First Annual
Report

(2015)

Released with five recommendations
for system level transformation:

1. Make it easier for young people to transition from youth to adult mental health and addictions services and supports
2. Expect the same focus on quality from Ontario’s mental health and addictions system as you do from other parts of the health care system
3. Move on key First Nation, Métis, Inuit and urban Aboriginal mental health and addictions needs
4. Prioritize investments in supportive housing focused on meeting the needs of individuals with mental illness and addictions
5. Clarify which provincial ministry should lead the development and implementation of youth addictions policy and programming

Second
Annual Report

(2016)

Released with three recommendations to:

1. Promote, prevent, and intervene early
2. Close critical service gaps
3. Build foundations for system transformation

Helpful Links: 2016 Working Groups Summaries

1. System Alignment and Capacity WG:

• Core Services summary
• Data Strategy summary

2. Supportive Housing WG summary

3. Youth Addictions WG summary

4. Prevention, Promotion and Early Intervention WG:

• Early Years Evidence Brief
• School Years Evidence Brief
• Transition-Age Youth Evidence Brief