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User profile image Emma Firsten-Kaufman -

Are you a service provider who works with refugees?

On behalf of Dr. Michaela Hynie, Dr. Branka Agic & Dr. Kwame McKenzie and the research team for Promising Practices in Accessing Virtual Mental Health: Supporting Refugees during COVID-19 :

You are invited to participate in a 10 minute anonymous online survey about mental health…

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User profile image Rossana -

Poll indicates mental health impact of COVID-19 at all-time high

A new survey is highlighting alarming trends that indicate the pandemic’s strain on the mental health of Ontarians has reached all-time highs.

The latest poll in a series conducted by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario, shows a troubling pattern of loneliness: More than half of…

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User profile image Angela -

Study to Assess the Capacity of the Mental Health and Substance Use Workforce to Respond to COVID-19

An interdisciplinary research team led by Dr. Mary Bartram at the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Dr. Ivy Bourgeault at the University of Ottawa and Canadian Health Workforce Network has asked us to inform you about an important study they are conducting. Their…

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Stats Can releases data on cannabis and alcohol use during COVID-19

Statistics Canada has released the results of a survey on cannabis and alcohol use during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Among those who had previously consumed cannabis, more than one-third (34%) reported that their consumption had increased during the pandemic. Among those who reported increased…

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User profile image Angela -

School Mental Health Ontario's 'Practical resources to support student mental health during COVID-19'

Check out SMHO's Student Mental Health Action Kit to access the lesson plans for early years through to secondary, including their new virtual field trip on stress management and coping, exploring the

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OPDI is Seeking Stories from Peer Supporters (paid opportunities)

The Ontario Peer Development Initiative is looking for Peer Supporters who would be interested in sharing their personal and/or professional experiences with Peer Support as a part of OPDI's training program.

All participants will be compensated for their work.

The two distinct…

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User profile image Ruxandra M -

Carleton University Study - Virtual Counselling in COVID-19

Dear Colleagues,My name is Ruxi Gheorghe, and I’m an MSW student at the Carleton University School of Social Work in Ottawa, Canada.Carleton's SIM Social Work Research Lab is currently conducting a pilot study on mental health professionals’ online/video-conferencing work in the context of COVID 19…
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User profile image Cap Angelica -

Volunteer opportunity on-line English classes for refugees and immigrants

The Salvation Army Immigrants & Refugee Services is looking for volunteers 

OBJECTIVES: To provide language skill training to assist immigrants and refugees in the process of settling in Canada.

QUALIFICATIONS:• Verbal and written fluency in English• Willingness to help…

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