NewsToGo
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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