Applying and Qualifying for Ontario Works/Ontario Disability Support Program for Homeless or Precariously Housed Clients – Webinar – 2024-05-23
A Virtual Lunch and Learn Session Learning Objectives: • Learn about the qualifications and application process for both Ontario Works and ODSP• Learn how a client’s housing status may effective their eligibility and programs available to assist homeless clients with
Building Bridges – Empowering a People in a Remote Indigenous Community – 2019-11-05
Pikangikum First Nation is a remote Ojibway community in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario. Due to the high number of youth suicides, addictions, and mental health calls for service, the OPP brought the Community Response Unit (CRU) principles to
Community-Based Collaboration to Improve Health Outcomes in Vulnerable Communities [2023-11-15]
The High Priority Community Strategy provides innovative, culturally relevant, community-based healthcare delivery in the communities of Peel Region that were most disproportionately impacted by COVID-19. Employing a peer-led model of Community Health Ambassadors for education, awareness, health promotion, and community
Factors Influencing Mental Health and Criminal Justice Involvement – Bridging the Gap Between Two Sectors by Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
Five social determinants of health (income and employment; housing; education; discrimination; and social inclusion) and how they impact mental health and criminal justice involvement will be outlined. Promising practices and an expert panel discussion on future opportunities for system change and next
KOSSS Land Based and Youth Awareness Program – 2019-11-04
KOSSS Land Based and Intervention Program helps students refocus their priorities with school and life. It is a place where teachers and elders come in and work with students to help them learn about their identity, history and culture. They
Living and Dying on the Streets: The Social Determinants of Palliative Care – Webinar – 2021-03-16
Dr. Trevor Morey is a palliative care physician with the PEACH team (Palliative Education and Care for the Homeless) an outreach team that provides palliative and end of life care for people experiencing homelessness in Toronto, Ontario. He also is
Survivors of Homicide Victims and Mental Health – 2019-11-05
Family members and friends of victims of homicide violence face mental, physical, and spiritual health challenges as they learn to survive without their loved one. However, research has historically focused on perpetrators and victims of homicide violence and has neglected
