Ontario Federation of Community Mental Health and Addiction Programs

 

Contact1: David Kelly, Executive Director
Phone (Bus): (416)490-8900  Ext 22
(Fax): (416)490-8902
(Cell): (416)822-0712
E-mail: dkelly@ofcmhap.on.ca

Address: 806-250 Consumers Rd., Toronto, ON  M2J 4V6

Web Site: www.ofcmhap.on.ca

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Keys: Addiction; Addictions; Broad Determinants of Health; Case Management; Club Houses; Community Services; Counselling; Crisis Intervention; Detox Services; Mandatory Drug Testing; Mental Health; Mental Health Implementation Task Forces; Mental Health Reform; Recovery; Recovery Model; Rehabilitation Services; Supportive Housing; Withdrawal Management; Ontario*.

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Expertise: Mission statement:  the Federation brings together community mental health and addiction services in the province of Ontario to help members provide effective, high-quality services through information sharing, education, advocacy and unified effort. Established 1998; 4 employees.

 

Mandate: Vision statement:  the Federation envisions a community mental health and addiction system which is accessible, flexible, comprehensive and responsive to the needs of individuals, families and communities, shaped by many partnerships, respectful of human dignity and rights, and accountable to those it serves.   

 

Story Ideas:
2007
May 24, 2007: Tory lays out Treatment for Better Healthcare in Ontario

March 20, 2007: Employment Opportunity: Brick & Stone Masonry Pre-Apprenticeships/3 Full time Positions Available, Initial Assignment: CAMH Redevelopment 6 Months Contract (May - October 2007)
2006
HR Council enews, September 4, 2006: HR Tip of the Week: Employee Development; What's new? Introducing "SMOs"; Hot Topics: Communication is Key with Overworked Staff
2005
November 24, 2005: McGuinty Government Gives Local Communities Real Power Over Delivery Of Health Services; McGuinty Government Introduces Legislation to Address Local Health Care Needs
May 30, 2005: Federation Annual General Meeting & Workshops - June 28, 2005 at Radisson Hotel Toronto East
April 15, 2005: Eastern Ontario Summer Institute in Mental Health and Addictions 2005
March 22, 2005: Accountability Supports for Addictions and Mental Health Providers
January 20, 2005: Joint Submission to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
January 24, 2005: 2005 Campaign for Supportive Housing
January 12, 2005: New Funding Will Help Reduce The Criminalization Of People With Mental Illness; McGuinty Government Helping People With Mental Illness Stay Out Of Jail

updated: July 31, 2007

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