A big thank you to Sheryl Spithoff for clearly stating the public health side of this debate. Check out the article in the Toronto Star and be sure to vote in their short poll!

https://www.thestar.com/opinio...ules-on-alcohol.html

Unison Health and Community Services with Edge West: Youth Drop-in 

We offer a non-judgmental, anti-oppressive, harm reduction, sex positive, LGBTQ2S positive space where youth can explore different topics related to their well-being.

Hours 

Tuesday-1:00-8:00 pm

Thursday-1:00-8:00 PM

Saturday- 1:30-4:30 PM

Hi Everyone, The OACCPP is hosting an incredible Conference Sept 20-21, Trauma, Resilience & Adaptability. Workshop topics range from CBT from Beck Institute, Psychometrist focused sessions, to working in communities that have experienced Trauma. 

Right now we are hosting a contest for the chance to win 50% off the price of registration simply by commenting on the Contest post featured on all of our social pages!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OACCPP/

As a family physician for over three decades, there are many times when our family practice patients require psychological support and are reluctant to see someone new.  Often, these patients would ask, can't I see you and talk about these issues?  As my family doctor, you know me, my family and I already trust you.  So it makes sense for family doctors to learn to do more counselling in our practice over issues that we see daily such as managing stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia, grief, anger, relationship and parenting issues.  The Department of Family and Communit

Helpful article from INTEGRATION AND IMPLEMENTATION INSIGHTS for front line mental health workers trying to work in advancing… practices for the communities we serve. The authors put substance to the idea of thinking beyond the individual, ringing true of the breadth involved with care system change that aims for “the long term” instead of “quick changes.” 

Individuals providing harm reduction services have spoken about some of the benefits and challenges of their role. The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction is currently conducting a study using an online survey to better understand the experiences of individuals who provide harm reduction services. Additionally, we would like to gather information about the services and supports that could be put in place to ensure the well-being of individuals performing this work.

Registration is now open the Knowledge Translation Professional Certificate (KTPC) October 21-25, 2019, presented by the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the University of Toronto.

Leading the way in Mental Health Training and Education

Good afternoon,

I recall a few months back CAMH hosted a grand round webinar on gay, bi, queer men and substance use.

Hoping someone can connect me to the recording of the presentation or the staff person that delivered it.

Many thanks,

Dane Griffiths, Associate Director, Gay Men's Sexual Health Alliancedgriffiths@gmsh.ca