Stay up to date on important initiatives and projects impacting Ontario's child and youth mental health and addictions sector with our electronic newsletter, Bright Spots.
Posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 02:32 PM
We’ve spent the past year asking big questions, building better tools, and finding new ways to support the people and communities at the heart of our sector. And now, we’re excited to share part of that story with you!
We’re thrilled to launch Bright tomorrows, a snapshot of the impact we made together. Inside, you’ll find stories, tools, and data showing how we supported young people and families across Ontario.
Posted on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 09:10 AM
We’re thrilled to announce the five new projects selected for the 2025 Innovation Initiatives grant—each one rooted in community, equity, and a bold commitment to transforming child and youth mental health in Ontario.
This year, we asked agencies to implement and evaluate culturally responsive programs that address the needs of children, youth, and families impacted by systemic inequities. The response from the sector was powerful, and the five...
Posted on Friday, February 21, 2025 09:13 AM
As we kick off 2025 with our seven Quest Cohort 4 agencies, we are excited to continue to work through their quality improvement (QI) journey with them. Following the Lean Six Sigma methodology, they are progressing through the different stages of the DMAIC framework (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) with support from their coaches. Most of the project teams have entered the ‘Improve’ phase of their projects.
The Improve phase is where the ‘fun’ begins! This...
Posted on Monday, October 28, 2024 01:53 PM
This past June, seven agencies embarked on their quality improvement (QI) journey with Quest as part of cohort 4 of the Quality Improvement (QI) cohort program. Guided by their coaches, these teams are building their capacity for QI through the Lean Six Sigma methodology and progressing through the different stages of the DMAIC framework (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control).
The journey began with a series of Lean Six Sigma White Belt training sessions to provide...
Posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 08:00 AM
Empower your vision with the help of our new implementation toolkit
Our team is thrilled to unveil the latest edition of our implementation toolkit!
Over a decade since its original release, the updated toolkit was purpose built to help agencies and organizations in the mental health and addictions sector navigate change with confidence. The toolkit features the latest available evidence and is informed from our own experiences planning, doing, and sustaining implementation in the child and youth mental health...