MENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION OF CANADATURNING THE KEY:  Assessing Housing and Related Supports for Persons Living with Mental Health Problems and Illnesses ABOUT THE PROJECT The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) has placed a priority on developing a National Housing Strategy and is undertaking a comprehensive national environmental scan to support its planning and policy work in housing. More specifically, the project Turning the Key: Assessing Housing and Related Supports for Persons Living with Mental Health Problems and Illnesses, will inform the MHCC on current housing and community resource needs (including clinical and non-clinical supports) for people living with mental health problems and illness in Canada.  As part of this process the MHCC has funded the Community Support and Research Unit (CSRU) of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and the Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD) to conduct research on the current housing and related supports for people living with mental health problems and illnesses in Canada. Related supports include services that help find, access, and maintain housing, such as intensive case management, assertive community treatment teams, and crisis services. The involvement of persons with lived experience of mental health problems and mental illnesses (hereinafter referred to as persons with lived experience) and family members is vital in making this project a well-informed, client centred and recovery-based housing initiative. CONSUMER ON-LINE CONSULTATIONS The National Network for Mental Health is partnering with CSRU and CCSD to further understand consumers’ experiences of housing and related supports. Consumer input is really appreciated and valuable in informing the research team on the experiences of housing and related supports for adults living with mental health problems across Canada.  The National Network for Mental Health will be hosting a series of online discussions (webinars) to hear your perspectives. These will be facilitated by David Reville and will run for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. We know your time and energy is valuable, so, we will compensate all participants with $30.00. Participation is limited to 12 per webinar.
Participation is confidential.  Your name will remain anonymous and your user identification will be kept confidential and will not appear in any of the reports, publications or presentations that result from this project.  Anonymous direct quotes might be used in future reports. INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERESTED PARTICIPANTSIf you are interested in participating in the online consultation, you may choose to do so in one of the following ways:

1. Participate by teleconference.  To participate by teleconference, participants will only need a phone and dial-in information (e.g., the toll-free number to call and a participant code to enter). Participating by teleconference means you can speak and listen; however, you will not be able to see the facilitator or any other participants.
2. Attend by webcast. To attend by webcast and also see the presenters, participants will only need a computer and speakers.
3. Attend by webcast and present.  To attend by webcast and present yourself, participants will need a computer, speakers and a webcam or microphone.

Please note that we will be hosting webinars by region.  Here are the dates and times by region:BRITISH COLUMBIA: Tuesday, February 23rd – 9am-11am PSTALBERTA: Tuesday, February 23rd – 10am-12pm MSTMANITOBA: Thursday, February 25th – 9am-11am CSTSASKATCHEWAN: Thursday, February 25th – 9am-11am CSTQUEBEC: Monday, March 1st – 2pm-4pm ESTNEW BRUNSWICK: Tuesday, February 23rd – 10am – 12pm ASTNOVA SCOTIA: Tuesday, February 23rd – 10am – 12pm ASTPRINCE EDWARD ISLAND: Tuesday, February 23rd – 10am – 12pm ASTNEWFOUNDLAND and LABRADOR: Tuesday, February 23rd – 10:30am – 12:30pm AST and 10am-12pm (Labrador)ONTARIO: Thursday, February 26th – 9am-11am ESTNORTH WEST TERRITORIES:  Friday, February 26th – 10am – 12pm MSTYUKON:  Friday, February 26th – 9am – 11am PSTNUNAVUT: Friday, February 26th – 12pm – 2pm EST REGISTRATIONPlease register by following the link below and completing the required information.http://nnmh.ca/housing/Home/tabid/658/ctl/Register/language/en-CA/Default.aspx?returnurl=%2fDefault.aspx%3falias%3dnnmh.ca%2fhousing OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATIONPrior to participating in the webinar, it is useful for participants to test their computer to make sure that they are set up with all of the tools they will need to participate in the webinar.For more information about Connect Pro (the program used to host the webinar) click on the following link for an informational video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2syFXr6pRZ8 OR visit the program website at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobatconnectpro/   If you are still experiencing difficulties, and wish to participate in the webinar contact Nick Kerman at 416-535-8501 ext. 3170 or nick_kerman@camh.net and he will be able to help you. Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you. Please register by February 19th, 2010.