Second Annual Research Retreat
Join Mental Health Partners' (MHP) Research Committee at Providence Care Hospital in Kingston, Ontario, on September 29th for an inspiring day of collaboration and innovation. This retreat brings together hospital representatives, community partners, government, advocacy groups, and individuals with lived/living expertise to tackle critical topics in mental health and substance use care. Registration is open and space is limited – secure your spot soon for this free event!
Topics and Highlights
Follow Up from Last Year’s Retreat: Reflect on our achievements and insights from the inaugural event.
Suicide Reduction / Common Cause Analysis: Learn about the Working Group on Suicide Reduction’s work to date since last year’s retreat.
Partner Spotlight: Discover how different MHP hospitals are leading initiatives to reduce deaths by suicide, and learn about best practices and innovations to minimize restraint and seclusion (R&S) use.
Presentation on R&S Practices: Review survey results that provide a look at R&S practices across MHP sites.
World Café Discussion: Generate ideas for developing guidelines aimed at standardizing R&S practices to reduce their use at provincial psychiatric hospitals.
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Event Details
When: Monday, September 29, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
​Where: Founders’ Hall, Providence Care Hospital, 752 King St W, Kingston
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Continental breakfast and lunch provided!
Agenda
A detailed agenda is coming soon. Stay tuned for more information!
Don’t miss out on this crucial conversation to drive mental health innovation!
About MHP's Research Committee
The MHP Research Committee was established to support and advance research, innovation, and care across MHP organizations. Our mission is to position MHP as research experts who collaborate with the Government of Ontario, Ontario Health (OH), and OH’s Mental Health and Addictions Centre of Excellence to build a comprehensive mental health and substance use system of care for the province. Our committee fosters collaboration by sharing resources, expertise, and information among MHP sites to drive forward mental health and addictions research.