National Envelope - National Strategies - National Strategy on Collaborative Care Initiatives
Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Initiative
$3,845,000
The College of Family Physicians of Canada is a national organization that strives to improve the health of Canadians by promoting high standards of medical education and care in family practice, by contributing to public understanding of healthful living, by supporting ready access to family physician services, and by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about family medicine.
Partners:
Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Health, Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, Canadian Association of Social Workers, Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses, Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadian Nurses Association, Canadian Pharmacists Association, Canadian Psychiatric Association, Canadian Psychological Association, the College of Family Physicians of Canada, Dietitians of Canada, and Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Canada.
Objectives:
- To compile information on, and conduct an analysis of, the current state of collaborative mental health care;
- To develop a shared vision (Charter) of collaborative mental health care acceptable to all project partners;
- To develop specific strategies for removing barriers to implementing collaborative mental health care approaches to meet the needs of Canadians; and
- To disseminate these findings to providers, planners, funders and users of services.
Activities:
- Conduct surveys, key stakeholder focus groups, on-site visits to programs using collaborative care approaches and literature reviews for the purpose of information sharing and analysis;
- Undertake process of self-examination, information-sharing, and discussion among partnering organizations to develop shared vision, and develop/execute plan for Charter implementation;
- Establish working partnerships with federal, provincial, territorial governments, regional health authorities and other national organizations;
- Establish groups of experts; create strategies, materials, and tools to address barriers; and establish networks with partners to obtain feedback regarding materials developed; and
- Disseminate these findings.
Expected Results:
Improved mental health and well-being of Canadians through strengthened relationships and improved collaboration among primary and mental health care providers, consumers, families and communities.
Contact:
Scott Dudgeon
Executive Director, Canadian Collaborative Mental Health Initiative
College of Family Physicians of Canada
2630 Skymark Avenue
Mississauga, ON L4W 5A4
Tel: (905) 629-0900 ext. 461
Fax: (905) 629-0893
Email: sd@cfpc.ca
 www.ccmhi.ca
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