We journey together: How Ontario’s child and youth mental health agencies are addressing racial equity

Published: February 1, 2023

Experiences of racism can make it more challenging to access mental health and addictions care, and they often lead to poorer health outcomes. Many agencies in our sector have long worked to address inequities within their organizations, but intentional, coordinated efforts are needed to build an observably more equitable mental health care system. This report provides a snapshot of the sector’s current racial equity efforts, identifies existing gaps and pinpoints promising practices, tools and resources that can be leveraged to foster equity.