Accountability
Bellwoods Centres for Community Living is committed to transparency, responsible governance, and compliance with provincial legislation and funding agreements.
As a publicly funded, community-based organization, we operate under formal accountability agreements and privacy legislation. The information below outlines how Bellwoods is governed and how we ensure responsible service delivery.
WHAT THIS AGREEMENT COVERS
Service Accountability Agreements
Bellwoods operates under a Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (MSSA) with Ontario Health (Toronto Region). This agreement outlines:
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Services Bellwoods provides
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Performance expectations
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Reporting requirements
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Funding terms
The MSSA supports coordination within the local health system and ensures public funding is managed effectively and responsibly.
Declaration of Compliance
Bellwoods submits an annual Declaration of Compliance under the MSSA. This declaration confirms that the organization has fulfilled its obligations under the agreement.
Primary funding partners include:
Ontario Health
Ontario Ministry of Health
City of Toronto
City Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Financial Transparency
Bellwoods receives funding from a combination of public sources and community support.
Bellwoods also receives support through grants and charitable donations. These contributions help strengthen programs and expand services beyond core funded mandates.
PRIVACY & PROTECTION
Privacy & Personal Health Information
Bellwoods protects personal health information in accordance with PHIPA and follows privacy practices that support confidentiality and client rights.
Under PHIPA, Bellwoods:
✓ Collects only necessary information
✓ Uses and shares information appropriately
✓ Protects information through safeguards
✓ Provides individuals with access to their records
✓ Responds to privacy concerns and complaints
All clients receive an information sheet outlining Bellwoods’ privacy practices.
Bellwoods is a Health Information Custodian under the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), 2004.
This means we are legally responsible for protecting the personal health information of applicants and clients.