Lobbying Information
Subject Matters
- Budget
- Economic Development
- Health
- Housing
- Justice and Law Enforcement
- Research and Development
Subject Matter Details
Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
- Seek funding for research into psycho-social factors in mental illness and moving research into practice.
- Seek funding to expand access to mental health supports and psycho-social supports for individuals who experience mental health challenges.
- Seek government support to expand IAM's programs and mental health research.
Policies or Program
- 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.
- Support 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.
Communication Techniques
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Written communication
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Oral communication
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Grass-roots communication
Government Institutions
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Canada Foundation for Innovation
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Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
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Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
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Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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Health Canada (HC)
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House of Commons
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)
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Justice Canada (JC)
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Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB)
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Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
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Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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Public Safety Canada (PS)
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Senate of Canada
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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
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Treasury Board Of Canada Secretariat (TBS)
In-house Organization Details
Description of the organization's activities
The Institute for Advancements in Mental Health (IAM) is a connector, collaborator, thought leader and solution-driven organization, supporting, innovating and driving change for better mental health. At IAM, we envision a society that helps anyone impacted by mental health issues thrive. We call this
vision redesigning society for better mental health. Creating environments that are more inclusive, positive and
accepting for people with mental illness is central to our work and our services
Responsible officer name and position during the period of this registration
Mary Alberti,
Chief Executive Officer
Organization's membership or classes of membership
The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. OFFICERS & DIRECTORS: Mary Alberti (Chief Executive Officer); Chris Damaren (Chair); Claudio Cicuta (Vice Chair/Corporate Secretary); Ted Meighen (Treasurer); Michael Herman (Director); Harbhajan Dhillon (Director); George Bilof (Director); Heather Haslam (Director); Vanessa Mian (Director); Ron Stansfield (Director); Madhuri Ramakrishnan (Director).
Government funding
End date of the last completed financial year:
2021-03-31
List of Government Funding
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Government Institution
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Funding Received in Last Financial Year
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Funding Expected in Current Financial Year
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Hamilton Community Foundation
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$10,000.00
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Yes
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Local Health Integration Network - Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant
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$102,622.00
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Yes
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Local Health Integration Network - Toronto
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$241,535.00
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Yes
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Ontario Ministry of Health
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$260,405.00
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Yes
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In-house Organization Contact Information
Address:
95 King Street East
Suite 300
Toronto, ON M5G 1G4
Canada
Telephone number:
416-449-6830
Lobbyists Details
Employees who lobby for the organization
- Mary Alberti,
Chief Executive Officer |
No public offices held
