The Community HOPE Project (COHP) at Leamington District Memorial Hospital aims to increase access to mental health and addictions services for the local community. COHP conducted a needs assessment survey and interviews to understand gaps in existing services and community needs. Preliminary findings from the survey found high levels of need for counseling/therapy and addictions support. Many respondents reported it being difficult to access needed support services in a timely manner. The majority felt there was a need to improve mental health and addictions services in the community.

1. Community HOPE Project (COHP)
Leamington District Memorial Hospital
“Compassionate Care Close to Home”

2. Did you know?
More than 6.7 million Canadians are living with a mental
health problem.
By the age 40 nearly 50% of the population will have or have
had a mental illness.
For Ontarians living in rural communities, getting the right
care can sometimes be challenging.

3. What is COHP?
What is our Mandate?
Increase access to mental health and addictions services.
Determine gaps in services provided.
Understand the needs in our community.

4. Project Elements

5. Project Elements
High Level
Needs
Assessment
(Survey)
Targeted
Needs
Assessment
(Interviews)
Analysis
Program
Redesign

6. Implementation

7. Implementation Levers
Leverage Media
Leverage LDMH
Website
Leverage Social
Networks
Leverage LDMH
Relationships

8. Implementation Levers
Leverage Media
 COMPLETE

9. Implementation Levers
Leverage LDMH
Website
 ONGOING

10. Implementation Levers
Leverage Social
Networks
 ONGOING

11. Implementation Levers
Emergency Department
Mental Health Department
 ONGOING
Community Program
Erie St. Clair Clinic
Leverage LDMH
Relationships
Migrant Workers
Addictions Department
St. John’s Mission
South Essex Community
Renew Medical Clinic
Council
Leamington Lodge
Cardinal Carter High School
Leamington Family Health
Windsor Essex County
Team
Community Drug Strategy
Teen Health Center

12. Preliminary Findings

13. Survey Respondents by
Community
Approx. 50% of
respondents are from
Leamington
Approx. 23% of
respondents are from
Kingsville
Approx. 8% of respondents
are from Harrow
Approx. 7% of respondents
are from Wheatley

14. Survey Respondents by
Gender
Approx. 73% of
respondents are female
Approx. 27% of
respondents are male

15. Survey Respondents by Age
Ages Under 16 2%
Ages 16-24 11%
Ages 25-34 18%
Ages 35-44 20-%
Ages 45-54 23%
Ages 55-64 17%
Ages 65+  10%

16. Survey Respondents by
Population
Approx. 30% of
respondents are
impoverished or low
income
Approx. 27% of
respondents are people
with disabilities.
Approx. 26% of
respondents are people
living outside of town.

17. Have YOU ever needed support for MH,
Alcohol/ Drug addiction issues?
Approx. 48 % of
respondents say YES
Approx. 52% of
respondents say NO

18. Has someone you know ever needed support
for MH, Alcohol/ Drug addiction issues?
Approx. 84 % of
respondents say YES
Approx. 16% of
respondents say NO

19. Are you aware there are mental health
services at LDMH ?
Approx. 56 % of
respondents say YES
Approx. 44% of
respondents say NO

20. Are you aware there are addictions
services at LDMH ?
Approx. 36 % of
respondents say YES
Approx. 64% of
respondents say NO

21. What kind of help do you or your family
members need ?
Approx. 60 % of
respondents say
Counseling/ Therapy
Approx. 25% of
respondents say
Addictions
Approx. 24% of
respondents ‘None’
Approx. 20% of
respondents say Support
Groups
Approx. 19 % of
respondents say Financial

22. Is it easy to access the support you need?
Approx. 22 % of
respondents say Difficult
Approx. 11% of
respondents say Very Easy
Approx. 37% of
respondents Moderate
Approx. 11% of
respondents say Very
Difficult
Approx. 19 % of
respondents say Easy

23. How long does it take to receive the help
you need ?
Approx. 8 % of
respondents say 6 months
Approx. 19% of
respondents say 1 week
Approx. 22% of
respondents 3 months
Approx. 20% of
respondents say “more”
Approx. 31 % of
respondents say 1 month

24. Is there a need to improve mental health and
addictions services in our community ?
Approx. 81% of
respondents say YES
Approx. 19 % of
respondents say NO