Media Advisory - OHRC to release consultation report on human rights, mental health and addictions

TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2012 /CNW/ - On Thursday, September 13, 2012, the Ontario Human Rights Commission will release Minds That Matter: Report on the consultation on human rights, mental health and addictions at Ryerson University. The report outlines what the OHRC heard in its largest-ever policy consultation across Ontario, and sets out a number of key recommendations and commitments to address human rights issues that affect people with mental health disabilities or addictions.

When:	Thursday, September 13, 2012
Time:	9:30 - 11 a.m.
Where:	Ryerson University, Sears Atrium, George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 245 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario
Key Times:
9:30 a.m.	Welcome - Sheldon Levy, President and Vice-Chancellor, Ryerson University
9:35 a.m.	Overview of report: Barbara Hall, Chief Commissioner, Ontario Human Rights Commission
9:50 a.m.	In-depth presentation on report
10:10 a.m.	Community partner perspectives:
		Lana Frado, Executive Director, Sound Times Support Services
		Aseefa Sarang, Executive Director, Across Boundaries
		Kathy Jurgens, National Program Director, Mental Health Works
10:45 a.m.	Media interviews (following questions and answers)

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SOURCE: Ontario Human Rights Commission

Pascale Demers, Communications Officer, Ontario Human Rights Commission, 416-314-3579, [email protected]