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Op-ed: City needs its own mental health and addictions strategy - NOW Magazine nowtoronto.com/council-needs-… via Now Toronto

Today for #IDPD2021, @HRW launches a new good practice feature on Gerstein Centre in Toronto, Canada, which offers an alternative to police wellness-checks for persons in a mental health crisis. See how it is done: hrw.org/news/2021/12/0…

“People should have a chance to define their crisis and to be in control of their own stories.” When Gerstein Centre in Toronto responds to mental health crises, people are encouraged to take an active role in their wellness. hrw.org/news/2021/12/0… #IDPD2021

When experiencing acute emotional distress, people should not have to fear police violence. Gerstein Centre shows that it is possible to uphold human rights in times of mental health distress. Check out Human Rights Watch’s latest good practice feature: hrw.org/news/2021/12/0… #IDPD2021

“At the Gerstein, we do a lot of listening. Because even though people are having a crisis, they know best about what their situation is.” Gerstein Centre leads by putting people first in mental health crisis response. hrw.org/news/2021/12/0… #IDPD2021

.Gerstein Centre gives an alternative to police involvement in mental health crisis response. See Human Rights Watch's good practice feature here: hrw.org/news/2021/12/0… #IDPD2021

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The Reva Gerstein Legacy Fund is seeking submissions for 2023. The submission deadline is Friday, May 5, 2023. For more information, follow this link to our website: gersteincentre.org/about-us/reva-…

Gerstein Crisis Centre stands in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Queer and trans youth need to be seen, loved and welcomed everywhere, including schools. It is a human right. #nospaceforhate #TransRightsAreHumanRights

NEW: Governments should invest in mental health care services that help people in humane, rights-respecting ways. In a case study, Human Rights Watch and Gerstein Centre highlight a community-based response model that does not resort to policing & forced treatment ⤵️ hrw.org/news/2023/11/1…

Thank you to our panelists and our esteemed guests from Human Rights Watch and the Mayor of Toronto for joining us in the launch of the Mental Health Crisis Support Rooted in Community and Human Rights Case Study and Framework. hrw.org/report/2023/11…

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Gerstein Crisis Centre is now on Instagram! Follow us at instagram.com/gersteincrisis…

The Mental Health Crisis Support Rooted in Community and Human Rights Case Study and Framework (hrw.org/news/2023/11/1…) was launched in New York today. This article was written from a U.S. publication (Next City). Please follow the link to read more: nextcity.org/urbanist-news/…

Gerstein Centre is hiring! For more information on the Community Crisis Intervention Worker (9-8-8 Pilot Project) position and how to apply, please go to our website: gersteincentre.org/about-us/jobs-…

Gerstein Centre is hiring! For more information on the Community Crisis Intervention Worker - Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) and Access Facilitator (TCCS) positions and how to apply, please go to our website: gersteincentre.org/about-us/jobs-…