Foundation Progress Report Fall 2001

			Annual donors pave the way for innovation and discovery Mary Deacon  I can't say it often enough -- we appreciate each and every donor. Every gift is a victory in our fight against the stigma of mental illness and addictions. In the Foundation Progress Report, we often share stories of donors who have given significant gifts to specific projects or initiatives. Such gifts pave the way for innovation and discovery, and we are very grateful. Equally, we are grateful to our annual donors, those who provide resources which we direct towards our most urgent needs. These gifts allow the health professionals at the Centre to respond quickly and effectively to needs and opportunities as they arise, and assure that our ongoing annual needs will be met. Research fellowships, bioethics and women's initiatives are just a few areas where annual fund donors have opened doors to better care and research. In this issue we introduce two new programs: Circle of Hope and Corporate Leaders. These programs provide a meaningful way for friends of the Centre to support our most urgent needs on an annual basis, and work to eliminate the stigma attached to mental illness and addictions. Through educational opportunities, they will help to create more compassionate communities and workplaces. However you have chosen to show your support, I promise you that your generosity is appreciated by our clients, their families, and all of us at the Centre and the Foundation. Together we are making a difference. Circle of Hope A new opportunity to support the Centre's fight against stigma Circle of Hope, a new program created at the Foundation, will support the Centre's ongoing needs, and more importantly, work to eliminate the cruel stigma surrounding mental illness and addiction, creating a more compassionate society for our children and grandchildren. Wendy Pitblado Wendy Pitblado has seen first-hand the devastating effects of mental illness and the stigma attached to it, having supported close family friends through a personal tragedy. That's why she supports the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation both financially and as a volunteer leader. She is a Foundation Board Member and Co-Chair of the Circle of Hope. Her Co-Chair is David Goldbloom, the Centre's Physician in Chief. Above and beyond his demanding role at the Centre, he has dedicated himself to this program. Goldbloom and Pitblado are leading a group of dedicated volunteers. "I am very excited about working with this group of hard-working and equally busy people who believe that mental illness and addictions are problems to which it is worth giving time and money," said Goldbloom. Donors become members of the Circle of Hope by making an annual donation to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation in the $1,000 to $10,000 range. David Goldbloom sees great potential for the program. "There is a huge amount of ongoing and newly arising work at the Centre that is supported by undirected funds from the Foundation. The Circle of Hope will give the Foundation the freedom to respond quickly to needs and opportunities at the Centre as they arise, such as an innovative clinical program or a fast-breaking research discovery." All will ultimately translate into improvements in the lives of our clients. "The benefits we are offering to our members allow many opportunities for people to improve their understanding of these illnesses, and suggest ways that they can make changes in their communities," says Wendy Pitblado. "Our members have made an important leadership commitment," she says. "By joining the Circle of Hope, they are saying that it is important to take action, to stand up and be counted, and to lend their names and their influence to this program. Each new member moves us closer to our goal of creating a more compassionate world for those who face mental illness and addiction." For more information about the Circle of Hope, contact Anissa Hilborn, 416 535-8501 x4353, or e-mail Anissa_Hilborn@camh.net. Wendy Pitblado, co-chair, Circle of Hope.		En Français | Help | Search | Events | CAMH Library | Guide to CAMH | Donate Now You are here: CAMH > Foundation > Newsletters > Foundation News Fall 2001   On this page Annual donors pave the way for innovation and discovery Circle of Hope Garden party attracts new members and supporters Circle of Hope Founding Members Planned Giving: Helping to ensure a better future Corporate Leaders Program has potential to change the way corporate Canada looks at mental health and addiction Work Adjustment and Employment Support Services program eases clients' return to employment Beyond Physical Wellness: mental health issues in the workplace A Centre of Excellence Men in Suits Rock for the Brain Foundation Board welcomes new members, thanks retiring members Events For further information How You Can Help How to Make a Donation Planned Giving Gift Matching: Make your gift work twice as hard In memoriam and in honour gifts Circle of Hope Corporate Leaders Program Volunteer Opportunities with the Foundation   Events Courage to Come Back Awards Courage 2002 Courage 2001 Courage 2000 Courage 1999 Third Party Special Events: Become a Star   Our Donors Donor Profiles What Our Donors Have Made Possible   Publications Foundation Progress Reports Annual Report & Financial Statements 2001 / PDF Who We Are Board of Directors Foundation Staff 2002 Mission Statement Donor Bill of Rights Ethical Fundraising and Financial Accountability Code How to Reach The Centre

			Left to right, Wendy Pitblado, David Goldbloom, Kate Subak and Barbara Macdonald Garden party attracts new members and supporters Wendy Pitblado and David Goldbloom were very gratified by the reaction to their message at a recent garden party hosted by Circle of Hope Committee members Kate Subak and Barbara Macdonald. "We wanted to provide an opportunity for our friends to meet the Centre's health professionals, learn more about how mental illness and addictions affect our lives, and hear about the care and solutions offered through the Centre," said co-host Barbara Macdonald. Many of the 70 guests decided to become members. "I was very encouraged not only by the response, but by the number of new people who were introduced to the Centre for the first time, and decided to support us," said Wendy Pitblado. "They are a new generation of volunteers for our cause. It's very good to see people coming out and making strong commitments to causes they find valuable. It bodes very well for our future." Planned Giving: Helping to ensure a better future Planned gifts -- which include bequests through your will, gifts of securities, life insurance and charitable annuities -- offer many important benefits to you, the donor. Benefits vary according to the nature of the gift, but can include tax advantages -- now and to your estate -- and the ability to tailor your gift to your financial needs. When you make a planned gift, you help ensure that we will always be able to fulfil our mandate of supporting the Centre to provide for the most urgent needs of our clients, and that we will always be there when they need us. You allow the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation to plan accurately and confidently for the future. Most importantly, you are secure in the knowledge that your gift will continue to benefit those facing mental illness and addiction long into the future. For more information, please contact Anissa Hilborn at 416 535-8501 x4353, or email Anissa_Hilborn@camh.net.		Circle of Hope Founding Members Jamie & Patsy Anderson Robert C. Dowsett Leo & Sandy Etienne Ms. Pamela Fralick Mrs. Margaret Heinz Mr. G. Edmund King Ms. Marilyn Linton James & Kathryn Lisson Barbara & John Murray Ms. Wendy Pitblado Gayle & Philip Olsson Mr. Ian F. Rogers Ms. Jean Simpson Ron & Barbara Strange Edward & Diana Tremain Mr. Bill Wilkerson

			Corporate Leaders Program has potential to change the way corporate Canada looks at mental health and addiction Good mental health improves employee productivity and is a wise investment for a company -- both economically and socially. In a report released in July, 2000, the Global Business and Economic Roundtable on Mental Health estimated that business would save up to $7 billion over five years simply by ensuring that 35% to 50% of people suffering mental illness at work receive adequate treatment. The current running rate is only 6%. Marilyn Linton Drawing upon the research, programs and professional expertise at the Centre, the CAMH Foundation has created the Corporate Leaders program to help businesses take action and demonstrate their leadership in this area. Marilyn Linton, Health Editor of The Toronto Sun and Foundation Board member, is chairing the new program. "As health editor, I know how important mental health and addictions are as issues today, but just as important is the stigma surrounding them," she says. The Corporate Leaders program has great potential. "I believe that it will make a difference in many ways," says Linton. "The program will help to raise important annual unrestricted funds for our Foundation and in doing so will support the essential and exciting work of the Centre. It will also offer members an opportunity to improve their corporate policies around issues of mental illness and addictions as well as opportunities to educate their employees about them. Last but not least, it encourages corporate Canada to come forward and be part of the solution in helping to reduce the stigma of mental illness in the workplace." Companies become members of the program by donating $2,500 to $15,000 annually. The benefits are well worth the investment. They include a Corporate Leaders Investment Kit, consisting of a guide of the Centre's services, fact sheets, and best practice recommendations. Members will be kept informed of new research and best practices through the quarterly Corporate Leaders Action Report. Special events are offered for members including Executive Breakfasts featuring guest speakers on current issues relevant to the corporate community. As well, managers and Human Resources professionals will be invited to educational briefings where they will learn how to handle mental health and addictions issues at work. Many recognition opportunities are available. "Mental health affects our relationships with the people around us, our children, partners, families, colleagues and friends," says Linton. "It impacts us personally, but it is also a workplace issue in that it affects the bottom line. I am committed to this program because I believe that together, we can raise the profile of mental health and erase the stigma of mental illness in the workplace." n For more information on the Corporate Leaders program and other ways in which the Centre is addressing these issues, please call Lisa Urbanic at 416 535-8501 ext. 4301, or e-mail Lisa_Urbanic@camh.net.

			Work Adjustment and Employment Support Services program eases clients' return to employment Returning to work after experiencing mental illness or recovering from an addiction can be a daunting prospect. Finding a job, fears of relapse, balancing the demands of a job and recovery, fears surrounding how much to reveal to employers and colleagues are just some of the challenges. The Work Adjustment and Employment Support Services (WAESS) program at the Centre helps clients overcome these obstacles by providing an individualized, goal-oriented approach that assists participants to prepare for employment or further training. They also provide support to people who are working. WAESS has found that volunteer work placements are a highly effective way for clients to regain experience and confidence, and readjust to the workplace. Participants spend a minimum of three half-days per week in employment situations closely related to their career goals. Host employers benefit too, sometimes in unexpected ways. "Our volunteer had many years of experience in a different, but related field. We learned a lot from each other," said Jean Geary, Communications Manager at the Foundation, which hosted a volunteer last spring. "Hosting a volunteer helps to educate the workforce about the abilities of our clients," says Wendy Nailer, the program's director and recent recipient of the 2001 Ontario Federal Council Leadership Award. "Volunteers are wonderful ambassadors, and they are very effective 'myth-busters' about mental illness and addictions." Other services offered to WAESS clients include individual counseling, "Around the Cooler" support group, and educational seminars. Education and awareness seminars are also provided for employers, other professionals and students. How You Can Help Host employers are needed in a wide variety of fields for clients at all ranges of abilities and skills. Are you looking for staff? The WAESS can help you reach out to a new group of people, again at all range of abilities and skills. From time to time the WAESS needs to call resource people with specific areas of expertise for insight into trends and requirements in their specific fields. If you can help or if you would like more information, please call Wendy Nailer 416 535-8501, ext. 6897

			Beyond Physical Wellness: mental health issues in the workplace About fifteen years ago, companies invested in establishing exercise facilities, paying or subsidizing membership to physical fitness clubs and developing recreational compounds for their employees. Company cafeterias are offering cholesterol conscious food such as salad, low fat and low salt snacks. The belief is employees who are physically healthy are productive employees. These were and continue to be good initiatives by progressive companies. However, with the proliferation of mega mergers, downsizing and employees working longer hours to cope with high demands brought on by improved information technology, stress, depression and violence in the workplace are escalating. Mental health issues are affecting productivity and employers' bottom lines. According to Health Canada Best Advice on Stress Risk Management in the Workplace, the following are the basic mental health needs in the workplace: respect and appreciation feeling heard or listened to freedom to speak up sense of confidence and self worth freedom from chronic feelings of hostility and anger sense of belonging to a meaningful and supportive work group freedom from chronic symptoms of distress, anxiety and depression periods of relative calm and peace of mind The greatest challenge facing employers is the creation of a corporate culture that is also conducive to good emotional and mental health of its employees. In the new, bottom-line oriented economy that is characterized by constant and intensive changes, it is a tall order. But it is an order that employers can not ignore if they are to remain competitive. This is an excerpt of an article by Angelina Chiu, a senior program consultant at the Centre and team leader of the Workplace Health Consulting Services (WHCS). The full text is available at www.camh.net/foundation/mental_health_workplace.html.		CAMH Publications

			A Centre of Excellence A regular column which highlights achievements of the Centre's health professionals and scientists. By pushing the boundaries of Understanding, Prevention and Care, they are creating a better world for those who face the challenges of mental illness and addictions. Understanding Left to right: Rina Chouhan and Alicia Burke, UK Peer Counsellors; Dr. Paul Garfinkel, the Centre's President and CEO, Ashok Chouhan and Tanya Burke, UK Peer Counsellors; Right in front, Hassan Abukar, SAPPACY volunteer and former client. Specialized Centre substance abuse program replicated internationally This summer, two enthusiastic UK health professionals visited the Centre's unique Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY) to learn more about the program, particularly the incorporation of the African-centred treatment model. They had heard about the success of the Centre's Afro-centric treatment model and wanted to learn how they could implement it. They then received funding to train four youth to do peer outreach around the issues of substance abuse in the black community. A visit was scheduled for the youth and workers to visit SAPACCY, and Theresa Marsh, SAPACCY's Manager, traveled to the UK in March to host workshops and talks on the Canadian treatment model. The very successful exchange led to a partnership with SAPACCY and the Black Substance Abuse Program in the UK. Future youth conferences, workshops, research and student exchanges are planned. Both programs share the goals of helping black youth find a positive path without drugs, helping them say "YES" to life, and value their rich heritage and culture. Professional Education Enhancements in education of social workers The Centre has been approached by the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto to become one of five enhanced Teaching Centre Sites, to bring the classroom into the field. Slated to begin this fall, the project will involve social work staff at the Centre collaborating with the faculty at the university to deliver the curriculum. Centre hosts visitors from Lithuania as part of international training role A delegation of four staff from mental health programs in Lithuania visited the Centre and participated in a series of training activities. The visit was part of Community Support and Research Unit's program of training and technical assistance in the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. New Housing Guide improves access to information about housing in Toronto Housing plays a central role in treatment and recovery for clients of addiction and mental health services. To better share information, the Community Support and Research Unit and the Communications, Education and Community Health department have issued a comprehensive mental health and addictions housing guide. It also appears on the Centre's website, http://info.camh.net/housing. Care Improvements to Emergency Services A six-bed holding unit will be built at the Clarke site to replace the three bed unit at the Queen Street site. The General Psychiatry and Schizophrenia and Continuing Care programs will work together to identify and meet the needs of clients using the Queen Street Emergency Room after normal clinic hours, ensuring that both acute and non-acute needs are met. Staff Honours Heinz Lehmann Award Dr. Franco Vaccarino, Vice-President of Research at the Centre, has been awarded the 2001 Heinz Lehmann Award by the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology. This Award is designed to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of research in neuropsychopharmacology in Canada and was presented in June at the CCNP Annual Meeting Banquet held in Banff. More information on the Centre's activities and accomplishments over the last year appears in their Annual Report. Copies are available by calling Public Affairs at 416 979-4250.		Centre for Addiction & Mental Health Foundation Board of Directors Mr. Nicholas Brearton Mr. Ted Cadsby Ms. Pamela Fralick Mr. Robert C. Dowsett Dr. Paul E. Garfinkel Mr. G. Edmund King Ms. Marilyn Linton Mr. James H. Lisson Ms. Lynda Mackay Mr. Richard A. MacKenzie Ms. Rona Maynard Mrs. Barbara Murray Mrs. Gayle Olsson Ms. Wendy Pitblado Mr. Timothy R. Price Ms. Tracey Riley Ms. Jean Simpson Mr. Robert Stewart Mr. Gerald C. Throop Ms. Irene Tysall Dr. Franco Vaccarino

			Gerry throop, left, and fellow "men in suits" kept the crowd dancing into the night and raised over $10,000 for the foundation. Men in Suits Rock for the Brain What a party! On June 1st, committed Foundation supporters Gerry and Diane Throop, Don Tapscott and Ana Lopes staged a rockin' fundraiser for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation at The Mockingbird on King Street West. Ana Lopes and Don Tapscott Gerry, Don, and fellow members of their band, Men in Suits, are Bay Street movers and shakers by day, and rockers by night. They treated the 300+ guests in attendance to an evening of danceable rock and roll favorites, playing everything from Santana to Rolling Stones to the Bay City Rollers! Revelers stopped dancing just long enough to hear Centre President and CEO Paul Garfinkel talk about the need for support and compassion for those with mental illness and addictions, and pay tribute to the organizers. Gerry Throop has served our Board since 1999, and has also been involved through Merrill Lynch Canada. The Centre's first chair in schizophrenia was made possible by the generosity of Don Tapscott and Ana Lopes. The party went on until 2 a.m. and raised more than $10,000. An encore event is planned for May 31st, 2002. Many thanks to the organizers and all who came out.

			Foundation Board welcomes new members, thanks retiring members Tracey Riley and Ted Cadsby, both longtime volunteers for the Foundation, joined the Board of Directors, bringing with them a wealth of experience and expertise. Tracey Riley Ted Cadsby Tracey is the new Vice-Chair of our Finance Committee. She is a CA and a consulting partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, where she has worked since 1985 in Canada and in the UK. Ted has accepted the role of Chair of the Investment Sub-Committee, and is also a member of the Corporate Leaders Committee and Courage Sponsorship Sub-Committee. He is President and CEO of CIBC Securities, and has authored several books on investments. Seven retiring board members were honoured at the June board meeting. Gayle Olsson, Chair of the Foundation Board, expressed appreciation to Chris Li, Tom Reynolds, Ian Rogers, Ron Strange, Joe Wright, and Bill Wilkerson. Ted Tremain, our former chair, was also honoured for his numerous contributions over his 15-year association with our organization. An event to mark Ted's departure is being planned for the fall. Each received a gift of art created by Michelle Greene, a Toronto artist who donated her work to the Centre to express appreciation for the help she and her family received here.

			Events Mona Bronfman Scheckman Award Luncheon Rona Maynard, editor of Chatelaine Magazine and Foundation Board Member, will be the keynote speaker at a fall luncheon celebrating the first Mona Bronfman Scheckman Awards, on Tuesday, October 9th, 2001 during Mental Illness Awareness Week. Her address, "Speaking About Depression: Breaking the Silence", will explore what we can do to promote helpful and meaningful dialogue. Edward Bronfman will present the first Mona Bronfman Sheckman Award to Dr. John Strauss for his project dealing with childhood-onset depression. The event takes place at the Ontario Club at 11.30 a.m. and is jointly presented by The Edward Bronfman Family Foundation, the Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. For tickets and information, please call 416 351-7757 or e-mail cprf@interlog.com. Free Monthly Community Information Forums The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and Chatelaine Magazine are jointly presenting "There is Help...There is Hope", a series of regular Community Information Forums on Addiction and Mental Health. Events will be held monthly to June, 2002. Fall forums include What's New in the Treatment of Schizophrenia? on October 9th, Alcohol: How Much is Too Much? on November 22nd, and Alternative Ways of Healing Addictions and Mental Health Problems on December 11th. Admission is free. For more information on venues, times and schedule updates, call 416 979-4251. The Foundation Progress Report is the quarterly newsletter of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation. Our mission: to be a dynamic and effective fundraiser, helping to enable the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to provide the highest possible level of Understanding, Prevention and Care, creating a better world for the one in four Canadians whose lives are affected by mental illness or addiction. We work to promote public awareness of addiction and mental health and reduce the stigma associated with them. We welcome your comments: Jean Geary (416)535-8501, extension 4395, or e-mail to: Jean_Geary@camh.net The Foundation can be reached at: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation 250 College Street, Ground Floor Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1R8 Tel: (416) 979-6909 or 1(800)414-0471 Fax: (416) 979-6910 E-mail: foundation@camh.net A tax receipt will be issued for donations of $10 or more. Thank you for your generous donation. Charitable registration number 10693 2320 RR0001. Mail to: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation, 250 College Street, Ground Floor, Toronto, Ontario, M5T 1R8 Tel: 416 979-6909 or 1-800-414-0471 Fax: 416 979-6910 E-mail: Foundation@camh.net

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