Publications, Papers and Reports
McCready, John. Serving the Collective Interests: A Report on the Review of the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council and Northern Shuswap Treaty Society. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, 2007.
McCready, John. Investing in Northern Secwepemc Communities: Final Report on the Review of the Knucwentwecw Society Child and Family Services. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, 2006.
McCready, John, Mann, Robert E.; Zhao, Jinhui; and Eves, Robert. Seniors and Gambling: Sociodemographic and Mental Health Factors Associated with Problem Gambling in Older Adults in Ontario. Toronto: Community Outreach in Addictions Programs, 2005.
Wynne, Harold J., and McCready, John. Examining Gambling and Problem Gambling in Ontario Aboriginal Communities. Final Summary Report. Toronto: Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres and Metis Nation of Ontario, 2005.
McCready, John, and Goodstadt, Michael. A Population Health Promotion Framework for the Development of a Responsible Gambling Strategy: An Analysis of Gambling Strategies in Canada and Other Jurisdictions. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, 2005.
Wynne, Harold J., and McCready, John. Addressing Problem Gambling in Toronto and Windsor/Essex County Ethnic Communities. Final Action Plan Summary Report. Toronto: COSTI Immigrant Services, 2004.
Wynne, Harold J., and McCready, John. Addressing Problem Gambling in Toronto and Windsor/Essex County Ethnic Communities. Final Summary Report. Toronto: COSTI Immigrant Services, 2004.
McCready, John. Integration of First Nations and Inuit Addiction and Mental Health Services: A Discussion Paper. A paper prepared for the Integration of Mental Health and Addictions Working Group and the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, 2003.
McCready, John. Investing in the Health of Ontario: A Comprehensive Health Promotion Framework Addressing the Health Problems Associated with Alcohol and Other Drugs. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, 2002.
McCready, John. Ontario Smoking Cessation Initiative: A Process Evaluation Report. A report on survey of the public, physicians, pharmacists and work places. Toronto: Centre for Health Promotion, August 2001.
McCready, John. Evaluation of the Ontario Tobacco Strategy Media Network Project: A Report on a Survey of Members. The first evaluation of Media Network Project. A report to the Prevention Unit of Cancer Care Ontario. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, November 2000.
McCready, John. Ontario Smoking Cessation Initiative: Interim Process Report. A report on survey of the public, physicians, pharmacists and work places. Toronto: Centre for Health Promotion, November 2000.
McCready, John. Community Programs to Reduce Tobacco Use in the Region of Ottawa-Carleton. A successful proposal for funding from the Ontario Tobacco Strategy of the Ministry of Health. Ottawa: Region of Ottawa-Carleton Health Department, January 2000.
McCready, John. First Nations and Inuit Addictions Information System: User Requirements. The results of a national survey and national focus group. A report to the First Nations and Inuit Health Programs Directorate, Medical Services Branch of Health Canada. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, December 1999.
McCready, John. Sheshatshiu: A Community Assessment Report. A needs assessment of an Innu community near Goose Bay, Labrador with very high solvent abuse and suicide rates. A report to the First Nations and Inuit Health Programs Directorate, Medical Services Branch of Health Canada. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, September 1999.
McCready, John. A National First Nations and Inuit Addictions Information System: An Introductory Presentation. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, August 1999.
McCready, John. First Nations and Inuit Addictions Information System: A Methodology to Identify the User Requirements. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, July 1999.
McCready, John. First Nations and Inuit Addictions Information System: The Role and Composition of the National Steering Committee. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, July 1999.
McCready, John. Needs Assessment for a National First Nations and Inuit Registry of Substance Abuse Services: Final Report of the National Advisory Group. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, March 1999.
McCready, John. Treatment Outcome Measures and Data Collection Methods for First Nations and Inuit Substance Abuse Programs: Final Project Report. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, March 1999.
McCready, John. Tsow-Tun Le Lum Helping House – Aboriginal Healing Centre: Residential School and Intergenerational Effects Healing Initiative. A proposal for one of the first healing centres to be funded by the Aboriginal Healing Centre. Lantzville, British Columbia: Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society, February 1999.
McCready, John. Needs Assessment of Addiction Services for Older Persons in Peel. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, February 1999.
McCready, John. Rationalization of Addiction Treatment Services, South West Region: Final Report. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, 1997.
Community Alcohol Resource (McCready, John – Contributing Author). Prevention Works! A Community Action Guide to Prevent Alcohol Problems. Guelph: Community Alcohol Resource, Homewood Health Services, February 1996.
Community Alcohol Resource (McCready, John – Contributing Author). Prevention Works! A Community Action Guide to Prevent Alcohol Problems: Participant Manual. Guelph: Community Alcohol Resource, Homewood Health Services, February 1996.
McCready, John. Secondary Prevention: Policy and Program Framework. Toronto: Ontario Substance Abuse Bureau, Ministry of Health, 1994.
Ontario (McCready, John – Principal Author). Partners in Action: Ontario’s Substance Abuse Strategy. A Public Document. Toronto: Ontario Substance Abuse Strategy, Ministry of Health, 1993.
Ontario (McCready, John – Principal Author). Provincial Substance Abuse Strategy: A Background Document. Toronto: Ontario Substance Abuse Bureau, Ministry of Health, 1993.
Murphy, Adrian, and McCready, John. Family Impact Study: The Impact of Voluntary Care Giving in Grey and Bruce Counties. Owen Sound: Victorian Order of Nurses, 1993.
McCready, John, and Farinon, Lucia. The Future and the Foundation: Feedback from the Staff. Toronto: Addiction Research Foundation, 1991.
McCready, John, and Mates, Donna. Community Prevention and Health Promotion. Toronto: Addiction Research Foundation, 1990.
McCready, John, and Gavin, Michael. Introduction to a Framework for the Response to Alcohol and Drug Problems in Ontario. Hamilton: Addiction Research Foundation, 1990.
McCready, John, and Villeneuve, Maurice. “Sober Driver and RIDE: A Joint Programming Proposal.” Addiction Research Foundation, 1988.
McCready, John. “A Proposal to Enhance and Expand Programming for Young Adults.” Addiction Research Foundation, 1987.
Hart, David; McCready, John; Simpson, Robert; and Solomon, Robert. Campus Alcohol Policies and Education (CAPE): A Program Implementation Manual. Hamilton: Addiction Research Foundation, 1986.
McCready, John. “Environmental Considerations in Addressing Problems of Alcohol.” In Prevention: Alcohol and the Environment, Issues, Constituencies and Strategies. Edited by Norman Giesbrecht and Ann Cox. Toronto: Addiction Research Foundation, 1986.
Simpson, Robert; McCready, John; and Ashwin, Patrick. Health Promotion: Planning and Programming. Hamilton: Addiction Research Foundation, 1985.
McCready, John. Political Ideology and Social Policy: Expenditure and Revenue in Three Canadian Provinces, 1947-60. Ph.D. Thesis, University of Toronto, 1983.
McCready, John; Loranger, Dorothy; and Neilson, John. The Kingston Demonstration Model: A Descriptive and Evaluative Report. Hamilton: Addiction Research Foundation, 1983.
Ogborne, Alan, and McCready, John. A Note on ‘Contracting’ for Program Evaluation. Addiction Research Foundation, Internal Document No. 11, 1983.
McCready, John. The Context for Canadian Social Policy: Values and Ideologies. University of Toronto, Working Papers on Social Welfare in Canada, Paper No. 7, 1981.
McCready, John; Loranger, Dorothy; Neilson, John; and Stevenson, Cam. The Kingston Demonstration Model: A Descriptive Report of Current Activities. Hamilton: Addiction Research Foundation, 1981.
Groeneveld, Judith; Shain, Martin; Smith, Esmond; and McCready, John. Employee Use of Rehabilitation with Substance-using Employees in Etobicoke. Addiction Research Foundation, Sub-study No. 1114, 1980.
McCready, John. Canadian Political Ideology and Social Policy: An Exploratory Study of Provincial Expenditure and Revenue. An approved research proposal, University of Toronto, 1980.
McCready, John, and La Rocque, John. “A Plan for Community Mobilization and Coordination of Services in Metro Toronto Region.” Addiction Research Foundation, 1979.
Goodstadt, Michael; Sheppard, Margaret; Crawford, Susan; Cook, Gagnoll; McCready, John; and Leonard, Joseph. Alcohol Education: A Comparison of Three Alternative Approaches. A research report, Addiction Research Foundation, 1979.
McCready, John. Notes on Utilizing Community Services for Alcohol-Related Problems in Metropolitan Toronto. Addiction Research Foundation, Sub-study No. 986, 1978.
Nield, Allen; Ennis, Pamela; and McCready, John. Deterring the Drinking Driver: A Community Approach. Addiction Research Foundation, Sub-study No. 951, 1978.
Ennis, Pamela; McCready, John; and Nield, Allen. First Phase Evaluation of the Reduce Impaired Driving in Etobicoke (R.I.D.E.) Program: Impact of the Public Education Campaign. Addiction Research Foundation, Sub-study No. 944, 1977.
Ennis, Pamela; McCready, John; and Nield, Allen. A Description of the R.I.D.E. Program and Evaluation. An approved research proposal, Addiction Research Foundation, 1977.
Campbell, C.F., and McCready, John. A Community Project Report on West Metro Branch: Involvement with the Juvenile and Family Court Committee of Etobicoke. Addiction Research Foundation, Sub-study No. 904, 1977.
Groeneveld, Judith; McCready, John; and Shain, Martin. Determining the Market for E.A.P. and Related Techniques. An approved research proposal, Addiction Research Foundation, 1976.
Caplan, Thea; Larkin, Edward; McCready, John; and Zaks-Walker, Linda. The Impact of an Education/Training Program on Family Practitioners’ Identification, Treatment and Referral of Alcoholic Patients to an Alcohol Out-patient Assessment/Treatment Unit. An approved research proposal, Addiction Research Foundation, 1976.
McCready, John, and Larkin, Edward. The Effect of Pretreatment Education Sessions on the Dropout Rate of Patients Attending an Out-patient Clinic for the Treatment of Alcoholism. An approved research proposal, Addiction Research Foundation, 1976.
McCready, John, and Freel, Walter. “Alcohol Education with High School Students: Comparing Three Different Approaches.” Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Canadian Addiction Foundation, 1976.
Goodstadt, Michael, and McCready, John. Alcohol Education: A Comparative Approach. An approved research proposal, Addiction Research Foundation, 1975.
McCready, John. “Lucky Who? The United Community Fund of Greater Toronto.” In The City: Attacking Modern Myths. Edited by A. Powell. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart Ltd., 1972.
McCready, John. “Lucky Who? (The United Community Fund of Greater Toronto).” Praxis Notes, vol. 1, no. 1, April 1971.
Aboriginal and Ethno-cultural Work
HEALTHY HORIZONS CONSULTING – John McCready, Principal, 1992 to Present
Consulting to Health Canada, the Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre, the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres, the Métis Nation of Ontario and many other community-based health and social service organizations, including Aboriginal communities, a wide variety of projects have been completed.
Selected Accomplishments in Aboriginal Related Work:
- Worked with Aboriginal communities from Labrador to Vancouver Island
- Developed a coordinated problem gambling prevention strategy for supporting ethno-cultural communities
- Conducted four comprehensive governance and operational reviews of Aboriginal service organizations and provided reports and practical recommendations
- Served as Co-investigator for a large-scale Participatory Action Research gambling project with five Aboriginal communities, the Ontario Federation Indian Friendship Centres and the Métis Nation of Ontario
- Developed a Discussion Paper on the integration of First Nations and Inuit addiction and mental health services for a National Working Group established by Health Canada
- Developed a provincial prevention response strategy for supporting ethno-cultural communities and served as co-investigator for a large-scale Participatory Action Research gambling project with eight ethnic communities and COSTI Immigrant Services
- Served on an Expert Committee to advise Health Canada on how to influence the return and ongoing care of Innu children who had been taken to St. John’s for assessment
- Conducted a Needs Assessment for an Aboriginal Addictions Information System: conducted a national survey of 750 Aboriginal communities, facilitated a national focus group and wrote several reports on the need and nature of an information system that was used in the development of part of Canada’s Health Information System
- Served as the Principal Author of a successful Healing Centre funding proposal for one of the first eleven healing centres to be funded in Canada by the Aboriginal Healing Foundation
- Served as a team member for the evaluation of four publicly funded addiction programs, including the General Review on the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
- Pursued a number of projects with the First Nations and Inuit Health Programs Directorate, including a needs assessment of an Innu community, a program review of a residential service, a progress review of a residential youth service, a review and survey to develop treatment outcome measures and a variety of other initiatives with First Nations
SELECTED PAPERS, REPORTS AND PUBLICATIONS
McCready, John. Review of Gambling with the Future: The Evolution of Aboriginal Gambling in Canada, by Yale D. Belanger. Journal of Gambling Issues, 21 July 2008, pp. 117-119.
McCready, John. Supporting Ethno-cultural Communities in Ontario: The Development of a Coordinated Prevention Response to Problem Gambling. Toronto: COSTI Immigrant Services, 2007.
McCready, John. Serving the Collective Interests: A Report on the Review of the Northern Shuswap Tribal Council and Northern Shuswap Treaty Society. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, 2007.
McCready, John. Investing in Northern Secwepemc Communities: Final Report on the Review of the Knucwentwecw Society Child and Family Services. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, September 2006.
Wynne, Harold J., and McCready, John. Examining Gambling and Problem Gambling in Ontario Aboriginal Communities: Final Summary Report. Toronto: Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres and Métis Nation of Ontario, 2005.
Wynne, Harold J., and McCready, John. Addressing Problem Gambling in Toronto and Windsor/Essex County Ethnic Communities: Final Action Plan Summary Report. Toronto: COSTI Immigrant Services, 2004.
Wynne, Harold J., and McCready, John. Addressing Problem Gambling in Toronto and Windsor/Essex County Ethnic Communities: Final Summary Report. Toronto: COSTI Immigrant Services, 2004.
McCready, John. Integration of First Nations and Inuit Addiction and Mental Health Services: A Discussion Paper. A paper prepared for the Integration of Mental Health and Addictions Working Group and the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch of Health Canada. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, 2003.
McCready, John. Nenqayni Treatment Centre Society: A Progress Review of the Family Alcohol and Drug Program and the Youth and Family Inhalant Program. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, March 2001.
McCready, John. Nenqayni Treatment Centre Society: A Report on a Review of the Family and Youth Inhalant Treatment Centre Programs. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, May 1999.
McCready, John. First Nations and Inuit Addictions Information System: User Requirements. The results of a national survey and national focus group. A report to the First Nations and Inuit Health Programs Directorate, Medical Services Branch of Health Canada. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, December 1999.
McCready, John. Sheshatshiu: A Community Assessment Report. A needs assessment of an Innu community near Goose Bay, Labrador with very high solvent abuse and suicide rates. A report to the First Nations and Inuit Health Programs Directorate, Medical Services Branch of Health Canada. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, September 1999.
McCready, John. A National First Nations and Inuit Addictions Information System: An Introductory Presentation. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, August 1999.
McCready, John. First Nations and Inuit Addictions Information System: A Methodology to Identify the User Requirements. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, July 1999.
McCready, John. First Nations and Inuit Addictions Information System: The Role and Composition of the National Steering Committee. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, July 1999.
McCready, John. Needs Assessment for a National First Nations and Inuit Registry of Substance Abuse Services: Final Report of the National Advisory Group. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, March 1999.
McCready, John. Treatment Outcome Measures and Data Collection Methods for First Nations and Inuit Substance Abuse Programs: Final Project Report. Toronto: Healthy Horizons Consulting, March 1999.
McCready, John. Tsow-Tun Le Lum Helping House – Aboriginal Healing Centre: Residential School and Intergenerational Effects Healing Initiative. A proposal for one of the first healing centres to be funded by the Aboriginal Healing Centre. Lantzville, British Columbia: Tsow-Tun Le Lum Society, February 1999.
John McCready, BA, MSW, PhD
A Senior Consultant and Project Manager committed to the pursuit of excellence in the planning, development, research, evaluation and management of human service policies and programs. A proven record of success in team building, facilitation, consultation and project management at the Community, Regional, Provincial and National levels
HEALTHY HORIZONS CONSULTING – John McCready, Principal 1992 – Present
Consulting to Health Canada, the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre and many other community-based service organizations, a wide variety of projects have been completed.
Selected accomplishments:
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Served as the Program Committee Chair for the first two national conferences sponsored by the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse.
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Developed a framework for the development of a comprehensive responsible gambling strategy and a coordinated problem gambling prevention proposal for supporting ethno-cultural communities.
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Served as Co-investigator for two Participatory Action Research Gambling Projects: the first sponsored by the largest immigrant services agency in Canada, COSTI Immigrant Services, and the second by the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres and the Métis Nation of Ontario.
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Played a central role in the consultation and development of an Ontario Health Promotion Framework, the Ontario Substance Abuse Strategy and the Rationalization of Addiction Treatment Services in Ontario Project.
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Conducted a needs assessment of an information system, conducted a national survey of 750 communities (describing domains of a registry and information system), facilitated a national focus group (a validation process) and wrote several reports on the need and nature of an information system that is being developed as part of Canada’s Health Information System.
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Served as a team member for the evaluation of four publicly funded addiction programs, including the General Review on the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP).
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Conducted needs assessments, evaluated services, managed projects, developed strategic plans and served as an Expert Member of research and evaluation teams.
ADDICTION RESEARCH FOUNDATION 1971 – 1992
Assistant Director, Prevention and Health Promotion Research and Development 1990 – 1992
Reporting to the Director, Prevention and Health Promotion Research and Development, directed the operational, human and financial resource management of a $2.5 Million department, comprised of a highly educated, interdisciplinary staff complement of approximately 45 people.
Accomplishments:
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Developed a Strategic Plan that completely realigned the research efforts and provided renewed emphasis on the development of practical applications.
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Restructured the department to complement the Strategic Plan, creating a Matrix Management System of Goal Area Heads and Project Leaders.
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Developed a computerized Project Management System, providing management for the first time with a system of documentation and a means of monitoring projects.
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Spearheaded the development of alcohol and drug screening questions and service guidelines to be used in the assessment process following the Redirection of the Long Term Care System.
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Conducted a province-wide Needs Assessment for health promotion addiction services.
Regional Director, Western Ontario Region 1981 – 1990
Reporting to the Director of Community Services, managed a $2.3 Million budget and a staff complement of 50+ located in 10 separate centres throughout southwestern Ontario. Responsibilities included supervising the Regional Management Committee members, comprised of 8 Centre Directors and 3 Regional Program Consultants.
Accomplishments:
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Designed, tested and promoted a Campus Alcohol Policies and Education (CAPE) program for universities throughout Ontario
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Developed and introduced a comprehensive and sophisticated, computerized Program Management Information System to track projects, activities and progress.
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Established and managed a Demonstration Alcohol and Drug Assessment, Referral and Case Management service in Waterloo Region.
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In conjunction with the district health councils, expanded and improved community-based Addiction Treatment Systems (Assessment, Referral, Case Management, Detoxification, Out-Patient Counselling, Day Treatment, and Short and Long Term Residential Care) by conducting Needs Assessments and developing Service Plans for 13 areas in southwestern Ontario.
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Maintained program productivity with decreasing human and financial resources.
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Developed a strong, amalgamated regional management team of 12 Senior Staff who had previously worked in isolation and different regions.
Centre Director, West Metro Centre 1972 – 1978
Reporting to the Regional Director, managed the West Metro Centre and its programs, consisting of a variety of outpatient counselling, education/training and community development projects and activities. The Centre’s budget grew and the complement expanded from 5 to 9 people. Responsibilities included planning and designing projects; budgeting for personnel and operational expenses; and contributing to the Regional Management Committee.
Accomplishments:
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Developed and tested the original RlDE Program that has been adopted throughout Ontario.
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Introduced research into the program components in order to determine the most effective approaches to education, outpatient counselling and employee assistance programs.
Community Consultant, North Metro Centre 1971 – 1972
Direct service responsibilities included outpatient counselling of individuals and families; education and training; as well as community development activities.
Community Consultant
Social Worker
EDUCATION
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Doctor of Philosophy (1983) University of Toronto, Social Policy, Planning and Administration, Paid Study Leave, Health and Welfare Canada Fellowship
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Master of Social Work (1971) University of Toronto, Community Organization and Development Professional Training Bursary, Ontario Ministry of Health
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Bachelor of Arts (1968) Spring Arbor College, Social Science Major and Political Science Minor, Secondary School Teaching Certificate