DAY 2 - 2022 OMSSA Virtual Conference

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 2025-04-23

DAY 2 - 2022 OMSSA Virtual Conference
TUESDAY, MAY 3
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▶️ OPENING PLENARY & KEYNOTE
9:00 am
10:20 am
• Welcome and Opening Remarks
• PLENARY: Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
• OMSSA 2021 Awards Presentation – Young Leader Award
• KEYNOTE: Mitigating Unconscious Bias in Human Services

▶️ A. Supporting the Housing-Related Needs of Vulnerable Populations
11:15 am
12:30 pm
Breakout Session A
In this presentation, you will hear MCCSS funded service providers provide insights about supporting the housing related needs of specific vulnerable populations, namely, survivors of human trafficking, survivors of domestic violence and adults with developmental disabilities. This session, highlighting both challenges and opportunities, will share leading collaboration and practices with service system managers.

▶️ B. Programs In Action: Anti-Black Racism and Workplace Equity
11:15 am
12:30 pm
Breakout Session B
Last year‘s OMSSA Exchange brought together several presenters in a plenary series to discuss anti-Black racism and workplace equity in broad terms. These presentations dealt with foundational issues of race and representation, strategies for equity and inclusion, and the importance of psychologically safe spaces for racialized workers. But what programs have been implemented by OMSSA members that have made measurable change? In this session we will hear from CMSMs and DSSABs that have developed effective programs that can be emulated by other members who are still seeking to enhance their work around anti-Black racism and workplace equity.

▶️ C. Human Services Programs at the Intersection of Mental Health and Addiction
11:15 am
12:30 pm
Breakout Session C
Access to appropriate mental health and addiction services continues to be a significant barrier for many clients throughout the province. And while supports from the provincial government need to be maintained or increased, this panel will focus on the innovative programs that have been implemented by CMSMs and DSSABs as they have sought to overcome the challenges related to better assisting these vulnerable clients. Experts will provide insights into how to effectively mobilize limited resources to provide mental health and addiction support for service users. Additionally, this panel will include lived experience insight from a former client.

DAY 2 - 2022 OMSSA Virtual Conference TUESDAY, MAY 3

DAY 2 - 2022 OMSSA Virtual Conference
TUESDAY, MAY 3