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Pauktuutit, the national non-profit organization representing all Inuit women in Canada, has released a new report called "Cannabis in our Communities: What we Heard." This report comes after 11 months of engagement with Inuit women, their partners, and youth to learn more about their knowledge…

Join OPDI for our 3rd instalment in our August Speaker Series, on August 26, 2021. Marc Carroll will be sharing his story of lived experience with disabilities of a physical and mental health nature. He is an advocate for the independent living movement, and a writer, having written books and…

Please join us on Thursday, September 9th, 2021 from 2pm - 3pm ET for the Understanding Bipolar Disorder in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers. Please register at: https://hopeandme.as.me/bipolar

A one-hour, educational session that examines the mental health and well-being challenges Black Canadians face: Understanding and addressing anti-Black racism in all forms is an essential competency. However, in order for these efforts to be effective, there must be a foundational level of…

The Ontario Alliance to End Homelessness put together a Myths and Facts page for your use and distribution in your networks and communities. Check out the Myths Versus Facts on Encampments attachment below.

“Lacking vital literacy skills holds a person back at every stage of their life. As a child they won't be able to succeed at school, as a young adult they will be locked out of the job market, and as a parent they won't be able to support their own child's learning. This intergenerational cycle…

Mental health and addiction providers play an important role in the active offer of French language health services. Please join this webinar hosted by the Ontario Mental Health and Addictions Virtual Care Collaborative about the active offer of French language services. It will be presented by…

Course Objectives:

Just as physical first aid helps an individual with a physical injury prior to being provided with expert care, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is the support provided to a person who may be experiencing a decline in their mental…