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 across health and...

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 share how...

The release of our inaugural Annual Report  marks a defining moment for MHP. Over the past year, our Partners have come together with renewed purpose, advancing the first year of our 2024–2027 Strategic Plan and laying the foundation for a more connected, equitable, and accountable mental health system in Ontario. This report highlights a year of “firsts”—from convening our inaugural Research Committee Retreat and launching a system-wide Suicide Reduction Working Group, to hosting a Queen’s...