Join us for a Virtual Presentation on Ableism, Stigma, & Disability

"IMAGINE EVERYBODY"

Krasman Centre's Anti-Racism Anti-Oppression Change Committee (ARAOCC) presents "Imagine Everybody”, a Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital presentation, on ableism and how stigma related to various intersectional identities have also impacted people with disabilities. This virtual event will feature guest panelists Suruthi Jeyakumar (she/her), Nathan Gaba, and Jordan Cullum (of Holland Bloorview), who will be discussing (including but not limited to) forms of ableism, barriers that they’ve faced, and both positive and negative forms of language used to describe disability. 

Krasman Centre is Accredited with Commendation!

The Krasman Centre participates in Accreditation Canada's Qmentum accreditation program. Accreditation Canada is an independent, not-for-profit organization that sets standards for quality and safety in health care and accredits health organizations in Canada and around the world. 

As part of the Qmentum accreditation program, the organization has undergone a rigorous evaluation process. Following a comprehensive self-assessment, external peer surveyors conducted a 3-day on-site survey in December 2022 during which they assessed Krasman Centre’s organization's leadership, governance, programs and services against Accreditation Canada requirements for quality and safety.

These requirements include national standards of excellence; required safety practices to reduce potential harm; and questionnaires to assess the work environment, participant safety culture, governance functioning and participant experience. 

We are pleased to share that Lance Krasman Memorial Centre for Community Mental Health's accreditation decision is: “Accredited with Commendation”. The organization has surpassed the fundamental requirements of the accreditation program. 

A big thank you to everyone involved to make this process a success!

Our peer support groups provide a safe space for people experiencing mental health and/or addiction challenges to share, be heard, and uplifted by others. We strive to maintain a warm and welcoming environment and foster mutually supportive relationships that empower recovery, personal growth, and social action.

New Group Cycle Begins May 23

Peer Support Bereavement Group
Tuesday, May 23, 30, | June 6, 13, 20, 27 |  10:00 pm – 12:00 pm
Online via Zoom or Connect by phone

For more information or to register,
contact Cathleen Marengeur at (416) 562-8824 or email c.marengeur@krasmancentre.com.

Finding Pennies: Where We Least Expect It

Join Peer Supporters Cathy and Susan at the Alliston Drop-by for the "Finding Pennies' workshop to make the dollars we have stretch as far as possible. The workshop will share tips on money management, smart shopping, home care, and meal preparation.  

Bi-weekly on Fridays | 10:30-12:00 pm
Alliston Memorial Arena (West Entrance) 49 Nelson St W, Alliston, ON

Upcoming Workshops:
May 12 - Review of Social Services: Information on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and Ontario Works (OW)
May 28 - Weekly Food Menus/ Shopping Lists
June 9 - Patio Gardens

 Light Refreshments will be provided.

For more information or to register, contact Cathleen Marenguer at (416) 562-8824 or email c.marengeur@krasmancentre.com. 

The Krasman Centre E-Newsletter is published on the first of every month, and is intended to provide information in a spirit of non-judgment to people dealing with mental health challenges, their families and friends. Articles and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily represent those of the Centre, its Staff, Board of Directors or Volunteers.