substance use
New report: Healthcare Utilization and Clinical Comorbidities among People Who Died of a Substance-Related Toxicity Death in Ontario Forum topic
This joint report by the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network (ODPRN) and Public Health Ontario (PHO) highlights the high prevalence of healthcare needs and use among Ontarians who died of a substance-related toxicity. It aims to help provide insight into where and why individuals present to healthcare settings prior to death, with the goal of identifying gaps in access to care and supportive services for people who use substances.
The report found:
Mental Health First Aid Standard - Virtual Workshop - $199 Events
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis. Course participants will learn how to:
Webinar: Managing Substance Use Concerns in Housing First Settings Events
Join this webinar to hear from experts and practitioners in Canada and Finland and learn how to help Housing First participants who have substance use concerns. This webinar is the eighth in the International Housing First Webinar Series and is presented by the Canadian Housing First Network, the Housing First Europe Hub, and the Evidence Exchange Network at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.
Date: January 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 AM Eastern Time (3:00 PM GMT)
Don't miss out! Register for Tomorrow's HRI Talks - Is Involuntary Treatment an Answer? A Closer Look at Addiction and Recovery Events
HRI Talks - Is Involuntary Treatment an Answer? A Closer Look at Addiction and Recovery Events
Not available? All registrants will be emailed a link to the recording!
Event information:
December 12, 2024
7:00 - 8:00 PM EST on Zoom
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HRI Talks - Is Involuntary Treatment an Answer? A Closer Look at Addiction and Recovery Events
INSPIRE 2025: A Waypoint Research Institute Conference Events
✨The Call for Abstracts is now open. ✨
The Waypoint Research Institute is excited to announce our InSPIRE 2025 conference on taking place on June 2-4, 2025 at the Village Conference Centre in Blue Mountain, ON.
This conference focuses on Integrating Science, Practice, Innovation, Research and Experience (InSPIRE). Which will highlight and explore innovative and inclusive approaches to research, practice, and engagement in the mental health and substance use sector.
HRI Talks - Is Involuntary Treatment an Answer? A Closer Look at Addiction and Recovery Events
Event information:
December 12, 2024
7:00 - 8:00 PM EST on Zoom
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Menopause is a Mental Health and Addictions Concern Forum topic
It is encouraging to see a team at Ontario Health dedicated now to developing care standards for it. What is still lagging is our awareness of menopause as a factor in both mental health and addiction. Research is growing in this area. Below are a few recent journal articles.
Register Now for TEACH Specialty Course: Tobacco Interventions for Clients with Mental Illness and/or Substance Use Disorders Events
Direct Registration Link: https://teach.camhx.ca/moodle/course/view.php?id=130
Webinar: Housing First Worker Well-Being: Challenges and Important Practices Events
A Strong Start: Guiding Your Kids Through Back To School Challenges Events
Click here to register for this free presentation on September 10th, 2024 at 12:00PM - 1:30PM.
(12:00-1:00PM presentation with 30 minute Q&A period available afterward)