By admin on 27/02/2008 11:21 AM

St. Catharines (February 27, 2008 ) Canada's only national non-diagnostic specific mental health consumer/driven organization which is national in scope and service from coast to coast to coast in Canada applauds the Federal Government for their support to the Mental Health Commission of Canada to serve those living at the margins of society.

In the Federal Budget 2008 appropriately themed "Advantage Canada", those living with mental illness, addictions and homelessness issues ... Read More »

By admin on 27/02/2008 3:47 AM

CALGARY, AB February 26, 2008 — Michael Kirby, Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), today expressed the Commission’s appreciation to the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, the Finance Minister, the Honourable James Flaherty and the Honourable Tony Clement, the Minister of Health, for their leadership in promising $110 million to the MHCC for research projects to help Canadians with mental illness who are homeless. A high percentage of homeless people in Canad ... Read More »

By admin on 27/02/2008 3:24 AM

February 8, 2008

The Ontario Human Rights Commission is pleased to release its Draft Policy on Mental Health Discrimination and Police Records Checks for public consultation. We invite you to make submissions on the Draft Policy by Monday, March 24, 2008.

The Commission has found that requirements, policies and practices relating to police records checks can have a discriminatory impact on persons with mental health-related disabilities, and possibly other individuals identified ... Read More »

By admin on 19/02/2008 5:00 AM

In April of 2007, Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that the Government of Canada had reached an agreement with the four private and public sector partners to establish The Canadian Museum for Human Rights as a national Museum to be located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In October, 2007 the Minister of Canadian Heritage appointed an Advisory Committee for the Museum to advise on the planning of the museum. This Committee wishes to
hear Canadians' thoughts and opinions and, as such, has launc ... Read More »

By admin on 19/02/2008 4:58 AM

As you are likely aware, the National Network for Mental Health (NNMH) is a not for profit organization and nationally recognized charity.

The organization continues to operate on the generous contributions of donors and through government grants and agreements.

At this time, the NNMH is experiencing financial difficulty and is reaching out to you now to request that you consider a finacial gift to the organization so that we can continue to serve the mental health consumer popul ... Read More »

By admin on 19/02/2008 4:56 AM

The National Network for Mental Health has worked tirelessly over the past decade to:
• advocate for better government programs and services for persons with mental health issues/illness/disability
• create capacity building materials and experiences to support peer based support systems within Canada
• create employment programs that best suit the needs of our population to ensure access for our folks into the workplace
• work with other organizations to better enhance the quality o ... Read More »

By admin on 19/02/2008 4:44 AM

The Center for Self Determination is presenting the International Conference on Self-Determination, May 27th to 29th, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan at the spectacular Renaissance Center along the Detroit River separating Canada and the United States.

International perspectives on progressive notions of mental health recovery, family supports, community membership, ending forced impoverishment and system change requirements will be part of the focus of the conference. The meetin ... Read More »

By admin on 09/01/2008 6:05 AM

Dear Mental Health Stakeholder;
The Mental Health Commission of Canada Knowledge Exchange Centre initiative is interested in your advice and support. We are conducting a survey to advise us with respect to the creation of our Knowledge Exchange Centre. The survey will assist us in identifying good, promising and best practice in mental health knowledge exchange.
Our definition of knowledge exchange is "the engagement of people living with mental illness and their families, as well as ... Read More »

By admin on 13/11/2007 5:38 AM

End Exclusion 2006

"Signing the Declaration"

In November 2006 over 300 people gathered in Ottawa to celebrate the accomplishments of Canadians with disabilities over the past 25 years. Over 100 organizations stood together in partnership and solidarity, signing the Declaration of Principle and joining in the discussions which focused on Building an Inclusive and Accessible Canada.

End Exclusion 2007

"Moving into Action"

On November 22, ... Read More »

By admin on 13/11/2007 5:34 AM

The National Network for Mental Health (NNMH) will be hosting its 2006/2007 Annual General Meeting on November 30, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at BUILT Network - St. Catharines, 55 King Street, Suite 305, St. Catharines, Ontario.

For further information please visit the NNMH website at: http://www.nnmh.ca/2006-07_AGM/index.html