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
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
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
Please come and check it out on Friday May 6 from 11:30am to 4:00pm at Yorkgate Mall
near Jane/Finch intersection.
Mary
Thursday, March 24, 2011
The Best Way to Deal with a Disability
Hi,
Just a quick sharing. I was listening to a fellow speak on a radio program regarding disabilities. He said something that I found rather provocative but also profound. He said the best way to deal with a disability is to embrace it. This was not a flippant remark but rather his believe that in order to work towards recovery one must accept their condition and do everything possible to strive towards maintaining a healthy and productive life and the beginning of this process was to accept or embrace the disability/illness.
All the best,
Frank
Just a quick sharing. I was listening to a fellow speak on a radio program regarding disabilities. He said something that I found rather provocative but also profound. He said the best way to deal with a disability is to embrace it. This was not a flippant remark but rather his believe that in order to work towards recovery one must accept their condition and do everything possible to strive towards maintaining a healthy and productive life and the beginning of this process was to accept or embrace the disability/illness.
All the best,
Frank
come on down to the Community Door
Hi All,
After much construction delays, a couple years of planning meetings, it has finally happened: the Brampton Community Door has opened and the FAME office has moved in! Although some constructions and repairs are still underway and dust and dirty floors continue, it is a beautiful, new facility. It is very exciting! Dave Cho was very generous in helping me move the office, in the rain no less, on March 10th. On March 29th, Dave and I will be helping Stephanie move her office, temporarily, to the Brampton office until the Mississauga Community Door facility is available to move in(the Mississauga phone # will remain the same).
Please feel free to drop by to visit and I can give you a tour!
Frank
After much construction delays, a couple years of planning meetings, it has finally happened: the Brampton Community Door has opened and the FAME office has moved in! Although some constructions and repairs are still underway and dust and dirty floors continue, it is a beautiful, new facility. It is very exciting! Dave Cho was very generous in helping me move the office, in the rain no less, on March 10th. On March 29th, Dave and I will be helping Stephanie move her office, temporarily, to the Brampton office until the Mississauga Community Door facility is available to move in(the Mississauga phone # will remain the same).
Please feel free to drop by to visit and I can give you a tour!
Frank
Monday, March 21, 2011
Etobicoke Educational Speaker Series for April and May 2011
Hi Everyone,
An update in regards to our Etobicoke Educational Speaker Series.
On Tuesday April 19, Dr. Sean Kidd, Ph.D., C.Psych.,CPRP,Psychologist, and Mamode Burtally, R.N. of the CAMH Schizophrenia Program will be presenting an overview of medical and psycho-social treatments for schizophrenia.
On Tuesday May 17, staff, from CRCT, Community Resource Connections of Toronto will provide an overview of Cognitive Behavioural Strategies to cope with hearing voices.
These events will be held at Fairfield Seniors Centre, 80 Lothian Ave. from 7:00-8:30p.m, and will assist families in learning the tools that are available for mental health recovery.
Please contact Mary at 416-207-5032 ext. 29 for further information and to register.
An update in regards to our Etobicoke Educational Speaker Series.
On Tuesday April 19, Dr. Sean Kidd, Ph.D., C.Psych.,CPRP,Psychologist, and Mamode Burtally, R.N. of the CAMH Schizophrenia Program will be presenting an overview of medical and psycho-social treatments for schizophrenia.
On Tuesday May 17, staff, from CRCT, Community Resource Connections of Toronto will provide an overview of Cognitive Behavioural Strategies to cope with hearing voices.
These events will be held at Fairfield Seniors Centre, 80 Lothian Ave. from 7:00-8:30p.m, and will assist families in learning the tools that are available for mental health recovery.
Please contact Mary at 416-207-5032 ext. 29 for further information and to register.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Spring is here! Well almost.
As i look out the window of my office it seems that spring is just around the corner, the snow is finally melting and we can finally see the ground that lies underneath somewhat. Maybe the memories of back breaking snow shovelling and hazardous road conditions are a thing of the past. Whether or not there will be birds chirping and flowers blooming in the near future, only time will tell. One thing is for sure, the seasons they are a changin'....hopefully.
Following this sense of change, this spring season will also bring the beginning of the Toronto fameKids group that will be starting on May 10, 2011 at the Hincks Dellcrest Centre. As the new fameKids coordinator and children's outreach worker, this is an exciting time. We are in the process of finishing the fameKids program in Peel, which has been a massive success. The new spring season will bring about new partnerships for the fameKids program, where we will be able to work with new agencies and provide the superlative support to families that FAME is known for.
We believe that children are amazing!, and every fameKids group that we run reaffirms this in our minds and hearts. Say bye to winter and enjoy the weather...if it ever gets here. There will be more to come...until then.
David Cho
Following this sense of change, this spring season will also bring the beginning of the Toronto fameKids group that will be starting on May 10, 2011 at the Hincks Dellcrest Centre. As the new fameKids coordinator and children's outreach worker, this is an exciting time. We are in the process of finishing the fameKids program in Peel, which has been a massive success. The new spring season will bring about new partnerships for the fameKids program, where we will be able to work with new agencies and provide the superlative support to families that FAME is known for.
We believe that children are amazing!, and every fameKids group that we run reaffirms this in our minds and hearts. Say bye to winter and enjoy the weather...if it ever gets here. There will be more to come...until then.
David Cho
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