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October 21-22, 2020 | Online

2020 Virtual Mental Health Forum

OMSSA hosted more than 750 people from their homes and offices across Ontario and beyond at our first-ever virtual Mental Health Forum.

The two-day virtual event focused on building skills and understanding to bolster resiliency and self-care for those working in the human services sector, and those they work to support, exploring topics like: 

  • Resilience in destabilizing times

  • Mental health and identity

  • Mental health leadership for organizations

  • Fostering hope and optimism

  • Stress and traumatic stress in the workplace

  • Remote work and mental health

  • Supporting the mental health needs of clients

  • De-escalation and crisis management techniques

  • COVID-19, mental health and children

  • COVID-19 and the escalating opioid crisis

  • Seniors’ mental health and reducing social isolation

  • Racism and mental health

Full Program Details

OMSSA 2020 Mental Health Forum

Event Location

OMSSA’s 2020 Virtual Mental Health Forum took place online.

Presentations & Materials

We have rounded up approved resources for you to view.

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The Capital "L" Leader: Mental Health Leadership for Organizations | Brian Knowler
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Stress and Traumatic Stress in the Workplace | Lawrence Blake, Canadian Mental Health Association
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Supporting Clients' Mental Health: An Interactive Session | Megan Phillips
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COVID-19, Mental Health and Children | Ekua Asabea Blair, Massey Centre for Women
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COVID-19, Mental Health and Children | Kelly Smith, Crisis & Trauma Resource Institute
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Fostering Hope and Optimism During Challenging Times | Wendy Beales, Family Services Durham
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Crisis Resources (De-escalation and Crisis Management session)
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The Integrated System Navigator: Improving Client Services through Partnerships & Collaboration | Halton Region
The_Great_Amplifier_Opioid_Overdose_in_Times_of_Disruption_OMSSA_Mental_Health_Forum
The Great Amplifier: Opioid Overdose in Times of Disruption
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Remote Work and Mental Health | Lawrence Blake Canadian Mental Health Association
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Healthy at Home: Seniors' Mental Health and Reducing Social Isolation during COVID-19
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Brainstorming Activity and Results: Supporting Seniors During COVID-19