Information
and Consulting Services
Description to come.
CAMH Archives
Founded in 1982, the mandate of the theme Archives for the History
of Canadian Psychiatry and Mental Health Services is to preserve, and
make available for study, material concerning the history and development
of psychiatry and other mental health and addiction services in Canada,
especially Ontario. In 2000 that original mandate was broadened to start
a phased evolution as the Corporate Archives for the permanent records
of CAMH.
Referral: No, but prospective researchers should make
enquiry beforehand on the nature of their interests, by mail, phone
or e-mail, and to arrange for an appointment.
Contact information: John P.M. Court, Archivist
 (416) 535-8501, ext. 2159
Fax (416) 583-1308
E-mail John_Court@camh.net
Friends of the CAMH Archives
The "Friends of the Archives" is a separately incorporated
volunteer organization, linked to CAMH's Volunteer Services Department
as well as to the Archives. It was formed two decades ago (originally
called the Museum of Mental Health Services Inc.) to support the emerging
archival and heritage programs at the Queen Street Site. Since the 1998
merger, the Friends have broadened their focus to support archival and
historical activities for both mental health and addiction services,
encompassing all four CAMH sites.
Referral needed: No
Contact: Vivienne Gibbs, President, Friends of the
Archives;
or by e-mail via the Archivist John_Court@camh.net
Location: Queen Street Site
Drug and Alcohol Treatment
Information System (DATIS)
Description to come.
Please refer to the DATIS website at www.camh.net/datis.
Evaluation Consultation
Description to come.
FOCUS Resource Centre
FOCUS Resource Centre (FRC) supports the training, consultation, networking
and information/dissemination needs of FOCUS Community Projects throughout
Ontario.
The FOCUS Community Program is an initiative of the Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care's, Health Promotion and Wellness Program within the
Public Health Branch. The goal of the FOCUS Community Program is to
prevent problems, including injuries, associated with alcohol and other
drug use. Currently there are 22 FOCUS Communities throughout Ontario.
Referral required: No. A wide variety of information,
resources and direct links related to health promotion, community
coalitions, substance abuse and injury prevention are available online
through the FRC website http://www.frcentre.net/.
Contact: Kingston Office: 1-888-433-3181.
Additionally, you may contact the individual FOCUS project coordinators.
Contact information is available online at http://www.frcentre.net/Communities/communities.htm
Location: FOCUS Resource Centre, 80 Queen St. Ste.
200, Kingston, K7K 6W7
Information
Centre
Responds to drug, alcohol and/or mental health questions from the
Ontario public. Staffed 12 hours per day, ( 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST) every
day except statutory holidays. In addition, telephone callers can access
an automated information service, containing recorded messages in
English, French and 15 other languages 24 hours per day, 7 days per
week. The Information Centre deals with inquiries via telephone or in
person.
Contact: 1-800-463-6273 (toll free in Ontario)
or 416-595-6111 (Toronto)
Location: ARF site, close to Spadina entrance, 2nd floor
CAMH Library
The Centre Libraries are noted
for their comprehensive, multi-disciplinary collections of literature
and resources on mental health and alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
The collections consist of a wide variety of formats: books, journals,
research reports, government documents, videos and other materials.
The Libraries serve CAMH staff, professionals, students and the general
public.
Services include information and reference assistance, tours, and instruction
in the use of the collections. The circulating materials may be borrowed
by any resident of Ontario who has registered in person.
Information requests are accepted by mail, email, fax or telephone.
Responses may include bibliographies, pamphlets, articles, referrals
to electronic resources, or quick facts.
Inter-library loan service is also available.
Location: ARF site, Tower, 2nd floor;
Queen Street site, Administrative Building, Main Floor
Public Service Hours (ARF site)
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m - 5:30 p.m.
Full reference service is available Monday to Friday,
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.;
Extended hours between Thanksgiving weekend and Victoria Day
Wednesday 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
and Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed all Statutory Holidays. Please call to confirm holiday season
hours.
Contact: Phone: (416) 595-6144
Fax: (416) 595-6601
Email: library@camh.net
Public Service Hours (ARF site)
Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
Closed all Statutory Holidays. Please call to confirm holiday season
hours.
Contact: Phone: (416) 535-8501 ext. 2157
Fax: (416) 535-1308
Email: library@camh.net
On the website:
www.camh.net/camh_library
Planning and Evaluation
Response Team (PERT)
The Planning and Evaluation Response Team (PERT) provides consultation
in program planning and evaluation for substance abuse and mental health
agencies and systems, community committees and coalitions. PERT provides
several specific consultation services, including helping agencies or
community groups develop a Logic Model and an Evaluation Framework.
The Logic Model is a "picture" of the agency's primary services,
short and long term objectives, and intended outcomes of the services
they provide to their clients. The Logic Model can be used as a guide
to plan for new services, or as the first step in planning for an evaluation
of their services.
The Evaluation Framework is the second step in planning an evaluation.
Derived from the agency's Logic Model, it helps agency staff identify
specific evaluation questions that they are interested in, what data
need to be collected, data collection methods, and the resources that
will be required to successfully engage in an evaluation. PERT consultants
provide on-site consultation, workshops, and telephone consultations.
PERT consultation services are available at no cost to any publicly
funded substance abuse or mental health agency in Ontario.
Referral required: No
Location: Throughout Ontario
Contact: Darryl Upfold at (519) 884-6469
or email at dupfold@golden.net.
Publications and Resources
The Centre develops and produces professional resources, corporate
publications and public information materials including brochures, booklets,
manuals, reference texts, promotional pamphlets and corporate documents
for healthcare professionals, clients and their families who are dealing
with addiction and mental health issues. All resources are based on
solid research and evaluation. Customer service representatives are
available Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. to provide information
on materials or to take orders.
Contact: 1-800-661-1111 or
(416) 595-6059 in Toronto
Location: ARF site, 4th floor
On the Website:
www.camh.net/publications/index.html
Workplace Health Consulting
Services
Addresses a wide range of substance use and mental health issues, tailored
to an organization's needs and budget. Work with companies to design
mental health and substance use policies to facilitate information sessions
to communicate these policies to staff, and to train managers, supervisors
and employee representatives in the implementation of these policies
in the workplace. Some issues include: alcohols and drug use in the
workplace; mental health in the workplace; violence in the workplace;
understanding, preventing and managing aggressive behavior; problem
gambling and employee assistance programs.
For more information, please see their webpages at http://www.camh.net/about_camh/workplace_health/.
Referral required: No
Location: Throughout Ontario
Contact: Toll free 1-800-661-1111
Or (416) 595-6059, in Toronto
Work Adjustment and
Employment Support Services (WAESS)
As a part of the Community
Support and Research Unit, this community mental health program
provides career counselling and employment support services to people
with significant mental health problems and concurrent disorders. The
service addresses employment issues through education, training and
community partnerships. An individualized, goal-oriented approach assists
participants to prepare for employment or further training. Components
of the service include volunteer work placements, individual counselling,
"Around the Cooler" support group, educational seminars and
employment support services to those who find or are returning to employment.
Education and awareness seminars are provided for employers, other professionals
and students.
Referral required: Yes. A healthcare or community
supports professional.
Contact: (416) 535-8501, ext.
4876
Location: Clarke site, ground floor
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