the community hope project (cohp)

Community HOPE Project (COHP)Leamington District Memorial Hospital“Compassionate Care Close to Home”

Did you know?

More than 6.7 million Canadians are living with a mental health problem.

By the age 40 nearly 50% of the population will have or have had a mental illness.

For Ontarians living in rural communities, getting the right care can sometimes be challenging.

What is COHP?What is our Mandate?

Increase access to mental health and addictions services.

Determine gaps in services provided.

Understand the needs in our community.

Project Elements

Project Elements

High Level Needs

Assessment (Survey)

Targeted Needs

Assessment (Interviews)

AnalysisProgram Redesign

Implementation

Implementation Levers

Leverage MediaLeverage LDMH

WebsiteLeverage Social

Networks

Leverage LDMH Relationships


Leverage Media

COMPLETE


Leverage LDMH Website

ONGOING


Leverage Social Networks

ONGOING


Leverage LDMH Relationships

ONGOING

Emergency Department

Mental Health Department

Erie St. Clair Clinic

St. John’s Mission

Renew Medical Clinic

Leamington Lodge

Leamington Family Health

Team

Teen Health Center

Migrant Workers

Community Program

Addictions Department

South Essex Community

Council

Cardinal Carter High School

Windsor Essex County

Community Drug Strategy

Preliminary Findings

Survey Respondents by Community

Approx. 50% of respondents are from LeamingtonApprox. 23% of respondents are from KingsvilleApprox. 8% of respondents are from HarrowApprox. 7% of respondents are from Wheatley

Survey Respondents by Gender

Approx. 73% of respondents are femaleApprox. 27% of respondents are male

Survey Respondents by Age

Ages Under 16 2%

Ages 16-24 11%

Ages 25-34 18%

Ages 35-44 20-%

Ages 45-54 23%

Ages 55-6417%

Ages 65+ 10%

Survey Respondents by Population

Approx. 30% of respondents are impoverished or low income Approx. 27% of respondents are people with disabilities.Approx. 26% of respondents are people living outside of town.

Have YOU ever needed support for MH, Alcohol/ Drug addiction issues?

Approx. 48 % of respondents say YESApprox. 52% of respondents say NO

Has someone you know ever needed support for MH, Alcohol/ Drug addiction issues?


Are you aware there are mental health services at LDMH ?


Are you aware there are addictions services at LDMH ?


What kind of help do you or your family members need ?

Approx. 60 % of respondents say Counseling/ TherapyApprox. 25% of respondents say AddictionsApprox. 24% of respondents ‘None’Approx. 20% of respondents say Support GroupsApprox. 19 % of respondents say Financial

Is it easy to access the support you need?

Approx. 22 % of respondents say DifficultApprox. 11% of respondents say Very EasyApprox. 37% of respondents ModerateApprox. 11% of respondents say Very DifficultApprox. 19 % of respondents say Easy

How long does it take to receive the help you need ?

Approx. 8 % of respondents say 6 monthsApprox. 19% of respondents say 1 weekApprox. 22% of respondents 3 monthsApprox. 20% of respondents say “more”Approx. 31 % of respondents say 1 month

Is there a need to improve mental health and addictions services in our community ?

Approx. 81% of respondents say YESApprox. 19 % of respondents say NO

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