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We are happy to share with you a clip from our documentary on The Opening Doors Project – Migration and Mental Health
What people are saying.
“I loved the activities that helped me get a small glimpse into how a newcomer feels in different situations.”
Wellness Centre, University of Guelph - November, 2013
“Great first hand experience from the facilitators. This helps me think of new outreach strategies.”
Rise Asset Development – May, 2013
“I was reminded that asking and listening and empowering a person seeking support/resources is an important part of the process.”
Guelph Local Immigration Partnership - April, 2013
"I learned new information and procedures about The Ontario Human Rights System.”
South Toronto Local Immigration Partnership - October, 2013
"I learned new info and procedure about Ontario Human Rights System.”
Toronto South LIP -November 12, 2013
“How to balance self-care to balance demands at work and at home.”
Yonge & Eglinton Employment & Social Services - August 7, 2013
The Opening Doors Project provides a FREE Workshop Series for newcomer communities, communities of mental health survivors, mental health services, agencies and institutions.
These three-hour workshops are appropriate for English-language learners and can be tailored to specific audiences and needs.
Why offer these workshops?
Discrimination exists
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It is a myth that Canada is a land of equal opportunity without discrimination.
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Unfortunately, racialized people, newcomers and people with mental health issues experience racism and discrimination.
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Discrimination has negative effecats on mental wellness of individuals and communities.
People with mental health issues experience stigma
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There are strong negative attitues and behaviours towards people with mental health issues, and/or people who have experience withh the mental health system.
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Stigma robs people of their humanity and prevents them from participating in communities.
Our communites need more safe spaces
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Enhancing the wellbeing of newcomers and communites of mental health survivors is important!
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The Opening Doors Project is committed to partnering with agencies and communities to develop safe spaces in Ontario communities.
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Safe spaces are places where newcomers and people with mental health issues can be comfortable.
What will the workshops do?
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Strengthen mental health, anti-racism and anti-discrimination literacy in Ontario communities.
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Foster the participation of new immigrants and refugees with mental health issues.
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Cultivate more inclusive and welcoming enviroments for new immigrants and refugee who face mental health challenges.