The Ontario government is providing more than $1 million in additional annual funding specifically targeted at improving access to core and specialized mental health and addictions services for children and youth in Northwestern Ontario.
The Ontario government is investing $8.4 million over three years in a new Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Crisis Call Diversion Program. This program will help police offer the most appropriate response to calls from individuals experiencing a mental health or addictions crisis.
This Art of Wellness documentary spotlights the important role of the arts and the positive impact that participating in arts-based programming has on our well-being, supporting people with high stress, anxiety, and depression.
The Art of Wellness documentary spotlights the important role of the arts and the positive impact that participating in arts-based programming has on our wellbeing, supporting people with high stress, anxiety and depression.
Dementia and mental well-being: art based therapy. Globally by 2050, estimated 150 million people with dementia.
“The Importance of Being Connected” program was found to increase awareness of the negative effects of social isolation and promote intentional and persistent reaching out to other community members in relational, emotional and practical support.
A research group involving the universities of Windsor, McMaster, Western, Toronto, Carelton, and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute were involved in program evaluation. A series of academic papers and presentations are in development based on this research.
Susan Farrell: Defining The Royal, Key COVID-19 Effects Survey, Next steps, Responses from The Royal, Important lessons, Model of Interdisciplinary Care, Biggest Findings from C-Prompt, Key Considerations, Care in the time of Covid- how to maintain wellness & mental health for yourself & others.
Evidence-based research on arts and feelings of social connectedness.
Open workshops where participants create first draft writing. WCC has 6 essential practices that allow our writers the ability to go deep. We encourage authentic writing!
A page detailing The Asian Canadian Living Archive (TACLA) and its ongoing efforts to create inclusive toolkits and documents. Currently shares an Artist Agreement.