Institute for Advancements in Mental Health
Registration:
3
of
9
(2021-04-26
to
2021-10-01)
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Seeking funding for expanding access to mental health supports and psycho-social supports for individuals who experience mental health challenges.
- Seeking funding for research into psycho-social factors in mental illness and moving research into practice.
- Seeking government support to expand the Institute for Advancements in Mental Health's programs and mental health research.
Policies or Program
- Advocate for immigration systems to better accommodate individuals with mental illness.
- Deliver services to support mental health recovery in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Discuss innovative approaches to tackle complex mental health challenges including seeking partnerships and collaborations with public offices/officials.
- Educate public officials about IAM’s ongoing work.
- Improve access to accessible mental health services.
- Improve access to employment and income supports for people with mental illness.
- Improve access to medication for people with mental illness.
- Improve access to supportive housing for people with mental illness.
- Outreach to public officials to discuss mental health related polices, service delivery and programs that support mental health and wellness.
- Supporting the wellness of individuals who have a mental illness and are justice-involved including improving police interactions, diversion from the justice system, access to treatment in prison, reducing the harms associated with segregation and reintegration into communities following incarceration.