On March 31, 2026, leaders from across Ontario’s mental health, housing, justice and community sectors gathered at CAMH’s Arrell Family Foundation Auditorium for a full‑day Cross‑Sectoral Think Tank focused on strengthening supports for people living at the intersection of these systems. The event was collaboratively planned by Mental Health Partners, the John Howard Society of Ontario (JHSO) and CAMH, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing integrated, person‑centred sol

Mental Health Partners’ 2026 provincial pre‑budget submission calls for targeted investments to reduce pressures related to Alternate Level of Care, supportive housing and dual diagnosis. This year’s recommendations focus on expanding supportive housing for people with mental illness and substance use disorders, strengthening hospital transitions into the community and securing sustained funding for collaborative, community‑based care. The submission highlights practical, cro

Mental Health Partners (MHP) welcomes the Ontario Ombudsman’s November 2025 report, Lost in Transition , which shines a light on the systemic barriers that leave adults with developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses (developmental disabilities alongside mental health challenges) “stuck” in hospital beds long after their medical needs have ended. The report’s recommendations affirm the urgent need for coordinated planning, expanded housing, and stronger collaboration acros

On November 20, Mental Health Partners (MHP) and community partners convened at Queen’s Park to highlight the urgent need for supportive housing for people living with mental illness and substance use disorders, spotlighting patients designated Alternate Level of Care (ALC) and those with a dual diagnosis. Led by Cara Vaccarino, President & CEO of The Royal and MHP Chair, delegates engaged with government leaders, opposition critics, policy advisors and ministry officials to