Breakthrough Winter 2005-06

Breakthrough

News about the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) for clients, patients and family.

 

Mary Walsh

Courage to Come Back Awards: A cause for celebration

It's not as well known as a Juno or a Gemini, but this award is every bit as significant, and means just as much to those who receive it and those who are nominated for it. In fact, it is an important award for all of us because this recognition also helps to break down the stigma that surrounds addiction and mental illness. It is a Courage to Come Back Award. More...

Who is a Courage to Come Back Award Recipient or Nominee?

One recipient has walked the dirt roads of war-torn East Africa. Another has traded the gale-force winds of Newfoundland for gales of laughter in a television studio. Still others have been lost for years on the streets of Toronto before finding purpose in their lives. They come from many different starting points, but all have reached a similar destination: a point in their lives where they have met the challenge of living with mental illness and/or addiction and are now giving back to the communities around them. More...

In this issue:

• Transforming Lives
  Dramatic transformations thanks to CAMH
• Clients are asking...
  What is the role of the CAMH Foundation?
• Family Council
  Courage has many faces
• My Story
  Nominate someone you admire for a Courage to Come Back Award
• Update
  Site Redevelopment
  Alternate Milieu Model: It's a hit!
• Your Empowerment Council
  A Voice for Clients and Former Clients
• CAMH Resources
  • Volunteer Resources at CAMH
  • The Consumer/Survivor Information Resource Centre (CS Info Centre)

Mission and vision

CAMH mission
Improving the lives of those affected by addiction and mental health problems and promoting the health of people in Ontario and beyond.

CAMH vision
Strong and healthy communities, in which people with addiction and mental health problems can access appropriate and effective services and live as full participants.

Breakthrough is published by the Public Affairs Unit in Policy, Education and Health Promotion (PEHP) at CAMH. All contents copyright ©CAMH with the exception of client submissions.

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