Re: ‘A matter of life and death,’ June 30 ‘A matter of life and death,’ June 30 Ombudsman Paul Dube’s report makes a number of important observations and recommendations which should, if implemented, reduce the number of deaths when police use de-escalation rather than lethal force against people with mental health and addictions problems. The […]Continue readingOmbudsman report positive – Steve Lurie’s letter to the Toronto Star Fri., July 8, 2016
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Renters shut out in hot real estate markets
The lack of rental and supportive housing is a huge problem for people living with mental illness and addiction problems. As Erin Anderssen reported in the recent Globe series on mental health, there are 520000 people living with mental illness in Canada who are homeless or precariously housed. In Toronto the wait list for supportive […]Continue readingRenters shut out in hot real estate markets
North York West Planning Initiative – Resident Survey
The Central LHIN in partnership with the City of Toronto are working to better understand the needs and gaps related to health care services in North York West planning area (see map). The objectives of the initiative are: • To develop long-term solutions for the gaps in health care services in North York West planning area. […]Continue readingNorth York West Planning Initiative – Resident Survey
Steve Lurie’s letter to the Globe and Mail in response to the article, “How much should Ottawa spend on health? It’s complicated,” published June 28, 2016
The Parliamentary Budget Officer has noted that provinces will have a hard time maintaining their health services if the federal government reduces transfers to 3 per cent from the current 6 per cent. It will make it difficult for provinces to make new investments in areas like mental health, which did not receive investments under […]Continue readingSteve Lurie’s letter to the Globe and Mail in response to the article, “How much should Ottawa spend on health? It’s complicated,” published June 28, 2016
Steve Lurie, tireless mental health advocate, Appointed to Order of Canada
(Thursday, June 30, 2016, Toronto) – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario would like to congratulate Steve Lurie, Executive Director of the CMHA Toronto Branch, on his appointment as a Member of the Order of Canada. Canada’s Honour Roll NEWS RELEASE For more than 40 years, Steve has been a tireless advocate, fighting to improve […]Continue readingSteve Lurie, tireless mental health advocate, Appointed to Order of Canada
Steve Lurie is interviewed in Toronto Star article questioning police response to Andrew Loku shooting
Steve Lurie, CMHA Toronto Executive Director, is interviewed in Toronto Star article questioning police response to Andrew Loku shooting To read the article click Here Continue readingSteve Lurie is interviewed in Toronto Star article questioning police response to Andrew Loku shooting
Life skills course for caregivers 55 and older available in Toronto
Caregivers at least 55 years old in the Toronto area can now access a free eight-week course designed to provide skills and knowledge to cope with life’s challenges. Living Life to the Full is a course offered through the CMHA, in partnership with other community agencies, and is meant to support caregivers based on the principles […]Continue readingLife skills course for caregivers 55 and older available in Toronto
Mayor’s proclamation kicks off Mental Health Week
Toronto Mayor John Tory made an official proclamation on Monday to launch Mental Health Week, a collaborative effort between the CMHA and Children’s Mental Health Ontario. Tory encouraged all citizens to care for their mental health and take advantage of community activities planned throughout the week. “Each year, more than half a million children, youth […]Continue readingMayor’s proclamation kicks off Mental Health Week
Steve Lurie’s letter to the Toronto Star in response to the article, “Trudeau’s Liberals pledge billions in federal budget for ‘transformative’ change,” published March 22, 2016
While there is debate about the size of the deficit, the budget does propose to tackle social deficits which impact Canadians. The budget makes a commitment to improving access to mental health services through the new health accord with the provinces. This is critical as all provinces have developed mental health plans to improve access, […]Continue readingSteve Lurie’s letter to the Toronto Star in response to the article, “Trudeau’s Liberals pledge billions in federal budget for ‘transformative’ change,” published March 22, 2016
Steve Lurie’s letter to the Toronto Star in response to the article, “No charges for police officer who shot Andrew Loku,” published March 18, 2016
While the SIU findings will not result in criminal charges, an inquest should be held to provide a public review of police actions. Given witness accounts and video tape it does not seem that methods, other than use of force, were used, despite police training and directives. An inquest would shine a light on […]Continue readingSteve Lurie’s letter to the Toronto Star in response to the article, “No charges for police officer who shot Andrew Loku,” published March 18, 2016