System of Care Ottawa

Defining the System of Care Concept

First published in 1986, the definition of a system of care was stated as being a “comprehensive spectrum of mental health and other necessary services which are organized into a coordinated network to meet the changing needs of children and their families” (Stroul & Friedman, 1986, p.3).  [more]

History of the Project

Over the course of the last four years, the Child and Youth Mental Health Network (CYMHN) has explored various ways to inform their decisions regarding enhancements and transformations of the Children’s Mental Health System in the Ottawa region.  Precipitated by the Children’s Mental Health Fund, the CYMHN identified that an annual allocation of funds should be set aside for system training dedicated to strengthening and directing the child and youth mental health system.  [more]