The Centre is committed to
enhancing the capacity and quality of addiction and mental health services
in Ontario as:
-- a partner in providing comprehensive
and well co-ordinated care for people with addiction and for people
with severe mental illness
-- a leader in creating, applying
and disseminating knowledge through research and enquiry
-- a catalyst in improving health
in Ontario through community outreach and education
-- an educator providing innovative
interdisciplinary education for students and health professionals from
across Canada
-- a model for a collaborative,
interdisciplinary approach to prevention, care, education and research
-- a model for best practices
in supporting people to achieve optimal health and quality of life
-- an advocate for public policies
and resources that promote health and eliminate stigma.
The Centre values:
-- a broad and in-depth vision
of health
-- client-centred care that
focuses on the needs and aspirations of people
-- providing services that are
sensitive to race, culture, ethnicity, gender, age, abilities, religion
and sexual orientation
-- the fundamental right of
every individual to high quality treatment
-- partnerships with individuals,
families, staff, volunteers and communities
-- the commitment and contribution
of the Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers to the people the Centre
serves
-- an environment that welcomes
diversity and supports learning, scholarship, self scrutiny and open,
respectful debate
-- open and timely communication
-- accountability to the individuals
and communities the Centre serves.
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