The Latest news impacting our sector, including AMHO media releases

On February 4, 2016, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care held a consultation on a draft “Alcohol Policy Framework” for Ontario. AMHO – along with CAMH, the Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse, the Canadian Mental Health Association (Ontario) and the Ontario Public Health Association – presented our joint response. Our joint response applauds the government […]

The Mental Health and Addictions Leadership Advisory Council (MHALAC) released its first Annual Report – “Better Mental Health Means Better Health” —in December 2015. AMHO is an active member of the Council and the chair of the Youth Addictions sub-committee. The report shows that mental health and addictions are a priority for Ontario, but that significant work is needed […]

In December, Ontario released Patients First: A Proposal to Strengthen Patient-Centred Care in Ontario. AMHO took this opportunity to share our sector’s expertise and experience on ways to deliver on the promise of truly integrated care for people struggling with mental illness and addictions. ​ Read AMHO’s submission here. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column_inner][/et_pb_row_inner][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_section]

AMHO was present at Queen’s Park on February 25 as Ontario released its 2016 Budget – Jobs for Today and Tomorrow. While the 2016 Budget fails to provide any additional funding for the community-based mental health and addictions sector, it does make some specific announcements: Phase Two of Ontario’s 10-year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, investing […]