by Taylor Salisbury | Aug 14, 2023 | Workshop
B1-1: Advancing Equity Through a Community of Practice Experience Equity work is ultimately about advancing society towards equality by eliminating racism and oppression at the individual, organizational and systems level. At the heart of equity work sits community,...
by Taylor Salisbury | Aug 14, 2023 | Workshop
D2-1: Implementation of DBT–Kids Within a Children’s Community Mental Health Program Over the past number of years, the outpatient mental health programs at Kinark Child and Family Services have observed an increase in the number of youth aged 12 and under being...
by Taylor Salisbury | Aug 14, 2023 | Workshop
Access to mental health care is often complicated due to factors including income, geography and social determinants of health. These barriers can lead to inequitable care access and health outcomes for infants, children and young people. Research shows that 35% of...
by Taylor Salisbury | Aug 14, 2023 | Workshop
In the 2022–2023 school year, School Mental Health Ontario launched the Identity-Affirming School Mental Health: A Frame for Reflection and Action to help guide school boards as they thoughtfully reflect and plan resources and supports for their respective communities...
by Taylor Salisbury | Aug 14, 2023 | Workshop
C5-1: The Art of Culturally Appropriate Conversation in Diverse Communities Children who require services may not access them in a timely manner because of a lack of cultural competence within the systems they encounter. The barriers to access within these systems can...
