Centre for Addiction & Mental Health

Description

About CAMH
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health CAMH is Canadas largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital as well as one of the worlds leading research centres in the area of addiction and mental health CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a Pan American Health OrganizationWorld Health Organization Collaborating Centre

CAMH combines clinical care research education policy and health promotion to transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues

We have central facilities located in Toronto Ontario and 32 community locations throughout the province CAMH was formed in 1998 as a result of the merger of the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry the Addiction Research Foundation the Donwood Institute and Queen Street Mental Health Centre

CAMHs Mission Vision Values Goals

Our Mission
Improving the lives of those affected by addiction and mental health problems and promoting the health of people in Ontario and beyond

Our Vision
Strong and healthy communities in which people with addiction and mental health problems can access appropriate and effective services and live as full participants

Our Values

1 Clientcentred practice
We put the client at the centre of what we do We focus on individual client needs and strengths showing mutual respect encouraging client participation and empowerment developing cultural and clinical competencies and promoting clients rights

2 Continuous learning
We foster creativity discovery learning and the sharing of ideas We believe in ongoing learning scholarship and selfscrutiny at all levels in the organization and sharing the results of our learning with others

3 Diversity
We respect each person as unique and demonstrate this through inclusive practices information sharing and access to services We believe in the principles of equity and access and will respect the diversity of communities we serve by having inclusive practices and policies for our governance service and employment

4 Evaluation and accountability
We will improve monitor and evaluate our services and we will be accountable to our stakeholders We will conduct ourselves in a responsible transparent and ethical manner and uphold high standards of care and practice We recognize our responsibility to use our resources efficiently and effectively We will engage our stakeholders and build relationships based on respect and shared values and interests

5 Holistic view of health
We believe in understanding and helping the whole person in ways that are holistic and focused on recovery We believe that health is a complete state of physical emotional spiritual and social wellbeing and are committed to a multidimensional view of health and illness Our approach to service weaves evidencebased practice with wellness and a focus on the broad determinants of health

6 Partnership
We will build respectful collaborative and effective partnerships We are but one participant within the health system and our collective work is strengthened through partnerships characterized by mutual respect teamwork and open communication

Our Goals
1 Improve Care and Enhance Health
CAMH will improve clientcentred quality care enhance health and client safety and improve access to programs and services

2 Discover Share and Apply New Knowledge
CAMH will build a culture of integrated and collaborative approaches to discovering sharing and applying new knowledge

3 Influence Public Policy and Promote Positive System Change
CAMH will be a leading and collaborative voice in influencing responsive public policy and broad system improvement

4 Be the Best Place to Work and Learn
CAMH will become the best place to work and learn attracting supporting and retaining the best team of staff physicians volunteers and students

5 Ensure Long Term Sustainability and Development
CAMH will ensure the longterm sustainability and development of programs and services by effectively using resources and diversifying our funding sources

6 Provide Effective Information Management Systems and Technology
CAMH will develop integrated information management systems and technology to support leadership in clinical care research health promotion and education

7 Develop Innovative Facilities
CAMH will transform the Queen Street site into a central hub an innovative care health promotion research and education village linked to the community and satellite locations across the province