Integrated care pathways
Building coordinated approaches that help children, young people, and families access the right care, at the right time, and in the right place.
Why this work matters
Navigating mental health, substance use health, and addictions services can be challenging — especially for families and young people whose needs span multiple systems.
Integrated care pathways help services and organizations work together so children, young people, and families can access more connected care and support.
Making care easier to navigate
Without clear pathways, services feel fragmented and transitions in and out of care can be difficult.
Integrated care pathways help address these challenges by:
- improving coordination across providers
- supporting earlier identification and intervention
- ensuring more seamless transitions between services
Areas of focus
Right time, right care
Building stronger connections between schools, community agencies, and mental health partners to help children and young people access coordinated care and support.
HEADS-ED
Strengthening clinical decision-making and helping connect children, young people, and families to timely and appropriate services based on their identified needs.
Infant and early years
This work helps connect early years settings with mental health supports to improve early identification and access to care for young children and families.
Supporting children and families across systems
This is especially important for children and young people with complex needs who may access support across multiple systems.
More connected care can lead to better experiences for families and help children and young people access support more easily.
