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Bringing hope, optimism,and possibilities to children with mental health problems

and their families

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HIgHlIgHTS■ Raise a Child's Smile: Havana Nights

■ A Message from Donna Duncan

■ giving to Transform: One couple's journey of generousity

■ One Night Stand: Take a Stand for Children's Mental Health

■ Events and Acheivements a Commitment to leadership and Excellence

■ longo's Fore Kid's Sake charity golf tournament

ThE ENERGY SIZZLED at the Hincks-Dellcrest Foundation’s 19th annual fund raising event Raise a Child’s Smile on May 7, 2015. guests donning fedoras and tropical flowers were greeted by feather and sequined costumed dancers and the rhythmic beats of drummer J Stixx as they approached the entrance to the liberty grand. Inside the atmosphere was tropical Havana complete with palm trees, cigar rollers, the latin music of el Quinto Salsa and Cuban inspired hor d’oevres.

Michael landsberg of TSN’s Off the Record was host for the evening. Michael spoke about his own struggles with depression, the importance of getting help early in life, and his commitment to reducing the stigma of mental illness. Michael’s words touched everyone in the audience, including former clients of Hincks-Dellcrest who found his story inspirational.

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The first great wave of innovation in mental health was lead by Dr. Clarence Hincks of the University of Toronto, founder of the Canadian Mental Health Association and of what is today known as The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre. Dr. Hincks was also an international crusader and catalyst for the creation of the mental health services that exist around the world today.

At the age of 16, during his first year as a student at the University of Toronto, Clarence Hincks experienced a serious episode of depression, the first of many that would affect him throughout the span of his life. It was this lived experience, a belief in resilience and recovery, a unique appreciation at the time of the biological, psychological, and social influences on the mental health and well-being of kids and adults, and experience in working in community, health care, education, post-secondary and justice settings that anchored Hincks in his relentless advocacy to advance the field and build system capacity. With this as his foundation, Hincks demonstrated exceptional talent in gaining the support of private donors and foundations to build the field. Until his death in 1964, Hincks consistently believed that the field was on the cusp of something truly transformative.

Today finds us on the edge of what promises to be the next great wave, especially for child and family mental health. Initiatives like Bell let’s Talk and RBC’s Run for Kids are finally bringing mental heath issues and children’s mental health and mental illness to the forefront. Kids and families are boldly sharing their personal stories of triumph over mental illness, but also stories of defeat. Advances in brain imaging and genetic testing are anchoring treatments in scientific evidence. governments are beginning to make much-needed system changes. Innovative partnerships are building pathways between community agencies, hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, immigration services, justice programs, but also partnerships between provinces and across international boundaries. Child and family mental heath is increasingly becoming a shared responsibility across all sectors and, indeed, is becoming a global issue.

Once again, “Hincks” is poised to be a catalyst to advance and support changes and innovations in the field. The Hincks-Dellcrest Centre has been a consistent leader in child and family mental health treatment, research and teaching and today, thanks to the support and generosity of our donors and our Foundation, we are redefining comprehensive, community-based child and family mental health through our exciting “Clinical Transformation” project.

Supported by our Clinical Transformation team, more than 150 staff members across our organization are implementing exciting new service innovations that are anchored in research and best practice. These include:■ the development of an inter-professional in-home intensive treatment program for kids aged 6-12 and their families, and an expansion of that program to serve youth aged 13-18 and their families;■ the implementation of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) into Hincks-Dellcrest’s outpatient and intensive treatment programs to support kids and families struggling to manage emotional dysregulation;■ the development and expansion of our Migration Consultation Team to support newcomer children and families;■ the development and integration of nutrition programming to support children’s mental health and well-being;■ formal partnerships to support brain imaging and “personalized” pharmacogenetic research in child and adolescent mental health and to translate research results into practice;■ partnerships with SickKids Hospital and Toronto East general Hospital to support the diversion of kids and families from hospital emergency departments to community-based services;■ a partnership to Ontario’s Young People’s Theatre to provide public education on child and family mental health; and■ partnerships through our gail Appel Institute to co-create and deliver curriculum to build capacity to support child and family mental health within other sectors across Canada.

All of these initiatives are founded on meaningful partnerships within Hincks-Dellcrest, across our programs, and with others who share our sense of common purpose. Our partnerships with the kids and families we serve laid the cornerstone for these service innovations and will guide us as we ride this great new wave. It is because of the continued support of donors that we have been able to catch this wave as it crests and that together we will be able, finally, to realize the transformation of child and family mental health care envisioned by Dr. Clarence Hincks more than 50 years ago.* Our kids and families deserve nothing less.

*To learn more about Dr. Clarence Hincks, please read Clarence Hincks: Mental Health Crusader (Canadian Medical lives) by Charles g. Roland. Published by Hannah (1993)

Donna DuncanPresident and CEOThe Hincks-Dellcrest Centre

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This year’s gala also introduced the Canadian Children’s Mental Health Award which honours an individual who has given in an extraordinary way to both Hincks-Dellcrest, and children’s mental health.

Foundation Board members george Hardy and Barry Fenton presented the award to inaugural inductee Calvin Younger. Calvin’s outstanding

commitment to Hincks-Dellcrest and children’s mental health spans over ten years as he served as Chair of the Centre Board, and presently Chair of the Foundation Board.

The collective mood for hope, optimism and possibilities continued as Honorary Chairs Megan Hagarty Smith and Jeff Smith took to the continuedonpage7

above: Dancers greeted guests on arrival to the Liberty Grand. left:Canadian Children’s Mental Health Award Inaugural Inductee, Calvin Younger. centre:Gala Planning Committee Chair, Louise O'Brien (centre) with daughters Kellee (L) and Tammy (R) O'Brien. right:Host Michael Landsberg of TSN’s Off the Record

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For Megan Hagarty Smith and geoff Smith, supporters of Hincks-Dellcrest, giving is a lifelong journey that began when they were children. “Both of us feel lucky and privileged in life. We grew up in large, healthy families. Both of our parents had a strong sense of giving back, and gifted us with an appreciation that other kids in our schools and communities had real needs and needed help.”

This early sense of being part of the bigger social picture informs the couple’s approach to life to this day. geoff's parents were both very involved in countless community organizations. The london Memorial Boys and girls Club had an entire new wing and pool built from these efforts. Don Smith swam in their fund raising swimathon every year well into his 80's. Megan's parents also supported many groups within london.

Megan recalls a particularly meaningful childhood experience. A neighbouring house was transitioned into a senior’s residence. The back door was left open during the summer to let in fresh air and sunlight. With the natural curiosity of a child, Megan would sneak in to bring flowers to the residents. “While visiting one day, I noticed that one resident I had gotten to know particularly well, was badly bruised from a fall. Despite only being about 10, I felt the people at the front desk should know someone was very unhappy about this.” From that point on, the social advocate was born.

“We try to help build awareness and spread the word about the issues we commit ourselves to,” says Megan. “The more you do this, the greater the chance people will begin a conversation that gets wider and wider until before you know it, everyone is talking.”

Both Megan and geoff went on to lead in bigger ways as they developed

greater experience with their own philanthropy. Megan served on the board of the Children’s Hospital in london, and likewise geoff at the Health Sciences Centre.

The couple’s awareness of children’s mental health emerged about 20 years ago, and brings all of their experiences as volunteers and donors full circle. “As we and our friends started building our families, the prevalence of autism became very apparent, and how difficult it was to get therapy for these children.” Megan and geoff saw firsthand the struggles their friends experienced simply trying to find help.

Megan reflects on what she calls, “small kids – small voice.”

“When serious mental health issues then started to occur years down the road in the university years, the

struggles, pain and grief was so difficult to witness, and again there was the lack of available care for these kids and their families. It doesn’t matter if you have money or not, the service is just not there. Our eyes were opened, and you count your blessings, and say “what if?’”

It might just be that Megan and geoff see children’s mental health the same way as their parents saw the causes that compelled them to get involved. “We like to see change and results, renewed focus, viability, and a difference being made on the front line,” she says. geoff adds, “as the saying goes, ‘to whom much has been given, much is expected.’”

Megan and geoff agree that in today’s world it is easy to divide up your life into all of the different demands that we have placed upon us. “But, you still have to have a sense of meaning, and be able to pass along something – a difference and raising a consciousness and bringing others along with you. That’s what it’s all about.”

The Hincks-Dellcrest Foundation is grateful to Megan Hagarty Smith and geoff Smith for their inspiration and support. ■

*Reprinted from the Hincks-Dellcrest 2014-2015 Annual Report

Megan Hagarty Smith and Geoff Smith

dR. edwaRd sowa 1929 - 2015

Dr. Sowa was a passionate, devoted psychiatrist and a pioneer in the world of children's mental health. His work with children, youth and families at the Dellcrest Children’s Centre began in 1960. Dr. Sowa always put the children and youth he worked with first and approached each person with compassion,

kindness and professionalism. His dedication to his work was appreciated by the many young people he worked with, many whom he continued to see until his death on October 29th.

In 2014, the Dr. Edward Sowa Clinical Excellence Award was established. Inspired by his professional work and outstanding achievements, the award acknowledges exceptional contributions of outstanding employees of the Hincks-Dellcrest Centre who continually achieve excellence, bring improvements to the workplace and ultimately increase the quality of lives of our children and families.

Dr Sowa was an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be missed and always remembered. ■

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS CAME TOGEThER at the Design Exchange on June 19, 2015 for the 6th annual One Night Stand: Take a Stand for Children’s Mental Health. Host, Adam growe comedian and host of the reality show of Cash Cab welcomed guests and introduced singer/songwriter Andria Simone, who performed two fabulous sets. guests nibbled on gourmet hor douevres, enjoyed a variety of New Zealand Wines and Steam Whistle beer as they mingled and shopped the silent auction. DJ Dennis R was on hand to spin the beats that kept party goers dancing into the night.

It was one night that made a lifetime of difference to children and families as the “next generation” of philanthropists took a stand for

children’s mental health. A heartfelt thanks to our planning committee, guests, sponsors, donors and volunteers for making One Night Stand: Take a Stand for Children’s Mental Health and outstanding success! ■

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aboveright:Host, Adam Growe playing "Cash Cab" with One Night Stand guests. above: Andria Simone.

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help maKe a diFFeRenCeThe One Night Stand: Take a Stand for Children’s Mental Health Organizing Committee is seeking new members. Be part of planning a great party for a great cause. If you are looking for a meaningful way to have fun, meet great people and contribute to the well-being of children, please contact Shannon holcomb at sholcomb@hincksdellcrest.org or call 416-924 -1164, ext 3340

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Dr. Nancy Cohen with Dr. Fataneh Farnia and mental health promotion consultant Bonnie Pape, collaborated with partners from the Yukon Territory and provinces of Manitoba, Ontario and Prince Edward Island to develop and roll out Handle with Care, a mental health promotion program funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada ($2.5 million) to families of preschool aged children with partners in the communities at risk for mental health problems. This program has been highly successful in engaging families and the research has shown positive outcomes on indicators of mental health. The Public Health Agency recently awarded a further $1.06 million to expand the reach of this program to other provinces and territories.

Dr. Fataneh Farnia in collaboration with Dr. Nancy Cohen and faculty from Trent University and OISE/University of Toronto received a grant of $63,700 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council to develop a test of higher order language. This research is important because findings of the Research Department show that many children and youth who attend mental health centres such as Hincks-Dellcrest have unidentified and/or unsuspected language problems that interfere with their learning and social-emotional development. Having good tools to measure this important aspect of development is essential to providing comprehensive treatment services.

Bethany Good: Promoting Smart and Safe Internet Use Among Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Their Parents. Clinical Social Work Journal, 43(2), 179-188. Authors: Bethany good and Dr. lin Fang, June 105

Bethany Good and kenta Asakura presented Social Work Serial: Using Video-Recorded Simulated Client Sessions to Teach Practice Competencies, Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) APM 2015 Denver Colorado

Christie hayos presented on the use of lausanne Trilogue Assessment in custody and access assessments at at the Office of the Children's lawyer, February 2015

The hincks-Dellcrest Research Department, (Dr. Nancy Cohen, Dr. Fataneh Farnia & Kyla McDonald and students) made presentations at the International Society for Research in Child Development in Philadelphia, March 2015, Annual Convention of the Association for Psychological Sciences in New York City, May 2015 and at the annual conference of International Academy for Research in learning Disabilities in Vancouver, July 2015

Dr. Diane Philipp authored The Baby and the Couple: Understanding and Treating Young Families. Published by Routledge. Authors: Elisabeth Fivaz-Depeursinge and Diane Philipp.

Dr. Diane Philipp present a workshop on Reflective Family Play at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia May 2015

Dr. Diane Philipp and Christie hayos published Reflective Family Play: A manual for family based intervention with infants and young children (2015: Hincks-Dellcrest Institute) Diane Philipp and Christie Hayos

Erica Watson and Janine Lawford presented the workshop Looking Through a Trauma Lens: An Introduction to Working with Children, Youth and Their Families in the Context of Traumatic Experiences’ for Children’s Mental Health Ontario in Thunder Bay, london, Toronto and Ottawa.

honouring Child and Youth/Social Service Workers

Sue Knox and Ben Weinstock were recognized for their exemplary work at the 2015 Krista Sepp Awards. From among 29 nominees across Ontario, Sue Knox was the winner of the Mentoring Award and Ben Weinstock won the Horizon Award. The Krista Sepp Memorial Award was established in 1991 in memory of Krista Sepp, who lost her life while performing her duties as a child and youth counsellor.

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Longo’s 26th Annual Fore kid’s Sake Charity Golf Tournament took place on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the lionhead golf Club & Conference Centre. The sun broke through for a sold out tournament that hosted 536 golfers over two shotguns! A record breaking $275,000 dollars was raised benefiting children charities across the gTA.

Since it’s inception, “Fore Kid’s Sake” Charity golf Tournament has raised nearly $2.9 million! Hincks-Dellcrest is grateful to be one of the recipient charities of such a wonderful event and would like to thank the longo family, the tournament sponsors, golfers and volunteers for their generous support. ■

Longo family members and recipient charities from Hincks-Dellcrest, The ROCK, and ErinoakKids

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podium and shared the inspiration behind their commitment to children’s mental health. For the second year in a row, the Estate of Don Smith offered to match all donations made that evening up to $50,000 and over $110,000 was raised on the spot!

The party continued as Jeff and Megan with maracas in hand, led a conga line to the Artifacts Room for dessert, final bidding on over 100 auction items, salsa dancing and the big raffle.

A heartfelt thanks to our guests, donors, sponsors, and volunteers who made Raise a Child’s Smile 2015 possible! ■

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