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GUELPH, ON, Dec. 22, 2011 - James Schlegel, President and CEO of Schlegel Health Care, and interim CEO of Homewood Health Centre, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jagoda Pike as President and CEO of Homewood Health Centre.

Ms Pike brings significant experience in Ontario health care including serving on the Board of Hamilton Health Sciences and recently was elected as the inaugural Chair of the Board for the newly merged Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga. She also serves on the Board of Governors of McMaster University.

Ms Pike has over 25 years of senior executive leadership experience. She spent 22 years at Torstar Corporation in a variety of positions including General Manager, Vice President Operations, Vice President Human Resources, Publisher of the Hamilton Spectator and ultimately President, Star Media Group and Publisher of the Toronto Star. Most recently, she was the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games Bid Corporation.

Trained as a lawyer, Ms Pike was called to the bar in 1986. She also studied economics at the University of Toronto, Trinity College. She was named to 'Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award' in 2007, and was named one of the most influential women in sport by the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport in 2009.

Mr. Schlegel said that in all of these roles she has provided dynamic, highly capable and inspiring leadership. She has also learned how to manage complex organizations with diverse stakeholder interests, a significant external profile and a mission which includes a broader public purpose.

"Jagoda is interested in and committed to making a positive difference in the world", said Mr. Schlegel. "I am pleased that she will deploy her considerable experience and talent in leading Homewood to make a positive difference in the mental health and addictions field. We will need world class leadership to achieve this goal and I believe Jagoda brings such leadership to our team."

"I am thrilled to be joining such a respected organization. Homewood has a reputation for excellent programs and patient outcomes. I look forward to working with everyone at Homewood and our many stakeholders to build on that great record of achievement."

Homewood Health Centre is Canada's leader in mental health and addiction treatment providing highly specialized psychiatric services to all Canadians. Located in Guelph, Ontario, Homewood has improved lives since 1883. Unique in Canadian health care, Homewood is fully accredited and a recipient of numerous national awards, and serves as a provincial and national resource.

For further information:
Ric Ament
Director, Marketing and Communications
Homewood Health Centre
519.824.1010, ext. 2459
amenric@homewood.org

July 20, 2011 – Montreal – Homewood Human Solutions and the Agence de la santé et des services sociaux de Lanaudière have signed a three-year agreement for the provision of psychological and family support to 9,500 employees of six institutions in the region. Homewood will implement the employee assistance program (EAP), which includes health promotion, mental health and addiction disorder treatment, and prevention-oriented work-life balance services.

The Agence, CSSS du Nord de Lanaudière, CSSS du Sud de Lanaudière, Centre de réadaptation Le Bouclier, Centres jeunesse and CHSLD de la Côte Boisée have joined forces to promote a workplace that fosters the development and maintenance of harmonious human relations. “We care about our employees’ wellbeing and that is why we want to provide complete, high-quality support services to employees who are dealing with personal or work-related issues,” said Gilles Ruel, Human Resources Director for the Agence.

Every year, 10 to 15% of employees working in Quebec’s health and social services network experience difficulties. “The employee and family assistance program is the first line of support and referral to obtain immediate help,” said Jacques Sauvageau, Homewood Vice-President and General Manager, Quebec.

The employee assistance program includes access to a direct line 24/7. Homewood counsellors guide the employees to psychologists or specialized resources that can help them with their personal or work-related issues. Health information and promotion services are available online, allowing employees to obtain information on a wide range of subjects. Working with the institutions, Homewood will provide all promotional materials and will encourage the employees to use the EAP services through activities, talks, video capsules and articles in the internal newsletter.

About Homewood Human Solutions^™

Founded in 1979, Homewood Human Solutions is an acclaimed Canadian company specializing in the delivery of employee and family assistance programs (EFAP). The company, which had a turnover of over $32 million in 2010, supports more than 1.2 million workers in Canada, including 200,000 in Quebec. Homewood delivers its services through a network of 2,500 professionals across the country. Every year, Homewood assists over 70,000 persons, including close to 1,000 in crisis.

For further information:

Denis Arbour
514-875-8882 or 1-877-632-3164, ext. 6226
darbour@homewoodsolutionshumaines.com

July 19, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Homewood Corporation Acquires Leading EAP Provider Human Solutions™

Guelph, Ontario – Homewood Corporation today announced it has acquired Human Solutions International Inc., based in Vancouver, one of Canada’s leading providers of Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

Human Solutions™ has 250 staff and more than 1,200 corporate clients in Canada. It will be carefully integrated with Homewood Employee Health, an EAP provider wholly owned by Homewood, to form a new business named Homewood Human Solutions. Craig Thompson, Senior Vice-President of Strategic Growth for Human Solutions™, has been appointed as chief executive officer of the new organization.

Homewood Corporation is a national leader in mental health and addiction treatment, employee assistance programs, mental health disability treatment, and senior care.

“The addition of Human Solutions™ is a major step in further establishing Homewood as a leading provider of Employee Assistance and Disability Treatment services," said Edgardo Pérez, MD, Homewood’s Chief Executive Officer and President. “The acquisition of Human Solutions™ will provide Homewood with a broadened client base, expanded product lines and services, and a larger network of professionals for out-patient and after-care services. It will add significantly to our capabilities in disability treatment and increase Homewood’s national presence for the mental health and addiction treatment services we provide to the employees of our corporate clients.”

Human Solutions™ will continue to operate offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax. The Guelph and London offices of Homewood Employee Health will continue to operate as regional centres. Guelph will continue to be the administrative office for Homewood’s Disability Treatment Program (HDTP), a service that addresses mental health and addiction issues, including intensive in-patient and out-patient solutions, with a focus on return to work.

“Our two organizations are extremely compatible. As well as having complementary services and regional strengths, we share a common vision, and a commitment to quality and to improving the lives of the people who use our services,” said Mr. Thompson. “We both operate according to evidence-based practices and research, and we share a common focus - the prevention, assessment and treatment of individuals with mental health and addiction issues.”

Integration of Human Solutions™ and Homewood’s employee health company will be achieved gradually with the companies continuing to operate as separate entities for the remainder of the current fiscal year, ending March 31, 2011. As part of the transition, Dr. Robert Wilson, CEO of Human Solutions™, and Fran Pilon, CEO of Homewood Employee Health, are retiring. Both have been outstanding leaders in the industry for decades and built the foundation for what will become Homewood Human Solutions.

“We believe the joining of these two companies offers many advantages to our existing clients,” said Dr. Perez. “We can combine the best practices of both organizations, bringing a unique approach to employee assistance programs and disability services. In addition, Human Solutions™ operates a disability service which will complement HDTP. We will be able to offer an unmatched continuum of services - spanning workplace health, addictions, treatment and prevention - with the highest level of clinical expertise available within our industry.”

About Homewood Corporation

Homewood Corporation is a healthcare organization focused on improving individual quality of life. Through its operating companies, it provides a continuum of care ranging from mental health and addiction disorder treatment through individual and employer programs as well as quality care for seniors to suit their needs. Homewood shares trade over-the-counter with trades reported on the Canadian Unlisted Board.

For more information, contact:

Ric Ament, Director, Marketing and Communications
Homewood Corporation
Telephone: 1.519.824.1010, ext. 2459
Email: amenric@homewood.org

Laura Macdonald, Director of Marketing
Human Solutions™
Telephone: 1.416.964.1875, ext.5215
Email: lmacdonald@humansolutions.ca

Jean Gosselin, V.P. Business Development for Human Solutions™ announced today the appointment of Stephen Kennedy as Director of Business Development, National Capital Region. Mr. Kennedy will be responsible for the generation and marketing of new business across all product lines, including Employee, Organization, and Workplace solutions. Stephen will also provide his expertise in the ongoing delivery of service and consultation to organizations in the Ottawa area.

Mr. Kennedy has a long and distinguished history in the EFAP in Canada. A recognized industry expert, he has an extensive background and formal training in trauma response and crisis intervention work. Mr. Kennedy has held senior positions in clinical delivery and organizational development. Many of Canada’s largest employers have trusted him to manage trying and traumatic workplace situations, and help develop healthier and stronger organizations.

“Human Solutions™ is rapidly expanding in the Ottawa area,” said Mr. Gosselin. “Stephen brings invaluable national and international expertise and skills to our organization. We are excited to have him join our team, grow our business, and serve our local accounts.”

Mr. Kennedy has a Masters in Counselling Psychology from the University of Ottawa. He is a part-time firefighter and certified emergency responder who has worked around the world with international NGO's, providing trauma and disaster recovery. Stephen also works with a volunteer agency that distributes medical supplies to countries in Africa.

"Human Solutions™ is a perfect fit,” said Mr. Kennedy. "I will be able to provide both account service and organizational consultation, which is a unique opportunity for me. I was drawn by their reputation for high quality service. I’m excited about the potential to grow the team in the National Capital Region”

About Human Solutions™

Human Solutions™ is a leading provider of Employee & Family Assistance Programs and WorkHealth™ productivity and performance services. Human Solutions™ is a Canadian firm serving both domestic and international clients. Founded in 1979, it has established an active network of more than 2,000 psychologists, and mental health and organization health professionals.

For more information, please visit www.humansolutions.ca, visit our new Ottawa location at 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 450 (K1P 6L5) or contact:

Jean Gosselin
Vice President, Business Development
Human Solutions ™

Human Solutions™ announced today that it has acquired the Ontario based, national EFAP service provider Baylis & Associates.

In keeping with previous acquisitions, Human Solutions™ (Human Solutions™) will leave the Baylis & Associates senior management team intact and leverage their talents to unfold the rapidly expanding Human Solutions™ service offerings.

Human Solutions™ provides organizational health and EFAP services to clients across Canada and the US. Today’s announcement adds depth to the Human Solutions™ program in Ontario by expanding its client base and tapping the EFAP expertise of Shaun Baylis, who founded Baylis & Associates in 1985, and his team.

“The Canadian marketplace views Human Solutions™ as the better Organizational Health and Productivity service provider alternative. Our growth has come through engaging true innovators in this industry and welcoming them to a team dedicated to superior client service. Baylis & Associates have a tremendous record in both client service and program development. They are a natural fit for Human Solutions™ and we are certain their contributions will lead to increased value for our clients,” said Human Solutions CEO Bob Wilson.

“I’ve been admiring Human Solutions’s steady expansion from its western base to a truly national alternative. Their Human Solutions™ model is an approach my company can easily embrace. Today’s announcement is good for us, it’s good for our clients, and it’s good for companies looking for meaningful answers to their EFAP and organizational health concerns,” said Baylis & Associates President Shaun Baylis.

The Human Solutions™ network includes over 1500 mental health and organizational health professionals serving more than 1200 Canadian and international corporate customers.

Jean Gosselin
Vice President, Business Development
Human Solutions ™

Robert Wilson, PhD
CEO
Human Solutions™