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2021 Training

OMSSA has a full slate of virtual training opportunities on deck for 2021, designed to help build the skills needed to serve clients in the new normal. Have a look to see what's coming up and register today!

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Policy Conference

Thanks to everyone who helped make our first-ever Virtual Policy Conference a huge success! Have a look at our round-up of presentations, resources, insights and reactions.

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OMSSA members can join one of our four members networks to connect with colleagues across the sector to ask questions, compare notes and share knowledge and resources.

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2021 Virtual Training Calendar

OMSSA has a full slate of virtual training opportunities on deck for 2021, designed to help build the skills needed to serve clients in the new normal. Have a look to see what's coming up and register today.

New Course Offering: Client-Centric Strategies©

OMSSA is pleased to be offering a comprehensive new virtual education program for all human services staff. Client-Centric Strategies (CCS)© is an evolution of SAIL, introducing new research, modernized and updated tools for workplace applications and supporting processes and tools for normalizing...

Announcing OMSSA’s Life Stabilization Committee

OMSSA has been working to foster stronger coordination within our sector, and over the last year, we have been working with the Association for Municipal Employment Services (AMES) to bring AMES under the OMSSA “umbrella.” Read more.

A message from OMSSA’s President and Executive Director

OMSSA would like to thank and recognize Ontario’s human services staff who are going above and beyond to support their communities during this difficult time. Read more.

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Coming Up

Jan
18-2

Working with Multi-Barriered Clients

This online, interactive workshop teaches you the knowledge and skills you need to support multi-barriered clients on the path to recovery and wellness.

Feb
3-4

Mental Health First Aid

Learn how to recognize signs that a person may be experiencing a decline in their mental well-being or a mental health crisis, and how to respond, in this two-part online workshop. 

Feb
4-5

Making Difficult Conversations Easier

This two-part, online, interactive workshop will explore the construct, traps and pitfalls of difficult conversations, why they may go wrong and how to approach, plan and execute them in a more successful manner.

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Policy Updates

Federal Government Delivers Fall Economic Statement

Today, Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivered the 2020 Fall Economic Statement. Learn more and see the highlights.

Ontario Modernizing Application Process for Social Assistance

The Ontario government is launching a new online application and process to apply for social assistance. Learn more.

Proposed Regulatory Amendments Under the Child Care and Early Years Act: Read OMSSA's Submission

After consultation with members, OMSSA submitted its response to the Ontario Ministry of Education on the Province's proposed regulatory amendments under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014. Learn more:

Updated Policy Briefs

OMSSA's Policy Briefs outline the Service System Management role, value and priorities in key areas of human services. Access the updated briefs that reflect current priorities and realities in 2020 and beyond to brief and educate stakeholders on the important work of OMSSA's members.

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