TRANSPORTATION: A MENTAL HEALTH ISSUE!

WE ALL NEED ACCESS TO GROCERIES

RECREATION

SERVICES

EMPLOYMENT

BUT……  How do we get there? 

NECESSITIES BASED ON FAMILY OF 4  Average income for families of 4 on social assistance $21,622 yearly or $1802 per month  Average cost of monthly rent in Portage la Prairie $722 for one bedroom  27% of this income is approximately $583 per month to be affordable  Average cost to feed this family monthly $604  Average cost of basic needs for family $259  Average cost of transportation $973 per month (this would include a car payment)  Health care $168 per month  Average cost of household expenses utilities etc. $505

COST…..  Did you keep track? We went over budget..  $3092 per month  In this $3092 …we have left out what? ….  ????  ????? 

GROCERIES, RECREATION, SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT  The cheapest places to shop?  Where is our recreation centers? What is there to do here in our city?  Where are most of the services located?  Where are the higher paying jobs?

WE ALL NEED A SENSE OF BELONGING Without transportation, kids are walking to and from school. Excessive traffic reduces neighbor interaction which lowers the opportunity for social support. Where in our city is housing more affordable?

TRAFFIC NOISE CAN CAUSE SLEEP DISTURBANCE, IRRITABILITY, DEPRESSION.

NO TRANSPORTATION, WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS? Fact - health outcomes on average are poorer for those who have limited or no access to services Increased social isolation Reduced use of non acute health care

WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION  1986 the W.H.O met in Ottawa and declared “supportive environments” to be one of five key strategies to promote mental health.  Transportation planning is starting to focus on accessibility planning rather than just keeping it narrowly focused on mobility  Focusing on walking, cycling, telecommunication and land use planning.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY  Accessibility planning recognizes 3 aspects of land use design that influence transportation and have implications for mental and physical health: density, land use mix and connectivity.  Density is the concentration of structures and activities within an area, which determines the distance to ones destination  Walking and cycling creates a more active mode of transportation in high density areas which enhances mental health.

AFFORDABILITY  Transportation directly affects peoples access to goods, services and activities, such as health care, work, education and recreation.  If we improve affordability or provide public transportation we can generate significant social and health benefits for people with low and limited income. It is equivalent to an increase in income.  We need to maximize the availability and affordability of transportation options to support access, taking into account needs and abilities.

AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS  Decreased financials pressures  Significant increase in mobility  Sense of well being  Increased activities  Visiting family and friends.  Medical and dental appointments  Attending cultural events, clubs or groups  Increase in independence  Improved self worth  Improvement in overall mental health

HUMAN RIGHT  We all need to be able to get to the places, goods, services and people that sustain our physical and mental well-being.  Our physical, emotional, spiritual and mental health depend on it.

CMHA  Where are we?  Where is our housing located and why?  Who do we provide services too?

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MEET OUR STAFF!  -Larry-Mitch  -Dean-Angie  -Delores-Ebenezer  -Derek-Andria  -Leisa-Jim!  -Brad

LARRY- SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER

DEAN- SUPPORTIVE HOUSING & PORTABLE HOUSING PROGRAM

ANGIE- SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER

ANDRIA- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT & SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNER

DEREK- HOUSING & SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER

DOLORES- SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER

MITCH- COMMUNITY WELLNESS

EBENEZER – SUPPORT WORKER- FISHER  He is from England!!! And just started, so we don’t have a picture yet

BRAD BURNELL- ACTIVITY WORKER

JIM- SUPPORT WORKER- MAKING EVERYONE SMILE!

LEISA- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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