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A Generation in Limbo: What Doug Ford’s Government Must Do to Support Young Ontarians

Family counselling is a cost-effective intervention that strengthens households, prevents crises, and reduces the need for intensive mental health care. Yet, Ontario’s public system prioritizes individualized interventions while overlooking the systemic benefits of family-focused services. Social supports are just as critical as housing policies to address the growing number of young adults who must remain at home due to economic and housing barriers. Without adequate interventions, we risk compounding the economic crisis with a social one.

Community health sector launches campaign profiling staffing challenges and impact to patient care

Ten provincial associations representing Ontario’s community health sector are raising awareness of a growing wage gap impacting the care millions of Ontarians rely on.
A new campaign launched today, entitled For Us. For You., highlights the need for urgent investments in Ontario’s community health sector to ensure crucial services and supports remain available to meet the needs of Ontarians of all ages.

FSO Response to 2024 Budget

Urgent action is required by Ontario government to address worsening staffing crisis in Ontario’s community health sector

More to Loneliness than Being Alone

We are social beings, so it is not surprising that relationships support our health and well-being. However, this fact is often overlooked in our treatment of health, including mental health, which treats individuals and their illnesses.

When a family service agency is lost

The doors closed at Catholic Family Services of Hamilton on April 30th, after 74 years of service. This is the third family service agency in Ontario to close since the onset of the pandemic, with the others being in Thunder Bay and Northumberland. In each case, the ministry-funded programs live on through other service providers in the community. But family service agencies are more than a collection of their programs. Family service agencies play a critical role in the system of care.

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