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The Knowledge Institute will bid farewell to Executive Director Purnima Sundar in June
Posted on Monday, February 12, 2024 02:02 PM
The Knowledge Institute will bid farewell to Executive Director Purnima Sundar in June
After 16 years of service at the Knowledge Institute, our esteemed Executive Director, Purnima Sundar, will be transitioning from her role at the end of June 2024.
As we bid farewell to Purnima, we celebrate her legacy and the solid foundation she leaves behind. Purnima's impact on our organization has been profound. From her early days as a Research and Knowledge Exchange Consultant to her current role as...
Resource for service providers guides conversations on harm reduction for young people and families
Posted on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 07:05 AM
New resource for service providers guides conversations on harm reduction for young people and families ahead of holiday season
Navigating mental health, substance use and addiction services and information poses challenges for young people and families. In response, our latest resource Harm Reduction and Young People, offers insights into effective strategies for minimizing harms associated with substance use.
Designed as a guide for service providers that can be shared with young people and families,...
New report on our substance use and addictions consultations available now
Posted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 07:00 AM
New report on our substance use and addictions consultations available now
Today, after many months of consultations, we’re pleased to share our report on priorities in substance use and addictions services. The content in this document will serve as a compass to guide our sector’s shared path forward in this area.
In late 2021, we made the decision to integrate substance use and addictions as a key focus area within our organization to help Ontario’s child and youth mental health and addictions...
Just released: Guide for developing integrated early years care pathways
Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 09:00 AM
Just released: Guide for developing integrated early years care pathways
We’re pleased to share our newest resource guide, From building blocks to care pathways: Working together to support timely access to infant and early mental health care.
It is common knowledge now that the earliest years of life are instrumental for healthy brain development and that what happens in early childhood can shape the lifelong health and well-being of individuals and their communities. This means that all...
Impact report 2023
Posted on Thursday, September 07, 2023 08:00 AM
Impact report 2023
It’s been a remarkable year in our sector and an important one for us as an organization, working together to address the longer-term impacts of the pandemic.
These recent years have only reinforced the power of partnership and the importance of being able to adapt our approach to supporting our sector as challenges arise and evolve. We’re proud that these strengths are evident in our projects and initiatives, and we’re inspired by what our team and partners have accomplished...
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