Projects 

    CCBR typically has 15-20 ongoing projects and has completed over 450 projects since 1982. Each project is guided by our commitment to impacting social change in practical and powerful ways. We conduct research with people not on people, cultivating respect with communities at every step of the process.

    Projects can be searched for using words from the project title or using the service area, theme, or date range for the project. You can also type 'Service Area' or 'Theme' into the search bar to get a list of options in each of these fields.

    Projects

    9354_ Impact of Independent Living Resource Centres in Canada

    This study examined the impact of the independent living movement, in partnership with the Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres and a team of university professors. The study was funded by SSHRC and the Status of Disabled Persons Secretariat of Human Resources Development Canada.

    9355_ Evaluation and Program Development for Best Start Barrie

    CCBR assisted in the development and evaluation of Best Start Barrie, a demonstrative health promotion program.

    9356_ Health Promotion Evaluation Support Program

    This was a provincial study to support local demonstration sites (Heart Health, Best Start, Healthy Lifestyles, FOCUS Communities, COMMIT) in designing and implementing internal evaluations. The study was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health.

    9357_ Evaluation of Simcoe Village Supportive Housing Program

    This project involved an evaluation of supportive housing program for seniors, in a rural setting. The project was funded by the Long-Term Care Division of the Ministry of Health, County of Simcoe.

    9358_ Waterloo Region Self Help

    CCBR organized the training of facilitators for self-help groups, assisted with board development, facilitated strategic planning sessions, and moderated a community forum.

    9359_ The Wise Use of Medications Among Seniors

    This project was an evaluation of the Safe/Wise Medication Use program for multicultural seniors at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre.

    9360_ Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre

    CCBR assisted with research and implementation of family-centred service with the Hugh MacMillan Rehabilitation Centre.

    9361_ Families, Struggles, and Resilience Study

    This project was an extensive study with families who have experienced the mental health system. The study was funded by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ontario Division.

    9362_ Community Development Support

    CCBR assisted the Woolwich Community Health Centre with planning for a healthy communities initiative.

    9363_ Social Support and Support Circles

    This project involved a review of literature and focus group interviews, related to the usefulness and limitations of support circles. The project was funded by Kitchener-Waterloo Extend-a-Family.

    9364_ Workplaces that Work Study

    This two-year research study explored successful competitive employment for people with physical, developmental, and psychiatric disabilities. The study was funded by the National Welfare Grants Program of the Department of Human Resources Development Canada.

    9365_ Evaluation of Provincial Initiative for Persons with a Dual Diagnosis

    This project was an evaluation of five innovative projects from across Ontario which linked mental health with development services. The project was funded by the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services.