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Posted on Thursday, June 06, 2024 08:59 AM
It’s 2004 — there’s a flip phone in your pocket, Destiny’s Child is playing on the radio and the Knowledge Institute opened its doors this summer. Or rather, the Ontario Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health opened its doors in June 2004 thanks to the advocacy of our founders Simon Davidson and Ian Manion. Simon and Ian had a shared vision for what coordinated mental health services could look like for children and young...
Posted on Monday, June 03, 2024 12:24 PM
Are you looking to share the latest evidence with the right people at the right time? Our new resource, “Extend your reach: A quick guide to planning your knowledge mobilization initiative” can help. This practical tool outlines steps for planning and carrying out your knowledge mobilization activities. It includes:
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 03:44 PM
After many months of hard work, we are excited to share our revamped program evaluation toolkit with you.
The last toolkit, which was one of our most popular resources ever, was published nearly 15 years ago. Much has changed in the world of evaluation since then, so we have revised it to reflect new best practices — including more information on how to incorporate an equity-based and collaborative approach.
Program...
Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 10:18 AM
Evaluation and quality improvement: Complementary approaches to improve your programs
We heard from our partners in the sector that there was a need for clarity and knowledge around the roles and the differences between evaluation and quality improvement.
Most people understand that evaluation and quality improvement (QI) are both essential in enhancing the quality of programs in the child and youth mental health and addictions sector. However, choosing and implementing the most suitable method...
Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 02:43 PM
The Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions is gearing up for a significant expansion of our team, with plans to hire for seven new positions in the coming weeks. As we continue our work advancing mental health, substance use health and addictions services across Ontario, these new roles will play a pivotal part in delivering on our mission.
We are seeking passionate individuals who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the...