Introducing the Mental Health Promotion in Public Health Community of Practice. November 30, 2017

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1 Introducing the Mental Health Promotion in Public Health Community of Practice November 30, 2017

2 Housekeeping Please type any questions or comments in the chat pod throughout the webinar. Presentation slides and additional resources are available in the file share pod. This webinar will be recorded and posted on 2

3 Agenda Introduction Why a community of practice for public health and mental health? Purpose, objectives, and activities EENet Connect overview How you can join! 3

4 Your Presenters Jewel Bailey Knowledge Broker Provincial System Support Program CAMH Benjamin Leikin Supervisor Mental Health Ottawa Public Health Tamar Meyer Supervisor Knowledge Exchange Provincial System Support Program CAMH Jessica Patterson Health Promotion Specialist Mental Health Promotion Team Toronto Public Health 4

5 Polls 5

Provides capacity and expertise in: CAMH s Regional Offices knowledge

6 PROVINCIAL SYSTEM SUPPORT PROGRAM Supports Ontario s Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, through system interventions. Provides capacity and expertise in: CAMH s Regional Offices knowledge exchange information management implementation coaching equity and engagement evaluation 6

7 Evidence Exchange Network Includes CAMH Health Promotion Resource Centre and Opioid Resource Hub 7

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9 Housing First Mental Health Promotion Housing, Health & Justice HSJCC Alcohol Policy in Ontario Health Equity Transition- Aged Youth Family Caregiver Crisis Continuum Opioid Overdose Prevention Racialized Populations OCAN Pharmacists Mentoring for Addiction and Pain

10 Provincial Surveys 10

11 Knowledge Exchange Activities 11

Steering Committee Steering committee first met in October 2016.

12 Steering Committee Steering committee first met in October Involves members from six PHUs. PSSP convened and supports the group. Co-chaired by OPH and TPH. 12

13 Purpose Purpose: Support public health professionals in Ontario to connect, share, and explore the practice of mental health promotion in public health. 13

14 Objectives Support public health practice in response to provincial priorities. Share experiences in planning, implementing, and measuring the impact of mental health promotion programs and policies. Facilitate collaboration and partnership across public health units. Increase access to evidence and evaluated programs. Share information and resources. 14

15 Activities to Date Created and populated online platform on EENet Connect for information and resource sharing. Provided feedback to MOHLTC on mental health promotion guideline. Held in-person steering committee meeting. Developed Terms of Reference, draft knowledge exchange plan. 15

16 Knowledge Broker Support Through funding from MOHLTC, HPRC/EENet provides knowledge broker support to meet the evidence needs of the group. For example: developing knowledge exchange products in response to need organizing in-person events for knowledge sharing connecting the group with subject matter experts leveraging the CoP to support system level MHP activities. 16

17 About EENet Connect EENet Connect is an online community where members of Ontario s mental health and addictions system create profiles, share knowledge, and collaborate more effectively with one another. 17

18 How Do I Become a Member? Membership is limited to those working in one of Ontario s public health unit. Webinar participants will receive an from PSSP with a registration link to join the CoP. After registering, you will receive an invitation to become a member. 18

19 Types of Membership Community of Practice Online Members Community of Practice Champions Network Steering Committee 19

20 Steering Committee Steering Committee 2 year term Meets 6-8 times per year Members: o City of Hamilton Public Health Services o Halton Region Health Department o Niagara Region Public Health Department o Ottawa Public Health o Sudbury & District Health Unit o Toronto Public Health 20

21 Community of Practice Champions Network 1 representative from each public health unit (PHU). Community of Practice Champions Network Network meets four times per year. Main point of contact between PHU and steering committee. Representative can bring other staff to network meetings 21

22 Community of Practice Online Members Community of Practice Online Members Multiple representatives from PHUs. Participate in survey to identify evidence needs for mental health promotion. Share information on EENet Connect and inform overall direction of community of practice. 22

23 Any Questions? 23

24 Next Steps You will receive an with a registration link to join the CoP: PHUs are invited to identify one representative to participate in the CoP Champion Network by the end of December CoP Champions will meet in early

25 Stay Connected Tamar Meyer Jewel Bailey Jessica Patterson Ben Leikin Websites:

26 Thank you

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