 4, 2011.
The Assistant Cook Extended Training (ACET) offers a session on Thursday, August 12, 2010 in Room 538E at 1:00 pm, at the St. James Campus, 200 King Street E. Application Deadline is October 22, 2010.
Please RSVP at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call (416) 415-5000 x 6790.
Please give us your name, phone number, indicate which info session you’ll be attending and number of people attending.
Attendance to the information session is NOT mandatory
Augmented Education Programs
ST James Campus; 200 King ST E Room 576D Toronto, ON M5A3W8
Tel: (416) 415-5000 x 6790
Fax: (416) 415-2432
Email: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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OPDI NewsToGo Issue #262 - July 9, 2010
1. Mental Health Peer Support Workers To Be Trained in Diabetes Prevention and Self-Management (repeat)
Please refer to the attached press release describing this project which is a collaboration of CMHA, Ontario Division, OPDI, and PCSLL (Provincial Consumer/Survivor LHIN Leads).
Diabetes_Prevention_Press_Release.pdf
2. “Creating Together” Officially Launched (repeat)
The Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge Exchange Network (OMHAKEN) is leading a province-wide consultation to co-create a research agenda for the next few years. Please view the enclosed press release for full details.
Creating_Together_Announcement.pdf
MP_2010_Poster_Draft_MPOCT_July_2010.pdf
SURVIVOR_SHOWCASE_POSTER_July_15_2010_(2).pdf
Mad_Pride_Week_listings_2010.pdf
4. News Story on Zyprexa Class Action Lawsuit
5. MHCC Update
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has published its Summer 2010 issue which is available online at:
6. Schizophrenia Societies Key Message Survey
The Schizophrenia Society of Canada Education and Advocacy Committee has created a survey on Common Key Messages. The results of this survey will help define the key messages of the Schizophrenia as a whole. Please circulate this throughout your network. Completing the survey on-line is ideal (fast and easy collection) but we are also including a PDF version. Please complete by July 15th 2010. However, feel free to print this out and ask for it
to be returned by mail to Neasa Martin, 15 Wayland Ave. Toronto, ON M4E 3C6.
The survey link is: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ssckeymessagesurvey
Thank you in advance for your support on this important project.
7. Vienna Declaration Calls for Scientific Evidence into Illicit Drug Policies
28 June 2010 [Vienna, Austria] – The International AIDS Society, the International Centre for Science in Drug Policy and the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS today launched a global drive for signatories to the Vienna Declaration, a statement seeking to improve community health and safety by calling for the incorporation of scientific evidence into illicit drug policies. The Vienna Declaration is the official declaration of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2010), the biennial meeting of more than 20,000 HIV professionals, taking place in Vienna, Austria from 18 to 23 July 2010.
The Vienna Declaration describes the known harms of conventional “war on drugs” approaches and states: “The criminalisation of illicit drug users is fuelling the HIV epidemic and has resulted in overwhelmingly negative health and social consequences. A full policy reorientation is needed. … Reorienting drug policies towards evidence-based approaches that respect, protect and fulfill human rights has the potential to reduce harms deriving from current policies and would allow for the redirection of the vast financial resources towards where they are needed most: implementing and evaluating evidence-based prevention, regulatory, treatment and harm reduction interventions.”
The Vienna Declaration calls on governments and international organizations, including the United Nations, to take a number of steps, including:
• Undertake a transparent review the effectiveness of current drug policies;
• Implement and evaluate a science-based public health approach to address the harms stemming from illicit drug use;
• Scale up evidence-based drug dependence treatment options;
• Abolish ineffective compulsory drug treatment centres that violate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and
• Unequivocally endorse and scale up funding for the drug treatment and harm reduction measures endorsed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations.
The Declaration also calls for the meaningful involvement of people who use drugs in developing, monitoring and implementing services and policies that affect their lives.
Again, the web address for the Vienna Declaration is http://www.viennadeclaration.com/.
For a backgrounder on this topic, please refer to:
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/story_print.html?id=3210808&sponsor
8. Pat Capponi Blogs on the G20 Summit
Her two most recent entries can be found here:
http://thestar.blogs.com/yourcitymycity/author-pat-capponi/
9. Sandi Naiman Blogs with Dr. Grohol’s Psychcentral.com
Her latest entry deals with peer support:
http://blogs.psychcentral.com/coming-out-crazy/2010/06/i-need-you-part-two/#more-3076
10. Helmut Braun Award (Waterloo Region – Deadline July 30th)
The Helmut Braun memorial award was established in 2001 in memory of Helmut Braun, a local social activist, community researcher and an advocate for the rights of people with mental health and other life struggles. The fund contributes to the cost of post-secondary education for a student pursuing studies in:
• Social justice, peace and conflict resolution
• Community development
• Cross-cultural issues
• Community research and social change
Awards will be given yearly to one or two students in need of financial assistance. Each award will range between $1000 - $2000. The deadline for this year is July 30, 2010. More information about the award and application process is available at:
http://www.communitybasedresearch.ca/Page/View/Yearly_Scholarship_Award.html
11. National Network for Mental Health Executive Director Position
The full job posting is attached.
12. CRCT has Two Job Postings Available (Toronto Area)
Please see the attached ads for a housing support worker and an administrative assistant.
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OPDI NewsToGo Issue #261 - June 25, 2010
1. Mental Health Peer Support Workers To Be Trained in Diabetes Prevention and Self-Management
Please refer to the attached press release describing this project which is a collaboration of CMHA, Ontario Division, OPDI, and PCSLL (Provincial Consumer/Survivor LHIN Leads).
Diabetes_Prevention_Press_Release.pdf
2. “Creating Together” Officially Launched
The Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Knowledge Exchange Network (OMHAKEN) is leading a province-wide consultation to co-create a research agenda for the next few years. Please view the enclosed press release for full details.
3. “Have You Used Zyprexa (Olanzapine)?” (Class Action Lawsuit Preliminary Settlement in Canada Details) – update
The latest information and contacts for interested parties can be found at this website:
http://www.zyprexaclassaction.ca/
4. HST Tax Information
This government website provides information on the new HST tax coming on July 1, 2010.
http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/families.html#transitionpay
To find out more about the Transition Benefit (the first payment went out earlier this month), please visit:
http://www.rev.gov.on.ca/en/taxchange/families.html#transitionpay
5. Social Assistance Review Advisory Council Releases Report
This panel was convened last year with an eye to revisiting ODSP, Ontario Works, and other programs. We have a news article, an op-ed from Carol Goar, and the neutral response from the Minister:
http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/sacouncil/index.aspx
6. 2011 Rent Increase Guideline
The rate for 2011 will be 0.7%. For more information, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs website is located at:
http://news.ontario.ca/mah/en/2010/06/2011-rent-increase-guideline.html
7. US Report on Certified PS Specialists (Resource)
We have attached a copy of a four-page newsletter from the Pennsylvania-based Clearinghouse about the role of Certified Peer Support Specialists across America.
This report can be accessed online also at:
http://www.mhselfhelp.org/pubs/view.php?publication_id=195
8. Canadian Hearing Voices Network Event: “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
Please see the flyer that describes this July 19th forum in Toronto that has a different take on what means to hear voices. For more information, contact Brian McKinnon, 416-285-7996, ex. 227, or
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
9. Community-University Partnerships Conference (Waterloo Region)
A call for proposals has gone out for CU Expo 2011. The theme is on strengthening local communities.
The conference organizing committee invites participants to submit summaries of potential presentations. For more information regarding themes, streams and presentation formats, please visit the conference website at http://www.cuexpo2011.ca
Application deadline: July 1, 2010.
Please contact Bonnie McCutcheon at the Centre for Community Based Research with any questions, by phone at (519) 741-1318 ext. 226 or email at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
10. A Novel Fundraising Challenge Worth Publicizing (repeat)
Please click on this link and consider supporting this amazing effort to raise awareness about youth mental health in Grey/Bruce County:
http://www.climbingtoconquer.com/
11. The iPhone, Apps, and Mental Health
This news story suggests how smartphones may be used to manage mental wellness:
12. MHCC Update
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has two current Board vacancies and is accepting applications for volunteers to the Advisory Committees:
http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/Pages/VolunteerOpportunities.aspx
13. Rouge Valley Health System Peer Specialist
This position would be of interest to Durham Region residents. The job ad can be found at:
http://www.workinginmentalhealth.ca/forms/frmShowJob.aspx?REC=JOB&ID=2335
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NewsToGo is OPDI’s e-mail update providing timely and meaningful information to its stakeholders. The ideas expressed are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of OPDI. We welcome your submissions; please direct them to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Preference will be given to material which directly relates to OPDI member affiliates and issues of concern to consumer/survivors throughout Ontario. We reserve the right to edit the length and style of all materials submitted. The current and back issues of NewsToGo can be found at http://www.opdi.org.
OPDI NewsToGo Issue #260 - June 4, 2010
1. Ontario Passes “Excellent Care For All Act”
This legislation places greater accountability on healthcare providers and hospital executives around patient quality care.
The relevant press releases with backgrounders are here:
http://www.news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2010/06/improving-health-care-for-all-ontarians.html
http://www.news.ontario.ca/mohltc/en/2010/05/improving-health-care-for-ontarians.html
For an archived video and a PowerPoint presentation, you may find this resource useful:
2. Ontario Health Quality Council Report (Mental Health Excerpt)
A readable summary with links to the full report and “success stories” is available here:
http://www.ohqc.ca/en/yearlyreport.php
The success story about how reducing readmissions by persons with a mental health diagnosis to the emergency department at North York General Hospital has been excerpted for your information and is attached.
OHQC_Success_Stories_NYGH_MH_Readmissions.pdf
Here are two mainstream media pieces; the second one is an opinion piece from the CEO of the Council.
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2010/06/03/the-log-jam-blocking-ontarios-hospital-beds/
3. “Have You Used Zyprexa (Olanzapine)?” (Class Action Lawsuit Preliminary Settlement in Canada Details)—repeat
Please read carefully the details of a preliminary class action lawsuit settlement filed on behalf of Canadians using this medication prior to June 6, 2007 and who have developed diabetes and related disorders. We have attached this letter (forwarded to NewsToGo by a contributor – thank you) for your information. Please follow the hyperlinks and read the information carefully if it applies to you.
A copy of the full legal notice can be viewed at http://www.classaction.ca (English & French), http://www.classproceedings.ca, and http://www.poynerbaxter.com
Note: British Columbia and Quebec have separate but related class actions.
Cdn_Zyprexia_Class_action_settlement_info_.pdf
4. 25in5 Network for Poverty Reduction on the Special Diet Allowance
The coalition has spelled out its five Principles on how the Special Diet Allowance (in the process of being eliminated by the Ministry of Community and Social Services) might best be replaced by a special nutritional program. This can be accessed from their blog at:
5. Online Survey: Using an Equity Lens Framework in Healthcare
Do you know what an equity lens is? Are you are healthcare professional service provider?
Whatever your answer, the Ontario Health Promotion E-newsletter invites you to respond to this survey by ECHO – Improving Women’s Health in Ontario.
The full details are available at:
6. Ontario Women’s Health Survey (repeat)
Please encourage women you know to take a moment to fill out a 20 minute electronic survey about the health issues that are of most interest to them, especially in relation to personal experiences with health, services, information and treatment. The information gathered will help to increase our understanding and provide an overview of the health issues for women in Ontario. The survey is anonymous and seeks to hear from women across Ontario. We are encouraging women from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds to participate in the survey. We strongly encourage women who are often under-represented in women’s health research, including but not limited to: Aboriginal women, immigrant and refugee women, rural women, lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans women and women with disabilities to fill out the survey and ensure the issues are represented.
This survey is part of a project called Health Research and Knowledge Translation: Including the Voices of Ontario Women. This project is being carried out by a partnership that includes the Ontario Women’s Health Network, and is under the guidance of an Advisory Committee. The project is funded by Echo: Improving Women’s Health in Ontario, an agency of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Please pass on the survey link to women you work with, friends, family members and other women in the community. Fill out your survey today!!
The survey is available online until June 27 at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/womenhealth
7. Seniors’ Mental Health in Ontario – What You Need to Know – How You Can Shape the Feature (Toronto) —repeat
This Wednesday June 16th event is featured in the CMHA Ontario listings:
http://www.ontario.cmha.ca/events.asp?fn=view&id=3465
8. OMHAKEN Updates
The website now features a paper on Employment and Education for People with Mental Illness which is a collaboration of CMHA Ontario and CAMH. An Annotated Bibliography on this topic is available. We have also attached their latest e-newsletter that profiles the “Taking Culture Seriously in Community Mental Health” project, a CURA study led by the Centre for Community-Based Research (CCBR). The website portal is:
https://www.ehealthontario.ca/portal/server.pt?open=512&objID=1398&PageID=0&cached=true&mode=2
OMHAKEN_Newsletter_March_-_April_2010.pdf
9. Ontario Trillium Foundation Upcoming Deadline
The Ontario Trillium Foundation accepts funding applications three times a year. This is a reminder that the next upcoming deadline is July 1, 2010.
For more information, please check their website:
http://www.trilliumfoundation.org/cms/en/app_materials.aspx
10. A Novel Fundraising Challenge Worth Publicizing
Please click on this link and consider supporting this amazing effort to raise awareness about youth mental health in Grey/Bruce County:
http://www.climbingtoconquer.com/
11. Crisis Peer Support Worker Wanted (Brantford)
Brantford Vocational Training Association is accepting applications for the position of Crisis Peer Support Worker. This is a permanent position (21 hours weekly) offering competitive pay and benefits.
Please apply by email to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by June 18, 2010.
The job posting is enclosed.
Job_Ad_Crisis_Peer_Support_Worker.pdf
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NewsToGo is OPDI’s e-mail update providing timely and meaningful information to its stakeholders. The ideas expressed are those of the individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of OPDI. We welcome your submissions; please direct them to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Preference will be given to material which directly relates to OPDI member affiliates and issues of concern to consumer/survivors throughout Ontario. We reserve the right to edit the length and style of all materials submitted. The current and back issues of NewsToGo can be found at http://www.opdi.org.
OPDI NewsToGo Issue #259 - May 28, 2010
1. “Have You Used Zyprexa (Olanzapine)?” (Class Action Lawsuit Preliminary Settlement in Canada Details)
Please read carefully the details of a preliminary class action lawsuit settlement filed on behalf of Canadians using this medication prior to June 6, 2007 and who have developed diabetes and related disorders. We have attached this letter (forwarded to NewsToGo by a contributor – thank you) for your information. Please follow the hyperlinks and read the information carefully if it applies to you.
A copy of the full legal notice can be viewed at http://www.classaction.ca (English & French), http://www.classproceedings.ca, and http://www.poynerbaxter.com
Note: British Columbia and Quebec have separate but related class actions.
2010.05_.20_Cdn_Zyprexia_Class_action_settlement_info__.pdf
2. “The Partnership” Discussion Paper on the Integration of Mental Health and Addiction Services” (repeat)
OPDI is a member (along with Addictions Ontario, CAMH, CMHA Ontario, OFCMHAP (“the Federation”), and OAPC of “the Partnership”. We are pleased to forward, for your information, a discussion paper on the integration of mental health and addictions services. This discussion paper has just been submitted to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions, as that committee moves into writing its final report.
The Select Committee’s interim report, published in March 2010, can be accessed at:
Reference to peer support may be found on Page 16 of the report.
We have attached the cover letter as well as the paper for your information.
3. Ontario Women’s Health Survey
Please encourage women you know to take a moment to fill out a 20 minute electronic survey about the health issues that are of most interest to them, especially in relation to personal experiences with health, services, information and treatment. The information gathered will help to increase our understanding and provide an overview of the health issues for women in Ontario. The survey is anonymous and seeks to hear from women across Ontario. We are encouraging women from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds to participate in the survey. We strongly encourage women who are often under-represented in women’s health research, including but not limited to: Aboriginal women, immigrant and refugee women, rural women, lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans women and women with disabilities to fill out the survey and ensure the issues are represented.
This survey is part of a project called Health Research and Knowledge Translation: Including the Voices of Ontario Women. This project is being carried out by a partnership that includes the Ontario Women’s Health Network, and is under the guidance of an Advisory Committee. The project is funded by Echo: Improving Women’s Health in Ontario, an agency of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
Please pass on the survey link to women you work with, friends, family members and other women in the community. Fill out your survey today!!
The survey is available online until June 27 at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/womenhealth
4. CrossCurrents: Psychiatric Hospitals and Physical Health (repeat)
This submission comes from the editor of CrossCurrents (http://www.camhcrosscurrents.net), a Canadian mental health and addictions magazine.
For our theme issue about chronic physical disease and mental illness, we’re developing a story about how psychiatric hospitals and other inpatient environments are bad for people’s physical health because they do not provide healthy food or give people much opportunity to exercise or be active. If you have been an inpatient, I would like to hear from you about your experience. Your comments will remain anonymous. Please submit to (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
I’d like to know:
1. Do you think inpatient psychiatric hospitals are bad for your physical health? How?
2. What can psychiatric hospitals do to better care for the physical health of inpatients?
Hema Zbogar
Editor, CrossCurrents
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
33 Russell St., Toronto, Ontario , Canada M5S 2S1
Tel: 416 595-6714 Fax: 416 595-6892 http://www.camhcrosscurrents.net
5. Online Learning Opportunities On Rehabilitation and Community Integration
The Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University offers a series of four webinars in July and August:
http://www.bu.edu/cpr/training/workshops
The University of Illinois at Chicago has a new curriculum (in six parts), which was prepared by the University of Pennsylvania Collaborative on Community Integration:
http://www.cmhsrp.uic.edu/nrtc/upenn.course.asp
6. “Telling Our Stories: Disability Should Not Equal Poverty” (Toronto)
This July 7th event is sponsored by the ODSP Action Coalition and features a panel discussion moderated by Toronto Star Editorial Columnist Carol Goar. We have attached the poster for your information.
Telling_Our_Stories_Event_July_7th_Invitation_final.pdf
7. “It’s Your Metabolism! Or is it??” (Toronto)
The Mood Disorders Association of Ontario offers this free admission (but donations gratefully accepted) to this “Distinguished Speakers” event. The topic is the metabolic implications of mental health diagnoses and the medications as well.
We have attached the poster for this Wednesday, June 9th event at North Toronto Community Centre (200 Eglinton Avenue West) at 7 pm with three panelists
DistinguishedSpeakersMetabolism.pdf
8. Seniors’ Mental Health in Ontario – What You Need to Know – How You Can Shape the Future (Toronto)
This Wednesday June 16th event is featured in the CMHA Ontario listings:
http://www.ontario.cmha.ca/events.asp?fn=view&id=3465
9. “Grounding Trauma, 2010: Trauma, the Worker and the Workplace” (London, Ontario)
Conference Location: June 14th & 15th, 2010
Huron University College
London, Ontario, Canada
$280 + GST
For Details and Registration, CLICK HERE:
http://cast-canada.ca/GroundingTrauma2010.html
Questions? (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 1-705-749-6145
10. “Widening the Lens on Peer Support” – June 21 and 22 in Thunder Bay (repeat)
OPDI Executive Director Deb Sherman is one of the featured speakers at this event to learn from experts in how to implement delivery of Peer Support. We have attached the flyer for this workshop.
11. Funding Available (Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health) (repeat)
Registered charities are eligible for $1.5 million in funding. The catch: the announcement was posted on the website May 19th, and the deadline to apply for funding is May 31, 2010 at 5 pm.
The application form and detailed instructions are available here:
http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/aboutus/cpfoundation/grant_process.jsf
Here’s the full press release:
http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/aboutus/cpfoundation/news/2010_may_funding.jsf
12. Peer Recovery Education Coordinator Position (GTA – York Region/South Simcoe)
Please find the attached job posting for a part-time contract person.
Job_Posting_Culture_of_Recovery_Peer_—_Recovery_Education_Coordinator.pdf
Congratulations to the Krasman Centre and its partners (including the Gerstein Centre and Houselink) in securing the Ontario Trillium grant to make this project possible.
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