The News and Events section will focus on the needs and concerns of workers practicing in the field of concurrent disorder within the Canadian context.
News
- On-site Psychiatric Consultation
“On-site psychiatric consultation improves access to homeless or transient clients.”
- CDSS: The Mirror of Change
“CDSS’ integration of mental health and addictions service is a reflection of the new health environment.”
- CDSS Launched
“The formal launch of CDSS signals a request for referrals and provides a start to its training program.”
- CDSS Presentation to the Toronto Central LHIN Mental Health and Addiction Council
“The Council gives advice for future planning.”
- Hand Sanitizer Poses Alcohol Abuse Risk
Some hand sanitizers can contain up to 70% ethyl alcohol (140 proof). This is the same type of alcohol found in liquor and it acts on the body similarly.
- Scarborough Addictions Services Partnership: To Fund Concurrent Disorders Manual
“The manual on concurrent disorders is intended to enhance workers’ skills.”
- Supportive Housing: Culturally Competent Toolkit
“The toolkit will assist in developing culturally competent supportive housing for persons with mental health and addictions.”
- Now Piloted: Common Mental Health Assessment Tool
“Sixteen Ontario agencies are involved in piloting the tool.”
Events
- Mental Health & Addiction 101
The Centre for Addiction and Mental health introduces a free series of web tutorials in English and French.