Family Support Niagara
The Family Support Network (FSN) was founded in 1996 by 5 local families who saw a need for mental health [...]
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08, 2016
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08, 2016
Niagara Catholic District School Board: Mental Health and Addictions Strategy
The Mental Health and Addictions Strategy of the Niagara Catholic District School Board, through the charisms of faith, social justice, [...]
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08, 2016
Backgrounder: Rural Complete Streets
This backgrounder is based on a scan of Complete Street best practices in rural Canadian municipalities. The objective was to look [...]
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08, 2016
Using the Integrated Community Lead Model of Care to Enhance Service Navigation for Complex Clients in Niagara
Have you ever tried to support someone with complex needs and yet felt overwhelmed and alone in your efforts? Have [...]
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08, 2016
McMaster Optimal Aging Portal
Browse the portal for evidence summaries and blog posts about topics related to health conditions, healthcare delivery and healthy aging [...]
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07, 2016
How do You Define Data for Niagara?
The Data and Knowledge Niagara Reference Group is describing qualities of data for Niagara, by: identifying people and organizations working [...]
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06, 2016
Are Canadian Kids Too Tired to Move? The 2016 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children & Youth
The ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth is the most comprehensive assessment of child and youth physical activity in [...]
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06, 2016
Obesity in Canada: A Whole-of-Society Approach for a Healthier Canada
There is an obesity crisis in this country. Canadians are paying for it with their wallets — and with their [...]
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06, 2016
Fresh From the Farm
Building upon the success of the previous 3 years, Fresh from the Farm, Healthy Fundraising for Ontario Schools has expanded [...]
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06, 2016
Niagara Healthy Kids Community Challenge
Niagara is one of 45 communities across Ontario taking part in The Healthy Kids Community Challenge (HKCC). The goal of [...]
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06, 2016
Niagara Open Data
The Niagara community is providing this catalogue to put data in the hands of the people. This website provides open access [...]
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06, 2016
NiagaraOpenData.ca – a new tool for sharing Open Data Sets
Sparks of innovation occur when data is openly shared and put into the hands of people. The Niagara Open Data [...]
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05, 2016
Niagara Youth Court Screening Initiative (NYCSI)
The Niagara Youth Court Screening Initiative (NYCSI) is a collaborative community initiative that was launched at St. Catharines Youth Court [...]
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04, 2016
The Value of Cycling
This report was commissioned to provide a review of the literature on the value of cycling. It focuses on evidence of the [...]
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04, 2016
A $4.9 Billion Decrease in Health Care Expenditure: The Ten-Year Impact of Improving Smoking, Alcohol, Diet & Physical Activity in Ontario
This report describes the proportion of Ontario adults at risk for four health behaviours — smoking, unhealthy alcohol consumption, poor [...]
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04, 2016
A Call for Action: Strategic Planning Session for the Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition
The Niagara Suicide Prevention Coalition (NSPC) was formed in 2003 due to the concerns regarding the number of suicides in [...]
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04, 2016
Consider This: Understanding Risk-Taking Behaviour in Adolescence (Podcast)
Adolescence is a time of great change, for individuals, their families and society. People in this age group are leaving [...]
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03, 2016
Six By Sixteen
There's a very clear link between healthy eating habits and lifelong health. Six by Sixteen wants to ensure the next [...]
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03, 2016
Mental Health and Addictions Access Line in Niagara: Helping Our Community Navigate Services in Niagara
Navigating the various mental health and addictions support systems within Niagara can be challenging for consumers, family members, and front [...]
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03, 2016
The Power of Reflection: An Introduction to Participatory Evaluation Techniques
Community groups commonly talk about needing simpler tools to evaluate their efforts. This resource, will help groups begin benefiting from their [...]
