Simon Fraser University
Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health and Addiction (CARMHA)
To conduct research that can be applied to enhance the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of mental health and addiction services.
Objectives:
• conduct population-based health services research relevant to policy-makers and health service providers
• examine province-wide patterns and trends in mental health and addiction service delivery and uptake
• create knowledge and evidence-based recommendations that inform decision-making at all levels of service delivery
• support empirical inquiry and build partnerships among academics, government, healthcare providers, community agencies, consumers, and family members
• train researchers and promote a broader understanding of population health and research in the areas of mental health and addiction
BC Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, BC Mental Health & Addiction Services, Canadian Mental Health Association (BC Division), Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health, BC Mental Health and Addictions Research Network, RAMHPS, BC Ministry of Health, BC Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance, Alberta Mental Health Board, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research
Mental Health, Evidence-based Policy Support, Addiction, Housing, Homelessness, Service Needs Estimation, Brief Interventions, Workplace Mental Health, Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System
Director: Julian M. Somers
Researchers: Julian M. Somers, Elliot Goldner
Michelle Patterson, Joti Samra, Dan Bilsker
Consultants: Brian Rush, Ernest Drucker, Alan Shiell, Karen McIntosh, Jim Frankish
Fields of Research: housing for people with substance abuse, housing for people with mental illness
Only two publications are housing-related.
No housing-related links
Links for mental health, addictions information, suicide prevention, research, best practices, professional education and early prevention
Contact information
515 W. Hastings Street #Suite 7200
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5K3
515 W. Hastings Street #Suite 7200
Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 5K3
