by Colleen Sym “I am not alone.” This is what participants told us they learned in a series of Town Hall meetings held across Halton Region in the winter of 2011. One participant in particular, Cathy, found the experience of solidarity compelling. She joined with other participants to form Voices for Change Halton (Voices), […]
The LAO Mental Health Strategy consultation kicked-off in style last week with a community breakfast and jam session at the PARC community centre in west Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood. LAO representatives, including Chair of the Board John McCamus, spent several hours consulting with the community about legal needs and accessibility. This is the first of several […]
Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) released a paper today setting out a set of first principles and key issues that LAO believes are important to developing its Mental Health Strategy. Research shows that as many as one in three legal aid certificates are issued to a client with mental health and addiction issues. Over the […]
“Are police going to come to my office?” “Why should I go to the emergency room for help if this is going to happen?” “I can’t get to my appointments any more because public transit triggers my anxiety.” “My one incident of mild depression – for which I sought treatment! – has resulted in two […]
This was a great reason to party, and a great event! For 30 years, the Psychiatric Patient Advocate Office (http://www.ppao.gov.on.ca , 416-327-7000 / 1-800-578-2343) has been doing incredible work for and on behalf of clients with mental health issues across Ontario. Every year, over 35,000 psychiatric in-patients receive in-person rights advice from the PPAO, ensuring […]