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Population Health
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Housing And Support Services For People With Severe Mental Illness (SMI), Including Substance Use
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Basic housing needs are particularly important for people with mental illness. A lack of safe, secure, affordable housing has been shown to have negative effects on both physical and mental health, resulting in increased need for and use of emergency, treatment, and support services.
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Support for Planning Services
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This project supports ongoing collaboration related to the implementation of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) Mental Health & Addictions Strategic Plan.
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Mental Health and Addictions System Planning: Estimating Need Across the Continuum of Care
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In order to apply resources optimally to the early intervention and treatment of mental disorders and substance use problems in British Columbia, it is important to develop a comprehensive estimate of need amongst the population.
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Quality and Performance Measurement Analysis, Interpretation and Development
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This project is the continuation of activities that have been underway for more than 5 years, under the direction of the MoH, with active engagement of health authority system managers and planners and other stakeholders, with research support provided by FHS researchers.
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Substance Use, Mental Disorders and the Justice System: Improving Resource Efficiency and Outcomes
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People with mental disorders and substance use disorders are significantly over-represented in the justice system. Moreover, a number of individuals access services spanning a variety of Ministries, as well as services and resources provided through provincial Health Authorities.
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Advancing System Responses to Seniors with Dementia and other Mental Health Problems or Co-Morbid Physical Illness and Frail Health
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As the population of British Columbia continues to age, an increasingly large proportion is anticipated to require services and supports as a result of various forms of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and other mental health problems that affect the elderly.
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