By admin on 25/03/2008 3:41 AM

The following is a news release of the event:

Brighton [UK] -based campaigner Anne Beales has been awarded an MBE for services to mental health. A long-standing campaigner for mental health, Anne has fought tirelessly over many years to improve access to mental health services and the rights of those with mental health needs. Anne’s role as Director of Service-User Involvement at national mental-health charity Together, is un ... Read More »

By admin on 14/03/2008 9:09 AM

On February 15, 2008, the Mental Health Commission
of Canada announced the appointment of new President
and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Howlett.

Mr. Howlett brings with him a lengthy history of service to
the private and public sector which will benefit the
Mental Health Commission of Canada as it moves forward.

By admin on 14/03/2008 9:06 AM

Did you know...

Established in 1998, CAMIMH is a very strong national voice for mental health organizations representing consumers, families, community mental health groups, and health care providers.

Currently the alliance is the sponsor of a national mental health literacy project and is home to Mental Illness Awareness Week (www.miaw.ca).

CAMIMH members include:
• Autism Society of Canada
• Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
• ... Read More »

By admin on 14/03/2008 9:06 AM

In February our BUILT Network project in New Westminster B.C. was featured on Vancouver Chinese television and radio news stations news as well as Chinese and Korean newspapers detailing the services which we are providing for new Canadians in the community. Many persons of Asian descent are enrolling in our eight-week program and the over 90% successful employment placement and retention rates are truly incredible.

We are very familiar with many barriers which are faced by new Canadian ... Read More »

By admin on 14/03/2008 9:04 AM

As you are likely aware, the National Network for Mental Health (NNMH) is a non profit organization and nationally recognized charity.

The organization continues to operate on the generous contributions of donors and through government grants and agreements.

At this time, the NNMH is experiencing financial difficulty which could lead us to the very first deficit faced by the organization in the past 10 years. The organization isn't in jeopardy, but rather wants to continue to wo ... Read More »

By admin on 14/03/2008 9:03 AM

The conference program for the International Conference on Self-Determination being held in Detroit Michigan, May 27 - 29, 2008 is now available.

International perspectives on progressive notions of mental health recovery, family supports, community membership, ending forced impoverishment and system change requirements will be part of the focus of the conference. The meetings will feature leaders from across disability and aging and relate the efforts being made across the world to make ... Read More »

By admin on 27/02/2008 11:21 AM

St. Catharines (February 27, 2008 ) Canada's only national non-diagnostic specific mental health consumer/driven organization which is national in scope and service from coast to coast to coast in Canada applauds the Federal Government for their support to the Mental Health Commission of Canada to serve those living at the margins of society.

In the Federal Budget 2008 appropriately themed "Advantage Canada", those living with mental illness, addictions and homelessness issues ... Read More »

By admin on 27/02/2008 3:47 AM

CALGARY, AB February 26, 2008 — Michael Kirby, Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), today expressed the Commission’s appreciation to the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, the Finance Minister, the Honourable James Flaherty and the Honourable Tony Clement, the Minister of Health, for their leadership in promising $110 million to the MHCC for research projects to help Canadians with mental illness who are homeless. A high percentage of homeless people in Canad ... Read More »

By admin on 27/02/2008 3:24 AM

February 8, 2008

The Ontario Human Rights Commission is pleased to release its Draft Policy on Mental Health Discrimination and Police Records Checks for public consultation. We invite you to make submissions on the Draft Policy by Monday, March 24, 2008.

The Commission has found that requirements, policies and practices relating to police records checks can have a discriminatory impact on persons with mental health-related disabilities, and possibly other individuals identified ... Read More »

By admin on 19/02/2008 5:00 AM

In April of 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that the Government of Canada had reached an agreement with the four private and public sector partners to establish The Canadian Museum for Human Rights as a national Museum to be located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In October, 2007 the Minister of Canadian Heritage appointed an Advisory Committee for the Museum to advise on the planning of the museum. This Committee wishes to
hear Canadians' thoughts and opinions and, as such, has launc ... Read More »