From Vision to Impact

Dear valued partners, colleagues and friends,

This year marks a milestone in the journey of Stepped Care Solutions: five years of advancing our vision of Wellbeing Everywhere. From our beginnings as a small group that had seen first-hand the transformative impact of matching services to need in accessible, timely, and simple ways, to our current role as a trusted partner in system design across the country and internationally, these five years have shown what is possible when collaboration, innovation, and shared purpose guide our work.

In 2025, our impact deepened across the country and beyond. We supported system transformation work across Canada, and partnered directly with four provincial and territorial governments, advanced collaborations with post-secondary institutions in several countries, and worked with numerous community organizations and healthcare networks to improve access to care. Internationally, our collaborations in Chile and Wales reflect the growing recognition that the flexibility and adaptability of the Stepped Care 2.0® model can meet the universal demand for accessible, person-centred, and recovery-focused systems of support.

As we reflect on this five-year journey, certain milestones stand out: the launch of Wellness Together Canada in 2020 at a moment of national need; the growth of our partnerships with provincial and territorial governments to embed Stepped Care 2.0® into their strategies; the inaugural Better Together Summit in 2025, where 300 leaders and innovators came together to accelerate change; and the launch of our refreshed brand identity, which better reflects who we are today: flexible, accessible, and collaborative. These are not simply organizational achievements—they are proof points of what can be accomplished when diverse voices come together to reimagine how people access mental health resources and support.

Looking ahead, we know our transformation work is ongoing. System change is never static; it evolves with communities, cultures, and needs. Our commitment is to continue scaling solutions through partnership, strengthening what is working well, and ensuring equity remains at the heart of every system. We will keep listening, co-designing, and adapting so that every person can access the right care, at the right time, in the right place.

This report is both a celebration of what we have achieved together and an invitation to join us on our continued journey to transform mental health and substance use health systems for better access and outcomes. On behalf of the Board, our leadership team, and the dedicated staff of Stepped Care Solutions, thank you for your trust, your partnership, and your belief in what’s possible. The last five years have shown us the power of building together. The next five will be about carrying this momentum forward—continuing to turn vision into impact, and impact into meaningful change through collaborative system transformation.

With gratitude,

Louise Bradley, Board Chair
AnnMarie Churchill, President and Lead Executive Officer