September 12, 2011 - September 16, 2011 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM San Francisco, California | International Initiative on Mental Health Leadership Exchange & Network Meeting
The International Initiative on Mental Health Leadership (IIMHL) Exchange & Network Meeting is occurring September 12-16 2011 in San Francisco, California.
The theme for the 2011 IIMHL Leadership Exchange and Network Meeting is A Different Kind of Leadership. This theme will focus on overarching topics in mental health including: Leadership; Substance Abuse; Prevention; Workforce Development; Housing ; Trauma; Behavioural Health/Mental Health & Primary Care Integration; Indigenous Populations; Military Families; Outcomes and Quality.
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There are currently 38 host sites across Canada and the United States – including the Mental Health Commission of Canada (in Calgary, Alberta) and the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada (in Ottawa, Ontario).
We look forward to seeing you there!
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September 14, 2011 - September 16, 2011 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Kelowna, British Columbia | Canadian Mental Health Association's National Conference on Mental Health - Movement Building
Keynote Speaker:
LCol Stéphane Grenier MSC, CD
The Canadian Mental Health Association’s conference on mental health will be held at the Coast Capri Hotel.
- Outstanding plenary speakers
- Featuring learning streams based on:
Emerging Excellent Practices; Embracing Diversity; Tapping Technology; Empowering Young People
- Wellness Breaks
- Fantastic Hospitality
Click here for more information and to register. |
September 28, 2011 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM The Carousel Room, Western Fair, 316 Rectory St, London, ON | Child and Youth Mental Health: Successes Today Mean Brighter Futures
Keynote Speaker:
The Honourable Michael Kirby, MHCC Chair
Join Vanier Children’s Services for their Fourth Annual Breakfast. Vanier is a leader in children’s mental health, helping vulnerable children and youth overcome serious emotional and behavioural problems.
Click here for more information.
Click here for the registration form (printable). |
September 30, 2011 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Oakham House, Ryerson University, 63 Gould Street, Toronto, ON | A Symposium on Mental Health and the Workplace
Keynote Speaker:
Ian Arnold, Workforce Advisory Committee Chair;
(LCol) Stéphane Grenier, Peer Project team lead.
The Centre for Labour Management Relations at Ryerson University (CLMR) and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) proudly presents 'A Symposium on Mental Health and the Workplace'.
For more information, email Eric Leclerc or call 416.979.5000, ext. 2495. |
October 3, 2011 - October 5, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites, Vancouver, BC | Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention 2011 National Conference – New Conversations on Suicidality
The intention of this conference is to generate inclusive dialogue and stimulate new conversations on all aspects of suicidality.
For more information visit www.casp2011.ca |
October 12, 2011 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, BC | Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry
Crises in Geriatric Psychiatry: Perspectives from Emergency Acute Care
Keynote Speaker:
Marie-France Rivard, Seniors Advisory Committee Chair
Speaking time:
8:25AM – 8:40AM
Speaking topic:
Launch of the MHCC Guidelines for Comprehensive Services to Elderly Persons with Psychiatric Disorders
The CAGP Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) beings together participants from across Canada and provides an opportunity to network with colleagues and exchange ideas while gaining up-to-date knowledge on managing key issues in seniors’ mental health.
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October 13, 2011 - October 15, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Fairmont Hotel and the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, BC | Canadian Psychiatric Association Annual Conference
Key Speakers:
David Goldbloom, MD, MHCC Board member; Marie-France Tourigny-Rivard, MD, Seniors Advisory Committee Chair; Simon Davidson, Child & Youth Advisory Committee Chair; Stan Kutcher, MD, Child & Youth Advisory Committee member; Alan McLuckie, MD, Child & Youth Advisory Committee member; Howard Chodos, PhD, MHCC Special Advisor, Mental Health Strategy for Canada; Elliot Goldner, MD, Science Advisory Committee Chair;
Speaking Time:
2:45PM - 5:45PM
Speaking Topic:
Mental Health Commission of Canada Symposium -
The Mental Health Commission of Canada: Policy and Science Advances
The Canadian Psychiatric Association’s Annual Conference is the largest psychiatric continuing professional development program in Canada. Each year, more than 1,200 psychiatrists and other mental health care professionals attend the conference to keep up-to-date on the latest research, exchange ideas, and network with colleagues from across the country.
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October 20, 2011 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Health Sciences Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | At Home / Chez Soi - Public Lecture - University of Calgary
MHCC Speaker:
Dr. Carol Adair & Cameron Keller, VP, Mental Health and Homelessness
Title/Topic of speech:
Recovery-oriented Housing for Individuals with Mental Illness: The At Home Project in Canada.
For more information, please email Aimee Watson. |
October 29, 2011 - November 2, 2011 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Washington, DC | American Public Health Association Annual Meeting and Exposition
MHCC Speaker: Paula Goering, Geoff Nelson, Sam Tsemberis, Carol Adair
Title/Topic of speech:
Designing and launching At Home/Chez Soi: A multi-site trial of Housing First in five Canadian cities
The four papers in this session will describe key aspects of the planning and implementation of At Home/Chez Soi, a large Canadian experiment with Housing First in five cities. The purpose of the experiment is to influence policy and practice regarding homeless persons with mental illness.
Members of the national research team will discuss how the decision to conduct a pragmatic trial of a complex social and health intervention influenced the design, planning and the operations of the project. The project conception began in 2009 and as of summer 2011 all participants will be recruited and randomized with follow-ups underway.
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November 1, 2011 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Delta Toronto East Hotel, 2035 Kennedy Road, Toronto, ON | Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto - Annual General Meeting
Turning the Page on Homelessness - Panel Discussion
MHCC Speaker : Geoff Couldrey, Vice President, Knowledge & Innovation, MHCC
Geoff will be participating in a panel discussion exploring the nature of housing and homelessness for people who live with mental health problems and illnesses. He will also outline the MHCC’s plans for disseminating Turning the Key, a comprehensive new report on the issue.
More information. |
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Sunday November 29th – Tuesday December 1st
Fairmont Hotel, Vancouver BC
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INTO THE LIGHT: Transforming our approach to mental health in Canada
This national conference on mental health is being organized by the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Vancouver Coastal Health and Simon Fraser University. The conference will bring together members of the mental health community, and will particularly focus on the development of a mental health strategy for Canada.
For more information please visit the conference web site at www.intothelightcanada.com |
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Tuesday August 18th, 2009
Kingston, Ontario |
Queen’s International Institute on Social Policy Dinner
MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will provide an update on the work of the Commission |
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Friday June 12th, 2009
St. John’s East Club |
Michael Kirby will be talking about mental health and mental illness and about the role rotary clubs can play in addressing these issues. |
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Friday June 12th, 2009
Institute for Public Administration of Canada, St John’s |
The impact of mental illness on the workplace and the economy will be addressed by Michael Kirby at this luncheon address. |
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Thursday June 11th, 2009
St. John’s Rotary Club in Newfoundland
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Michael Kirby will be talking about mental health and mental illness and about the role rotary clubs can play in addressing these issues. |
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
5:00pm
Toronto, Ontario |
MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will speak to the Select Committee on Mental Health & Addictions at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on his experiences heading the senate committee that produced “Out of the Shadows at Last.” |
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Wednesday May 20th, 2009
YWCA Sheriff King Home 2003-16th Street Calgary, SE
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The Mental Health Inter-Agency Resource and Networking Agency
MHCC`s Chief Operating Officer, Louise Bradley, will be presenting to local mental health professionals in Calgary about the work of the Commission. |
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
11:30am–2:00pm
Rideau Club, 99 Bank Street, Ottawa
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Speech at the Rideau Club
MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will speak about mental health and the work of the Commission. |
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Monday, May 11, 2009
7:30am-8:30am
9:30am-11:00am
Walkerville Collegiate Institute for the Creative Arts
Windsor, Ontario |
Windsor–Essex County Children’s Mental Health
Short Theatrical Performance on Child and Youth Mental Health by drama students. MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will address the gathering of drama students and other guests. |
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Monday, May 11, 2009
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Rotary Club, Windsor, Ontario |
Rotary Club of Windsor
MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will be the keynote speaker and will talk about children’s mental health issues |
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Metro Central YMCA, Toronto, Ontario |
“Adolescent Addictions: Understanding, Treatment and Recovery (Substance, Gambling, Internet and Video Games)”
This conference will consist of presentations from experts, stories from people who have been victims of addiction/gambling, workshops and a discussion panel.
More information about Toronto event
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Parliament Hill, Room 200 West Block, Ottawa, Ontario |
“Stand up for Mental Health”
Stand Up For Mental Health teaches stand-up comedy to people with mental illness as a way of building self-confidence and fighting public prejudice, stigma and discrimination. The group’s performances help change the public’s perception of members of the community who have a mental illness..
The event on May 12 will be hosted by MP Colin Carrie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health, Senator Larry Campbell, Liberal MP Ujjal Dosanjh, NDP MP Libby Davies and the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
http://www.standupformentalhealth.com/ |
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Friday, May 8, 2009
9:00am-12:00pm
IWK Auditorium, 5850/5980 University Avenue, Halifax, NS |
“Mental Health and Addictions Awareness Event”
This event will feature youth and their families as well as renowned experts in Mental Health such as Dr. Stan Kutcher. It will also include a “first voice” panel and discussion hosted by Susan Hess, former president of the Parents for Children’s Mental Health. The panel will consist of youth, parents, and siblings.
There will be no fee for this event but seating is limited so please register by Friday, May 1st. For registration please contact Nicole Fraughton via email:
Nicole.fraughton@iwk.nshealth.ca |
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Friday, May 8, 2009
7:00pm
Brookstreet Hotel, 525 Legget Drive, Kanata |
Stellae Boreales Benefit Concert for Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health
MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will reflect on his work at the national level, and the importance of the concert and its recognition that mental health issues span all age groups and all walks of life. |
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Thursday, May 7, 2009
9:00am – 4:00pm
Pier 21, Halifax |
National Child and Youth Mental Health Day
MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will speak about how Mental Health and Addictions services in Nova Scotia can develop and change to meet the needs and direction identified by the Commission.
To view information about the agenda, speakers and how to register please click here. |
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Sunday, May 3, 2009
Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta |
MacLeod Memorial Lecture at the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will examine the role of medical education in encouraging diversity in the organization and delivery of health services |
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Tuesday, March 24 – Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Ottawa, Ontario |
“Duty to Accommodate in the Federally Regulated Workplace”
A member of the MHCC Workforce Advisory Committee will provide an update on the Commission’s work, especially as it pertains to the workforce. |
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Thursday, March 19, 2009
Mount Royal College Calgary |
“STIGMA – Mental Illness, Misconceptions and Stereotypes”
The Commission is coordinating this anti-stigma symposium entitled ‘STIGMA – Mental Illness, Misconceptions and Stereotypes’. The presenters include Amanda Tetrault, a young photo journalist who will talk about her experience of living with a parent who has a severe mental illness; Otto Wahl from the University of Hartford, specialist in media and popular culture in the area of stigma and mental illness and Andre Picard, award winning health journalist from the Globe and Mail.
More information about the event
More information about the speakers
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Wednesday, March 4 – Friday, March 6, 2009
Metro Toronto Convention Centre |
“Expanding our Horizons”
The MHCC is supporting this Clifford Beers Foundation international conference on the promotion of mental health and wellness.
More information
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Saturday, February 28, 2009,
12:00 pm
Toronto, Ontario
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OPA conference on mental health
Glenn Thompson, MHCC Secretary to the Board and Special Advisor to the CEO, will speak to the Ontario Psychiatric Association about the work of the Commission.
http://www.eopa.ca/conference/ |
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Monday, December 15, 2008,
11:30am
Bow Valley Hotel Calgary, Alberta |
MHCC President and CEO Michael Howlett will speak at the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. |
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Thursday, December 4, 2008,
10:00am – 3:00pm
Jewish General Hospital Montreal, Québec |
MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will present ideas on mental health and the Commission to the Psychiatry department at the JGH |
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Four Seasons Hotel
Toronto, Ontario |
Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation Silver Dinner
MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will attend the Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation’s Silver Dinner
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Nov. 18, 2008
The Westin Nova Scotian Hotel, Halifax, NS
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Duty to Accommodate
MHCC Workforce Advisory Committee Chair Dr. Ian Arnold will speak about the history of the Commission, and its mandate, and will update his committee’s work. |
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Monday, November 3, 2008,
8:30am-4:30pm
Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars,
Washington, DC |
Policy Research Initiative Workshop/ Roundtable
MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will participate in the “Policy Research Initiative Workshop/Roundtable” involving Canadian and US think tanks, academics, and policy makers on Youth Mental Health.
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Thursday, October 30, 2008,
11:30 am
Crystal Place,
Moncton, NB |
Moncton Mental Health Forum
MHCC President & CEO Michael Howlett will deliver the luncheon keynote address at this mental health forum. He will update the Commission’s work and talk about how it complements related work being done in NB. |
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October 28, 2008, 8:30 am
Tabaret Pavilion Chapel
University of Ottawa |
‘Une journée centabous’
MHCC National Strategy Director, Howard Chodos will preside over this conference and round table discussion focussed on mental health. |
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October 15–17, 2008
The Westin Calgary
320 4th Ave. SW
Calgary, AB |
Depression in Adults – How to Improve Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment
(An IHE Consensus Development Conference)
As part of this conference, MHCC Chair Michael Kirby will lead a jury of citizens and experts to develop recommendations on how to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of depression in adults.
Sponsored by: IHE, AMHB, MHCC & The Alberta Depression Institute |
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October 22, 2008
Petroleum Club Calgary
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The MHCC is supporting a Psychology Foundation of Canada event focussed on managing stress. Psychologist Dr. Steven Stein will present morning and afternoon sessions in Calgary and Vancouver. |
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October 23, 2008
Guinness Tower
Vancouver |
The MHCC is supporting a Psychology Foundation of Canada event focussed on managing stress. Psychologist Dr. Steven Stein will present morning and afternoon sessions in Calgary and Vancouver. |
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Monday June 16, 2008 3:00 p.m.
University of Waterloo
J.G. Hagey Hall
Humanities Theatre
200 University Ave. West |
Leading a National Mental Health Strategy
David Goldbloom, MHCC Vice Chair, and Steve Lurie, MHCC Service Systems Advisory Committee Chair, will make key presentations regarding the Commission at this forum focussed on mental health. The presentations will be followed by a Q & A session.
Presented by: Canadian Mental Health Association, University of Waterloo, Mental Health Commission of Canada |
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
University of Calgary Health Sciences Centre
Faculty of Medicine
3330 Hospital Dr. N.W.
Calgary, Alberta |
Stigma in Mental Health and Addictions
Michael Kirby, Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, will be a key speaker at this symposium and round table discussion about mental illness. Participants will include researchers, academics, health care providers, community leaders, and people living with mental illness. The event will focus on stigma and discrimination faced by those with a mental illness, and on research in the field. A "go forward" plan will be delivered to encourage further collaboration between stakeholders.
Co-sponsored by: The Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Mental Health Commission of Canada |
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:30am - 1:15pm
Sheraton Wall Centre Hotel
Pavilion Ballroom
1088 Burrard Street
Vancouver |
Annual Luncheon - The Kettle Friendship Society - Mental health & housing services
Tickets: $85 / $800 per table (10 seats)
Exciting Silent Auction
This event will appeal to both a corporate and community audience – to anyone who is concerned about mental health issues in the workplace and the community; challenged by issues of homelessness on our streets; and, who cares about building a better Vancouver. Michael Kirby’s speech will be an inspiring and challenging call to action to bring mental health issues out of the shadows. |
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Thursday, May 8, 2008
12:00 p.m. (presentation at 1:05 p.m.)
Farimont Royal York Hotel
Ballroom
Toronto, Ontario |
The Empire Club of Canada
Michael Kirby, Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, will give a luncheon address with an update on the Commission, and comments related to Children's Mental Health Week. |
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Thursday, May 1, 2008
11:30 a.m.
Toronto Board of Trade
West Dining Room
1 First Canadian Place
Adelaide St. Entrance
Toronto, Ontario |
Ontario Psychologically Healthy Workplace Awards
Michael Howlett, President & CEO of Mental Health Commission of Canada, will share thoughts and experiences about the links between a psychologically healthy workplace, employee health, and a successful organization. |
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Monday, April 28, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Playhouse Theatre
600 Hamilton St.
(at Dunsmuir)
Vancouver, B.C. |
The Homeless and Mental Illness: Solving the Challenge
Michael Kirby, Chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, will speak about the dual challenges of the homeless and mental illness at this special public forum. As part of its work, the Commission is undertaking a four year research project on the homeless and mental illness.
Presented by: Collaboration for Change
Supported by: Vancouver Foundation, the Vancouver Agreement |
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