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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