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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:

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User profile image Tammy -

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:

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User profile image Vincent -

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)

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User profile image Homewood Research Institute -

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
Click here to register 

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User profile image Kristy -

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.

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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.

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