Director of Justice Policy, @CMHAOntario @hsjcc
Toronto, Ontario
Joined October 2011
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Candace Vena retweeted
It has been almost 8 years since Soleiman Faqiri’s beating death at the hands of correctional officers.
Please join us virtually on Dec 15 at 6pm as
as we remember our beloved ‘Soli’.
You can join our vigil directly at the link below:
us06web.zoom.us/j/8951807892…
ALT https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89518078920
Candace Vena retweeted
Register now for a webinar from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre's on their Breaking the Cycle of Violence with Empathy (BRAVE) Program! -
mailchi.mp/hsjcc/braveprogra…
Candace Vena retweeted
Today marks the final phase of Ontario’s alcohol retail expansion. Despite repeated calls for a health strategy, no action has been taken. Learn more: ontario.cmha.ca/news/coaliti…
#AlcoholStrategy #PublicHealth #OntarioHealth #OntarioAlcohol
Candace Vena retweeted
WELCOME TO SOMEONE’S SOMEONE
People – not numbers – live with addiction. Someone’s Someone aims to show there’s real people that represent every addiction, overdose or drug poisoning statistic you see.
Candace Vena retweeted
At CMHA Ontario, we recognize that understanding the history of mental health services for Indigenous peoples is a crucial step towards meaningful reconciliation.
Candace Vena retweeted
As we honor #TruthAndReconciliation, we release our final Aboriginal Justice Strategy report. A milestone in our ongoing work to address systemic barriers and improve justice for Indigenous communities. Read the full report: legalaid.on.ca/wp-content/up…
Candace Vena retweeted
"Municipalities have done everything we can, but we can’t do it alone." #CMHAOntario CEO Camille Quenneville joined @ONBigCityMayors in the call for a united approach to the homelessness, addictions, and mental health crisis. #ONPoli #SolveTheCrisis
youtube.com/watch?v=6VRjoEgQ…
Candace Vena retweeted
Today, our CEO Camille Quenneville joined @ONBigCityMayors in the call for a united approach to the homelessness, addictions, and mental health crisis.
Watch: cpac.ca/headline-politics/ep…
Candace Vena retweeted
Prisoners' Justice Day highlights systemic issues affecting those in correctional facilities. In Ontario, an estimated 41% of people experience severe mental health issue while in custody.
Candace Vena retweeted
Myth: Harm reduction programs encourage people to use drugs.
Fact: Harm reduction programs reduce the negative consequences of drug use, and does not endorse or encourage the use of drugs.
Candace Vena retweeted
Myth: Harm reduction programs are contributing to the growing number of opioid-related deaths.
Fact: Harm reduction programs save lives, and reduce emergency services utilization and hospitalization.
Candace Vena retweeted
The rising misinformation about harm reduction programs is troubling.
In addition to increasing fear and stigma, misinformation prevents people from accessing life saving harm reduction programs and services.
It's time to debunk some popular myths about harm reduction ⤵️
Candace Vena retweeted
Last week, some of the outstanding staff at CMHA Ontario stopped by a few of our locations. The CMHA NBD team was so proud to show off what our programs are accomplishing and to have the opportunity to discuss future opportunities. Thanks for stopping by @CMHAOntario
Candace Vena retweeted
We echo these recommendations. Dedicated investments in a range of housing options + increases to community-based supports are critically needed to break the cyclical nature of justice involvement, homelessness & re-incarceration.
- @CandaceVena, @HSJCC Director of Justice Policy
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Candace Vena retweeted
New report on opioid-related deaths in shelters during the pandemic shows no deaths in Timmins - due to additional funding for extra staff, outreach teams, health & safety measures, harm-reduction initiatives.
All that changed when the funding ended.⬇️
tvo.org/article/opioid-relat…
Candace Vena retweeted
💸 Despite the rising cost of living, Ontario's community health sector saw only a 1.53% average salary increase in 2023, while their peers in other sectors received increases up to 11%. Let's work together to close this wage gap. #ForUsForYou
Candace Vena retweeted
Sign the letter to your MPP and join us in calling for change. Together, we can push for policies for the health and safety of our communities. Click here to make your voice heard: alcoholandhealth.ca
Health groups ask Ontario to develop alcohol strategy ahead of looser prohibition
cp24.com/news/health-groups-…
Candace Vena retweeted
NEWS RELEASE: Ontario urgently needs a provincial alcohol strategy: health and social sectors: bit.ly/3K03Bus
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Say hi to Candace, @hsjcc's Director of Justice Policy. Working to better serve some of the most vulnerable individuals across Ontario that have come into contact with the justice system, it’s safe to say that compassion is embedded in all the work they do. Every single day.