P-HSJCC Webinar Series: The HSJCC Network: 2019-2020 SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 MODERATOR: TREVOR TYMCHUK About today’s webinar: - We will have a Q&A period at the end of our webinar. To ask a question, please type your question in the chat box. - This webinar will be recorded. The recording and power-point presentation will be emailed to you following the webinar. - Please complete the brief evaluation survey following the webinar. * If you’ve dialed in using the teleconference line, please make sure your phone is on mute* About the HSJCC Network: Ab The Human Services and Justice Coordinating Committee (HSJCC) Network is comprised of: 39 Local Committees, 14 Regional Committees, and one Provincial HSJCC. Each HSJCC is a voluntary collaboration between health and social service organizations, community mental health and addictions organizations and partners from the justice sector including crown attorneys, judges, police services and correctional service providers.
The HSJCC Network Year in Review: 2019-2020 Mo Moderator or: Trevor Tymchuk, CKE Committee Chair, P-HSJCC Member • Can Candace Ven ena, , Project Manager cv cvena@ontario.cmha.ca • And Andrew Fai airbair irn, Network Coordinator afair irbair irn@ontario.cm cmha.ca • Tash asha Ren ennie ie, Network Engagement and Communications Officer tr trennie ie@on ontario io.cmha.ca • Ch Christine Co Conr nrad, Justice Lead Policy Analyst, Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario ccon onrad@ontario io.cmha.ca
Agenda - Introductions - Overview of the HSJCC Network - HSJCC Network 2019/2020 Year In Review - Provincial HSJCC Projects - Communications, Knowledge Exchange and Member Engagement - HSJCC Network COVID-19 Response - Q&A
OVERVIEW OF THE HSJCC NETWORK
The HSJCC Network at a glance
Where and how do HSJCCs Work? 1 Provin incia ial HS HSJC JCC: 39 Loc Local l HS HSJC JCCs: 14 Regi egional l HS HSJC JCCs: • Education and training • • Education and training Education and training • Provincial policy • • Care coordination for Regional system change projects and system individuals (pre-charge, initiatives change initiatives post-charge, court process, release planning)
The Provincial HSJCC Ob Objectives • Supports the individual and collective efforts of Regional and Local HSJCCs • Identifies provincial service and policy issues and makes recommendations to address such issues to appropriate government and other bodies as determined by the nature of the issues • Identifies solutions to systemic problems • Promotes consistency of approach across Ontario, while recognizing regional diversity • Shares information across the HSJCC network and beyond (knowledge transfer)
The Provincial HSJCC Membership Voti ting mem embers: • Regional representatives from each of the 14 Regional HSJCCs • Provincial Co-Chairs Ex Ex-offic icio io Mem embers: • Representatives from each partner ministry (MAG, SolGen, MCCSS, MOH & CSC) • CAMH, OPP, OACP, Forensic Director’s Group, Community Networks of Specialized Care, CMHA Ontario, LHIN representation, ConnexOntario, Legal Aid Ontario, John Howard Society of Ontario and Justice for Children and Youth
The HSJCC Secretariat • The HSJCC Secretariat are the staff responsible for implementing the objectives and workplan of the Provincial HSJCC and supporting the HSJCC Network infrastructure • Housed at the Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario in Toronto, ON Can Candace Vena: Project Management Andrew Fair airbair irn: Network Coordination Tas asha Ren ennie: Membership Engagement and Communications Chr Chris istine Conr Conrad: Policy Support
HSJCC NETWORK YEAR IN REVIEW
HSJCC Planning & Reporting • Work planning assists HSJCCs to map out their planned arch 1 st st activities for the year ahead (Wor orkplans s ar are du due Mar every ry yea ear for or the yea ear ahe ahead). • Keeps everyone well informed of what is happening at a Local, Regional and Provincial level within the HSJCC Network. • Annual reports illustrate the key deliverables and outcomes st for June 1 st from the previous fiscal year. (Annual l rep eports du due Ju or ear). An exemption of August 1 st , 2020 was the pas past fi fiscal yea made due to COVID-19. • Reporting ensures there is accountability across the network. • Great way to highlight the accomplishments of HSJCCs and celebrate the impact of our work across the network. • The Secretariat provides webinar on network reporting can be found on the HSJCC website: https://hsjcc.on.ca/our- work/hsjcc-webinars/
Local and Regional Committee Highlights
Local and Regional HSJCC Highlights Northwest Reg egional Ce Centre e of of Res esponsibili lity: 1. 1. Disc Discuss ss an and find find sol solutions s to o systemic iss issues s em emerging g fr from dis district/local al com ommittees s or or Sit Situation Tab ables s with ithin the he NW: • Assemble a COR Agenda Review committee (ECOR with representation from COR Co-chairs, sponsoring agency and 3 to 5 members from the COR) to ensure COR agenda and meetings are reflective emerging issues and trends in the Northwest • Key Deliverables: • 4 COR meeting per year • Consistent attendance of COR members • Agenda reflective of regional issues 2. 2. Par artnersh ship with ith Lak Lakehead Uni niversi sity to sup supports s student plac placement op opportunities s and and res esearch pr projects: s: • Determine placements opportunities within the work of the COR and working groups • Identification of projects for graduate students at Lakehead in the Departments of Psychology and Social Work.
Local and Regional HSJCC Highlights Hali Ha liburton/Kawartha/Pin ine e Rid idge e (H (HKPR): 1. 1. Truth & Rec econciliation Pla lanning Cir ircle • Inter-County collaboration surrounding First Nation and Indigenous Engagement. • Collaboration and support toward a First Nations led initiative • Committee reviewed membership and explored opportunities to engage local indigenous community to ensure that committee work aligns with outcomes that would also be beneficial for the Indigenous community. 2. 2. Youth Plan lanning Cir ircle • At – risk and marginalized Youth from the 4 counties participated in an engagement event at Canada’s Wonderland. During the event, youth were able to meet supports from a variety of agencies. • Youth reported that after meeting they felt that they understood what supports were available to them. • Over 50% stated that they were more likely to contact one of the service agencies.
Local and Regional HSJCC Highlights Halt Ha lton : 1. 1. De Develop and and im implement a a ne new Mental Hea ealth Promotion ini initiative for or Halton: ‘Halton Community Heroes’: • Direct service providers discuss positive community contribution stories with clients and submit for community recognition 2. 2. De Develop Edu ducation Br Brochures: a) a) Fam amily navi vigation tool for or Justice system, b) ) Form orm 2 2 in information • Brochures printed • PDF’s circulated to community partners Yor ork and Sou outh Sim imcoe: 1. 1. Liais Liaised with ith 3 3 dif different ag agencies s who ho sup support vul ulnerable pop populations s to o promote a vulnerable person’s registry in York Region and Vulnerable Per ersons Identifi fication car ard. • Key outcomes: 500 registrants in the program
Local and Regional HSJCC Highlights Win indsor Loc Local HS HSJCC: Windsor Youth Court, the screening team screens youth ages 12-17 for mental health, addiction and other issues, prior to their sentencing. The purpose of screening is to identify youth needs and help connect youth to appropriate community support services. Key ou outcomes: : Improved access to community resources and supports when appropriate, for area youth with mental illness and criminal charges. Tor oronto Reg egional an and Loc Local l HS HSJCC CCs: Shared information about mental health, substance abuse, criminal justice and related services to the HSJCC cross sectoral membership Key ou outcomes: : Increased information sharing on Aboriginal Mental Health & Addiction Services at the Anishnawbe Health Centre, Community Justice Centres , Community Safety & Wellbeing Toronto, Cota’s new Assertive Housing First Team.
Accomplishments of the Provincial HSJCC
The Provincial HSJCC 2019-2022 Top Priorities 1. Supportive/Affordable Housing 2. Release from Custody/Discharge Issues 3. Cross Sector Collaboration and Cooperation Issues 4. Clients with Complex Needs 5. Emerging Trends in Substance Use Issues 6. Specialized Populations (Seniors, Youth, Racialized and Indigenous Populations) 7. Lack of Appropriate Resources 8. Membership and Engagement
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