The HSJCC Network 2018/2019 • Jose Joseph Sz Szamuhel, Project Manager jszam amuhel@ l@ontar ario. o.cmha. a.ca • Chris Chr istine Conr Conrad, Policy Analyst – Justice Lead, CMHA Ontario cc cconrad@ontario.cmha.ca • Can Candace Vena, Network Coordinator cvena@ontario.cmha.ca • Tas asha Ren ennie, Network Engagement and Communications Officer trennie@Ontario. o.cmha.ca
Agenda - Introductions - Overview of the HSJCC Network - HSJCC Priority Setting - HSJCC Network Year In Review - Provincial HSJCC Projects - Communications, Knowledge Exchange and Member Engagement - Q&A
Overview of the HSJCC Network
The HSJCC Network at a glance
Who are the HSJCC Members?
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 • 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 Voting members: • Regional representatives from each of the 14 Regional HSJCCs • Provincial Co-Chairs (one representative from the human services sector and one representative from the justice sector) Ex-officio Members: • Representatives from each partner ministry (MAG, SolGen, MCCSS, MOHLTC & 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 Candace Vena: Network Coordination Tasha Rennie : Membership Engagement and Communications Joseph Szamuhel: Project Management Christine Conrad: Policy Analysis
Provincial HSJCC Visioning Day September 2018
After surveying the HSJCC Network, in January 2019 we established: 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
HSJCC Network Year in Review
HSJCC Planning & Reporting • Work planning assists HSJCCs to map out their planned activities for the year ahead. • Keeps everyone well informed of what is happening at a Local, Regional and Provincial level within the HSJCC Network. • Annual reports illustrate the actual outputs and outcomes from the previous fiscal year. • 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.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM REGIONAL AND LOCAL HSJCCS
Regional and Local Committee Highlights North West Centre of Responsibility: • Supported the successful launch of three Situation Tables in the communities in the District of Thunder Bay. • Recipient of the city of Thunder Bay Mayor’s Community Safety Award in the Outstanding Community Project Category. • Hosted a priority-setting day, which brought together over 30 senior leaders throughout the NW region from the health, justice, education and social service sectors. • Hosted A Day of Learning with Dr. Jo-Ann Vis, who provided a day-long workshop on preventing psychological stress injury and burnout in the workplace
Regional and Local Committee Highlights Kenora Rainy River District HSJCC: • Updated Inventory on Mental Health and Addiction Services in Northwest Ontario First Nation Communities. • Working to develop an inventory in Connex Ontario’s system that is open to committee members to access contact information related to nursing stations within the NW and treatment centres available on First Nation communities. • Updated both their youth and adult Criminal Justice Navigation Maps • Held an annual RISK forum where they presented the annual report information for acutely elevated cases brought before the table.
Regional and Local Committee Highlights Toronto Regional HSJCC: • Worked in collaboration with Justice Collaborative/PSSP CAMH and the Complex Care-Sub Committee to build and support the Service Resolution Toronto Process for people with complex needs. • Worked on ways to scale up system-level issues as they relate to the social determinants of health. ➢ Conducted a survey to determine the scope and/or the impact of a fee-for- medical file transfer in the context of the population that the HSJCC works with. Toronto Locals: • Through educational social engagement, the Toronto locals hold events, such as Lunch and Learns, to build cross-sectoral collaboration and networking to sustain the HSJCC capacity. • The Downtown Local explored a new consultation-style Lunch and Learn format: ➢ Opportunity to bring case scenarios, questions and/or situations that be explored using a trauma informed principles to a session on Understanding the Impacts of Trauma.
Regional and Local Committee Highlights York South Simcoe Regional HSJCC: • The committee organized a vibrant event with a roster of experienced speakers on the impact of Opioids in York Region & South Simcoe. • The primary goal was to increase awareness of the people and issues related to opioids and the criminal justice system. • Sessions included hearing from young persons with lived experience, a discussion on risk and utilization rates, a panel discussion on corrections and opioids, a presentation from ASYR on naloxone and a keynote from Joe Roberts, Skid Row CEO. Lanark County Local HSJCC: • Implementation of Lanark County LEAD Team Protocol & Training ➢ 2 day training – 80 frontline responders attended • Active “Youth At Risk” Subcommittee
Regional and Local Committee Highlights Simcoe Muskoka Network Committee: • The Regional Committee printed 150 “Journey Through the Justice System” booklets for distribution. • The locals were involved in a number of exciting projects including the following: ➢ Midland filled 40 backpacks for North Simcoe Mobile Crisis Intervention Team ➢ Orillia hosted a luncheon to learn about the Building Hope project ➢ Barrie purchased and distributed LINX transit tickets ➢ Collingwood hosted guest speaker Joe Roberts – From Skid Row to CEO Peel Regional HSJCC: • Created and distributed the Family Navigation tools for Mental Health and Addictions Courts and Justice system to Brampton/Peel Regional Police and Caledon OPP. • Supported training for police officers on the standard operating procedures and referral processes of the Caledon Pre-Charge Diversion program.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PROVINCIAL HSJCC
Review of the 2018-2019 Year The Provincial HSJCC HSJC JCC Ne Network Su Support an and Busi siness Provincial 3 Is Issu sue Man anag agement Ses Sessions he held ld meetings were over the year ear: 5 held last year in • Toronto The 2018 Provincial Election: Impacts on the Work of the HSJCC In September, the P-HSJCC held a Network Visio Vi ionin ing Da Day. Representatives • Priority Setting for the from every Regional HSJCC, partner Provincial HSJCC • ministries and organizations met in Information Flow Between person to refine vision, mission MAG & SolGen and goals for the P-HSJCC.
Engagin ing with ith Part rtner Mini inistrie ies and St Stakehold lders The P-HSJCC continued to engage with its health and justice ministry partners and participated in ongoing consultations including: • Ministry of the Solicitor General on Discharge from Court Protocol and Correctional Health Care • Ministry of the Attorney General on Community Justice Centres The PHSJCC also heard educational presentations from key stakeholders and ministries including: • Haven Toronto: Services for Elderly Marginalized Men • Justice David Cole, Ontario’s Independent Reviewer • Housing, Health and Justice Community of Interest • Ministry of the Solicitor General – Community Safety and Wellbeing Planning
Recommend
More recommend
