South Etobicoke Community Mental Health Meeting

FAME is part of SEMHAP(South Etobicoke Mental Health and Addiction Planning Group)and this committee is involved in trying to improve mental health services in South Etobicoke.

The closure of the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital in 1979 and the more recent closure of an outpatient clinic run by CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health), marked the end of 120 years of specialized mental health services on the Lakeshore.

SEMHAP is inviting the local community to a forum to discuss and provide feedback on a proposal to improve mental health services in this area. I encourage you to join us in advocating for easily accessible services to be provided in the community.

The meeting will be held on MONDAY MAY 16, 2011. There will be 2 meetings:
1st meeting will run from 3-5pm and 2nd meeting will run from 7-9pm.

Location: ST. DEMETRIUS UKRAINIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
3338 Lakeshore Boulevard West
(www.stdemetriusuoc.ca)
Lakeshore and 27th St.

RSVP: Deb Quiggin at 416-251-8666
Among Friends Program
LAMP Community Health Centre

Hope to see you there!
Mary

North York Mental Health Fair on Friday May 6

In recognition of Mental Health Week (May 1-7) and celebrating its' 60th Anniversary, FAME is involved with other mental health agencies in organizing a mental health fair. The event is called "Celebrating Wellness Together: Embracing Health Minds in Our Community". Mental health agencies that provide services in North York will have information booths; and there will be games, speakers on mental health, entertainment (drumming sessions, a women's seniors dance group), plus meditation and yoga sessions. We'll also have some refreshments and food!

Please come and check it out on Friday May 6 from 11:30am to 4:00pm at Yorkgate Mall
near Jane/Finch intersection.
Mary