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While many of these links are under a specific heading, the material they contain is often applicable to a wide range of topics. If you have a link with information you'd like to share, contact Citizens for Mental Health, Prairie Region. |
Housing
Criminal Justice
- Campaign 2000 - End Child Poverty in Canada
Links to provincial report cards on child poverty (from 2003) for both Manitoba and Saskatchewan
- www.disabilitytaxcredit.com
New DTC T2201 form no longer discriminates against persons with serious mental impairments.
- Saskatchewan Voice of People with Disabilities
'The Voice' works for Increased employment opportunities; affordable and accessible housing; equitable income support recognizing the extra cost of disability; accessible transportation in communities throughout the province; comprehensive family support services; and to raise awareness of Independent Living Model (quality of life, dignity and respect)
- Social Planning Council of Winnipeg
The Social Planning Council of Winnipeg plays a unique role in the community by identifying and defining social planning issues, needs and resources in the community and developing and promoting policy and program options to policy-makers.
- Urban Poverty in Canada: A Statistical Profile
by Kevin K. Lee for the Canadian Council on Social Development. Published in April 2000, this study uses the most recent statistics available to compare poverty rates among Canadian cities and provide a profile of Canada's urban poor.
- Women, Income and Health
An Overview and Ideas for Action, written by Lissa Donner with contributions from Angela Busch and Nahanni Fontaine. Prepared for the Women's Health Clinic, Winnipeg July 2000 (revised January 2002).
Immigration/Cultural Needs
- Annotated Bibliography for An Anthropological Inquiry Into
First Nations Mental Health by Karen Clements R.P.N., B.A., M.A.
The intent of this bibliography is to explore three broad intersecting areas: an analysis of the process of anthropological research especially with First Nations in Canada; First Nations Mental Health -- an exploration and analysis of mental health issues within First Nations; and, First Nations within Canada -- a look at the literature describing the context of First Nations in Canada. There is a particular attempt to focus upon women's perspectives. Dated 1998 but a good review of the literature until then. On the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba website.
- Canadian Council for Refugees
A non-profit umbrella organization committed to the rights and protection of refugees in Canada and around the world and to the settlement of refugees and immigrants in Canada. The membership is made up of organizations involved in the settlement, sponsorship and protection of refugees and immigrants. The Council serves the networking, information-exchange and advocacy needs of its membership.
- Culture and Mental Health Research Unit, McGill University
What's happening at McGill and a review of the literature.
- Cultural Profiles Project
Developed by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Each cultural profile provides an overview of life and customs in the profiled country. While the profile provides insight into some customs, it does not cover all facets of life, and the customs described may not apply in equal measure to all newcomers from the profiled country.
- Culture shapes coping strategies
Immigration has implications for mental health care providers - an article from the University of Calgary Gazette.
- Henderson's Annotated Indian Act
This version of the Indian Act is provided for the convenience of interested persons, as a research tool on the Internet.
- Metis National Council
During the constitutional talks of 1989, the Metis were recognized as one of the three aboriginal peoples of Canada. Since then the MNC has represented the Metis at negotiations with the federal and provincial/territorial governments.
- Urban Aboriginal Persons with Disabilities: Triple Jeopardy!
Written by Douglas Durst, Ph.D. and Mary Bluechardt, Ph.D. This two year study examines the challenges identified by First Nations urban disabled persons and determines practical solutions to eliminate or overcome these obstacles.
- Women and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Moving research to policy. A report conducted under the auspices of Immigrant, Refugee, and Visible Minority Women of Saskatchewan Inc. and the principal investigators, Francisca Isi Omorodion and Judy White. Funded by the PWHCE (February 2004).
Stigma/Health Promotion
- Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments (CANMAT)
The ultimate goal of CANMAT is to improve the quality of life of persons suffering from mood and anxiety disorders, through its combined efforts in research, education, public awareness and policy development.
- CMHA's Health Promotion Tool Kit
Although the factors that influence mental health are numerous and complex, there are many simple ways to support and sustain mental health at the community level. The projects that are profiled in this tool kit provide examples of straightforward and effective approaches to promoting mental health in diverse communities.
- Health, Leisure & Human Performance Research Institute
The Health and Wellness Research Group at the University of Manitoba, includes individuals from many disciplines focusing on a population health promotion model that addresses important personal and social determinants of health frequently over looked in more traditional models of medical and health services research.
- Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (MHERC Manitoba)
This site has been designed for all users--people coping with mental illness, family members, natural supports, service providers, educators, professionals, and to the general public.
- Mental Health Works
Mental Health Works is an initiative of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario. Launched in 2001 as a partnership project involving the voluntary sector, government and business, Mental Health Works has emerged as a unique program that responds to a growing concern about mental health in the workplace.
- Prairie Region Health Promotion Research Centre
Since its establishment in 1993 at the University of Saskatchewan, the Centre has been active in developing links between organizations, practitioners, researchers and policy makers; disseminating research findings; and working through partnerships to offer training in health promotion practice and research.
- Policy-Oriented research projects
from the Prairie Women's Health Centre of Excellence. The PWHCE is one of the Centres of Excellence for Women's Health supported by the Women's Health Bureau of Health Canada. The Centres are dedicated to improving the health status of Canadian women by supporting policy-oriented, and community-based research and analysis on the social determinants of women's health.
- Second International Training Forum on Mental Health, Human Rights and Legislation
Held in Geneva, Switzerland, November 10-12, 2003 (Copyright 2004)
This document reports on the discussions and key recommendations made at the Training Forum. It was organized by the Mental Health Policy and Service Development Team of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse, WHO, Geneva.
Capacity/Empowerment
- Applied Research and Analysis Directorate (ARAD)
Health Canada's Health Policy Research Program (HPRP) was created in 2001 to fund health policy research of a medium to long-term nature. The final reports from the first projects that were funded have been completed and the research results submitted to Health Canada. The Research Management and Dissemination Division (RMDD) of the Applied Research and Analysis Directorate (ARAD) will be releasing the summaries of the final reports as they become available.
- Caledon Institute of Social Policy
Caledon's work covers a broad range of social policy areas including income security (e.g., pensions, welfare, child benefits, Employment Insurance, benefits for Canadians with disabilities), community capacity-building, taxation, social spending, employment development services, social services, disability supports and health. While Caledon focuses on Canadian issues, it draws upon international experience and innovations in social policy.
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction: Supports research to enhance mental health, neurological health, vision, hearing, and cognitive functioning and to reduce the burden of related disorders through prevention strategies, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation.
- Council of Canadians with Disabilities
advocates at the federal level to improve the lives of men and women with disabilities in Canada, by eliminating inequality and discrimination.Members include national, regional and local advocacy organizations that are controlled by persons with disabilities.
- Environmental Scan - United Way Winnipeg
The Environmental Scan provides a summary of the economic outlooks for Canada, Manitoba, and Winnipeg. It also highlights key demographic and social trends and considers Canadian's attitudes and values.
- Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Manitoba
Research and Publications -- lots of information
- Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan Publications List
Includes pamphlets, guidelines and papers.
- Saskatchewan's Action Plan for Children
No single service can address all of the issues faced by these children and their families. Comprehensive, integrated programs involving partnerships between government and communities are needed. Responses that are culturally relevant, meaningful and community-based must be developed.
- SMD Clearinghouse
A community of 17 Manitoba organizations that supports the independence, participation, and empowerment of persons of all abilities.
- University of Manitoba, Health Sciences Libraries
A links page, including links to e-journals.
- Voluntary Sector Initiative
The VSI is based on the recognition that the voluntary sector is one of the three pillars of Canadian society, equal in importance to the public and private sectors.
Services for People with Mental Illness
- Alzheimer Society of Manitoba
The Alzheimer Society of Manitoba is part of a national, community-based volunteer organization, whose mission is to alleviate the individual, family and social consequences of Alzheimer Disease and related disorders while supporting the search for a cure.
- Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan
Incorporated in 1982, the Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan is a charitable organization that provides family support, education, and information, advocates for the best care possible for people with Alzheimer Disease and their carers, and supports research efforts into finding the cause and cure of Alzheimer Disease.
- CMHA Manitoba
With links to Regional locations
- Manitoba Farm and Rural Stress Line
The Stress Line offers confidential support, counselling and information for farm and rural families.
- Mental Health Service Systems
This Health Canada site offers access to documents of interest to planners, policy makers and service providers in the field of mental health service delivery.
- Regional Health Authorities in Manitoba
A map with clickable links to Manitoba's Health Authorities.
- Regional Health Authorities in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Health Information Network (SHIN) is a government agency that is facilitating the development of a province-wide health information network.
- Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line
Operates a human services directory which helps you find various services in your area of Saskatchewan.
- Saskatchewan Abilities Council (The)
Their purpose is to provide and assist optimal independence and active participation in all aspects of society for people with disabilities.
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