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Developing Collaboration Between Pregnant/Parenting Aboriginal Women with Substance Misuse Problems, Substance Misuse Counsellors, and Child Welfare Workers
Author(s): C. Baskin, C. Strike, B. McPherson, D. Smylie, T. Angeconeb, A. Sauve, D. McKay, L. Archer, W. Kimewon, L. Ross, J. Kakekayash
Publication Date: 2012
We conducted a research project to examine how the relationships between pregnant and/or parenting Aboriginal women with substance misuse problems, drug treatment counsellors, and child welfare workers can be improved. For this project, we used group techniques such as storytelling circles and focus group discussions to gather data about the experiences of mothers experiences of mothers with drug and alcohol problems and with child welfare involv...
Toronto and Ottawa Supervised Consumption Assessment Study
Author(s): A. M. Bayoumi, C. Strike, J. Jairam, T. Watson, E. Enns, G. Kolla, A. Lee, S. Shepherd, S. Hopkins, M. Millson, L. Leonard, G. Zaric, J. Luce, N. Degani, B. Fischer, R. Glazier, P. O’Campo, C. Smith, R. Penn, M. Brandeau
Publication Date: 2012
Do Toronto and Ottawa need supervised consumption facilities? Is the implementation of supervised consumption facilities in Toronto or Ottawa feasible? To answer these questions, we conducted the Toronto and Ottawa Supervised Consumption Assessment, a scientific study involving the collection and analysis of data from a variety of sources.
Pushing the Boundaries of Outreach Work: the Case of Needle Exchange Outreach Programs in Canada
Author(s): C. Strike, C. O'Grady, T. Myers, M. Millson
Publication Date: 2004
In this paper, we examine the challenges of defining the boundaries of outreach work using the example of needle exchange programs. In particular, we examine the multiple and inter-related factors that extend needle exchange outreach work beyond its official mandate. Using semi-structured interviews, 59 workers at 15 programs in Ontario, Canada were asked questions about operational policies and routines. (excerpt from the source)
A Population Health Framework for Inner-City Mental Health
Author(s): C. Strike, P. Goering, D. Wasylenki
Publication Date: 2002
Dealing with mental health problems in the inner city presents a major challenge to planners and service providers. Traditional mental health service-oriented interventions often prove ineffective due to the complexity of individual's needs. This article argues that a population health framework can be used to identify critical risk and protective factors and facilitate more effective, upstream, population-based interventions for mental health pr...