June 1, 2018
Fifteen ACCESS Open Minds network members from across Canada attended the National Conference on Peer Support that was held in Calgary from May 6-8th 2018. ACCESS Open Minds National Youth Council and Family & Carer Council members Leroy Augustine, Bernadette Bernard, Brittany Dalfen, Victoria Fehr, Haley Marion Mclean, Alicia Raimundo, Mckenzie Sock, Lee Thomas, Leah…
Read moreMay 25, 2018
Wondering “why research?” Check out this blog post from MQ outlining 5 ways that patient data can help improve mental health and save lives: https://www.mqmentalhealth.org/posts/patient-data-is-vital
Read moreMay 21, 2018
Support groups and individuals are lobbying the Liberal government of Minister of Health and Social Services, Gaétan Barrette, to increase funding for those who care for a mentally ill family members. Provincial health care provides psychological services to those who experience mental illness, however there is no formal support system in place for family members…
Read moreMay 18, 2018
May 10, 2018 – Canada Health Infoway (an independent, federally funded, not-for-profit organization tasked with accelerating the adoption of digital health solutions) has teamed up with Kids Help Phone to facilitate their Crisis Text Line (currently being piloted in Manitoba) to other parts of Canada. Importantly, the text line is accessible through text message, meaning…
Read moreMay 14, 2018
The entire ACCESS Open Minds wishes heartfelt congratulations to Clark Paul of Eskasoni First Nation on receiving the Bell Let’s Talk Award for Outstanding Senior. This award is well-deserved, as he contributes greatly to his community and to the ongoing work of the Eskasoni Mental Health Services team, the eastern-most ACCESS Open Mind site….
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