Raymond D. Tremblay
Encyclopedia
Raymond D. Tremblay graduated with a Masters in Social Work
from Carleton University
in 1969. He is a writer of Métis
origin. With a strong affinity to social welfare issues, he currently works at the Shepherds of Good Hope in Ottawa
, Ontario.
(1965–1971). However, in 1971 he accepted many executive positions with provincial and municipal organizations:
on the homeless, volunteers working with the homeless
and a wide range of other topics. His latest collection "We Salute You - Vol. IV - Nous Vous Saluons" is a pictorial and poetic tribute to those individuals and groups who volunteer at the Shepherds of Good Hope. He has collaborated on the publication of two booklets: “The Call to Peggy’s Cove” and “The Innovator”. He has co-authored a novel
about street people titled, “Remember Who I Am”. He has also written two other manuscripts “On a Mission with Queensway Tours” and “Where to Next”.
Social work
Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community by intervening through research, policy, community organizing, direct practice, and teaching on behalf of those afflicted with poverty or any real or...
from Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
in 1969. He is a writer of Métis
Métis people (Canada)
The Métis are one of the Aboriginal peoples in Canada who trace their descent to mixed First Nations parentage. The term was historically a catch-all describing the offspring of any such union, but within generations the culture syncretised into what is today a distinct aboriginal group, with...
origin. With a strong affinity to social welfare issues, he currently works at the Shepherds of Good Hope in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Ontario.
Professional career
In his early years Raymond worked for the Porcupine & District Children’s Aid SocietyChildren's Aid Society (Canada)
The Children's Aid Societies of Ontario, Canada, are independent organizations empowered by the Ontario government to perform child protection services. The declared goal is to "promote the best interests, protection and well being of children"...
(1965–1971). However, in 1971 he accepted many executive positions with provincial and municipal organizations:
- Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term CareMinistry of Health and Long-Term Care (Ontario)The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is the Government of Ontario ministry responsible for administering the health care system and providing services to the province of Ontario...
(1971–1976) - Director of Social Work - Northeastern Regional Mental Health Centre
- Timmins Association for the Mentally Retarded – Program Coordinator (1976–1977)
- Ontario Ministry of Health (1977–1989) – Director of Social Work Services – Kingston Psychiatric Hospital
- Ontario Ministry of Health (1989–1998) – Coordinator of Community Development – Kingston Psychiatric Hospital
- Ontario College of Certified Social WorkersOntario College of Certified Social WorkersEstablished in 1982, the Ontario College of Certified Social Workers provided an avenue for Social Workers in Ontario to voluntarily certify themselves in the profession....
– Chairman (1990–1993).
- Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HousingMinistry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Ontario)The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is responsible for municipal affairs and housing in the Canadian province of Ontario.The current Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing in the Ontario cabinet is Kathleen Wynne.-Former Ministers:...
– Advisor (1998)
Awards
- Appointed the First Honorary Member of the Board of Directors of the Kingston Branch of the Canadian Mental Health AssociationCanadian Mental Health AssociationThe Canadian Mental Health Association was founded on January 26, 1918 by Dr. Clarence M. Hincks and Clifford W. Beers. Originally named the Canadian National Committee for Mental Hygiene, it is one of the oldest voluntary health organizations still operating in Canada.Each year, CMHA divisions...
(1984)
- Distinguished Service Award from the Ontario Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association (1985)
- In-Appreciation Award from the Kingston Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (1992)
- In-Appreciation Award from the Timmins Branch of the Ontario Association of Social Workers (1992)
- In-Appreciation Award from the Kingston Branch of Ontario Association of Social Workers (1993)
Career as a Writer
Raymond has self-published seventeen collections of poetryPoetry
Poetry is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning...
on the homeless, volunteers working with the homeless
Homelessness
Homelessness describes the condition of people without a regular dwelling. People who are homeless are unable or unwilling to acquire and maintain regular, safe, and adequate housing, or lack "fixed, regular, and adequate night-time residence." The legal definition of "homeless" varies from country...
and a wide range of other topics. His latest collection "We Salute You - Vol. IV - Nous Vous Saluons" is a pictorial and poetic tribute to those individuals and groups who volunteer at the Shepherds of Good Hope. He has collaborated on the publication of two booklets: “The Call to Peggy’s Cove” and “The Innovator”. He has co-authored a novel
Novel
A novel is a book of long narrative in literary prose. The genre has historical roots both in the fields of the medieval and early modern romance and in the tradition of the novella. The latter supplied the present generic term in the late 18th century....
about street people titled, “Remember Who I Am”. He has also written two other manuscripts “On a Mission with Queensway Tours” and “Where to Next”.
Published Works
- 'The Closing of Northeastern Regional Mental Health Centre: A Plea for Leadership', O.A.P.S.W. Newsmagazine, December 1975, Volume 3, Number 4 (pp 58 – 59).
- 'Housing Needs - A Survey of Inpatients at the Kingston Psychiatric Hospital', The Social Worker, 1984, Volume 52, Number 4, (pp 163 – 166).
- 'Quality Review Monitors Front-Line Worker's Performance', O.A.P.S.W. Newsmagazine, February 1985, (pp 12 and 15).
- 'Here Are More Reasons Why The Social Work Profession Must Organize to Seek Regulating Legislation', O.A.P.S.W. Newsmagazine, January 1986, Volume 12, Number 6 (pp 5 – 6).
- 'Community Development: An Integral Part of Discharge Planning', Canadian Association of Social Work Administrators in Health Facilities Newsletter, Sept. 1997.
- 'Developing a Wider Range of Housing Options for the Mentally Ill', O.A.P.S.W. Newsmagazine, October 1987, Volume 14, Number 3.
- 'Farmer Fred - Accepting, Instead of Contradicting', Geriatric Nursing, Sept/Oct. 1991, co-authored with Ken Gies.
- 'Developing Community and Hospital Partnerships: Fledgling Relationships Built on Mutual Trust, Presence and Commitment', What Works! Innovation in Community Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Programs, Canadian Scholars' Press Inc., March 1993.
- 'Constructive Grief', a book review of 'Grieving Mental Illness' published in Leadership in Health Services (Jan/Feb/96) of the Canadian Health Care Association.
- Published a second novel, 'Riding the Tides of Life', Ottawa: Budd Publishing, 2010. ISBN 978-0-9865373-2-5