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Better Together: System Transformation Summit
Better Together: System Transformation Summit, co-hosted by Stepped Care Solutions and the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
This dynamic event is your opportunity to explore innovative, person-centred approaches to transform mental health and substance use health systems. Engage with global leaders, share insights, and tackle the key challenges facing organizations and communities today.
Highlights include:
- A deep dive into Stepped Care 2.0 and other person-centric solutions to increase access and reduce waitlists.
- Embracing co-design and the integration of data-informed practices to create sustainable, impactful change.
EVENT DETAILS
When: March 4th and 5th, 2025
Where: Online
Cost: This is a free event
This event has concluded but you can still watch all panel sessions and download event resources by clicking the button below.
Synergy: The Future of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
On September 26th, we hosted our third webinar featuring Dr. Gillian Berry, Stepped Care Solutions’ (SCS) former Vice-President of Culture and Diversity, and Dr. Peter Cornish, Founder and former Senior Advisor at SCS.
They explored practices for fostering synergy and how these practices could inform future diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts. Attendees had ample opportunities to ask questions and participate in the discussion.
Paradigm Shift to Person-Centric Care
On April 5th we hosted our second webinar that was a conversation with Dr. AnnMarie Churchill, SCS’s President and Lead Executive Officer.
Dr. Churchill focused her talk on person-centric care, and infused tangible examples of how these practices can improve our mental health systems.
Attendees asked insightful questions which enhanced the discussion.
If you missed it, click below to watch it now.
Reimagining Mental Health Systems
We are excited to share that we hosted our first webinar: Reimagining Mental Health Systems on January 31, 2023.
Our speaker was Dr. Peter Cornish, Founder of Stepped Care Solutions.
The discussion examined the need for diplomatic disruption in the mental health, addictions and substance use health systems. We also explored the challenges that social equity and person-centric thinking pose to the status quo in the current system.
News
PeerOnCall: Making Peer Support More Accessible in Workplaces Everywhere
June 2, 2025
We are excited to announce that Stepped Care Solutions is now offering the PeerOnCall platform.
PeerOnCall is a digital solution for workplaces to capture the value and responsiveness of peer support as part of their mental health and substance use health programming. Initially co-designed and researched by McMaster University with the public safety community, PeerOnCall is now operated and delivered by Stepped Care Solutions. The platform has been enhanced to support a broader range of workforces–offering timely, relatable support by effectively coordinating your organization’s peer support program, connecting employees with trained peers with shared experiences and meeting people where they are when they need support most.
Published: Proposed Standards for Implementing Stepped Care Models in Child and Youth Mental Health Service Systems
May 30, 2025
A new article titled “Proposed Standards for Implementing Stepped Care Models in Child and Youth Mental Health Service Systems: Results of a Pan-Canadian Delphi Study” is now available in the latest edition of the journal ‘Early Intervention in Psychiatry’. The artcicle describes the development of standards for implementing stepped care models in Canadian child and youth mental health (CYMH) contexts using a consensus-based approach. These standards are intended to support systems planners in creating cohesive CYMH systems across Canadian settings. Authors include Stepped Care Solutions President and Lead Executive Officer AnnMarie Churchill.
Getting on Board with Measurement: Implementing Measurement-Informed Mental Health Care
Feb 12, 2025
This is exciting progress in advancing measurement-informed care. Our Vice President, Implementation and System Impact, Dr. Alexia Jaouich, was an advisor for this initiative through the IHI Leadership Alliance. Working alongside Dr. Benjamin Miller of Stanford University, she supported five diverse health organizations across the U.S. in advancing implementation of measurement-informed care within a specific department or service area.
Published: Exploring Determinants of Effective Implementation of One-at-a-Time Therapy (OAAT)
Nov 23, 2024
A new article titled “Exploring Determinants of Effective Implementation of an Innovation Within Health Care: Qualitative Insights from Program Champions on Implementing One-at-a-Time Therapy Within Addictions and Mental Health Services in New Brunswick” is now available in the latest edition of the journal ‘Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research’. The artcicle explores determinants of implementation from program champions of one-at-a-time therapy (OAAT) implementation. Authors include Stepped Care Solutions’ AnnMarie Churchill, president and lead executive officer, Peter Cornish, founder, and Alexia Jaouich, VP implementation and system impact.
Published: Co-design for mental health and substance use health system transformation
Oct 22, 2024
A new article titled “Populating the model: the SC2.0 approach to co-design for mental health and substance use health system transformation” is now available in the latest edition of the journal ‘Discover Psychology’. Authored by Stepped Care Solutions’ team members, the article details how engagement rooted in co-design can be an effective tool at system-level planning and support for implementing transformational change in mental health and substance use systems.
Is the Norwegian stepped care model for allocation of patients with mental health problems working as intended? A cross-sectional study.
July 30, 2024
Read the latest study from Norway examining the characteristics of patients with common mental health issues and their pathways to receiving appropriate treatment within their stepped care model.
“The Kids Aren’t All Right” is a call to action — and action is what our children deserve (Toronto Star, op-ed)
November 9, 2023
An insightful op-ed calling for stronger supports for youth and the mental health workforce from Mary Bartram, PhD, RSW, Director, Research and Evaluation with Stepped Care Solutions, and Kwame McKenzie, CEO Wellesley Institute and a professor of psychiatry at the University of Toronto.
Interview: Stepped Care Solutions receives Innovation Award
from CAMIMH (CBC St. John’s)
September 1, 2023
Dr. AnnMarie Churchill, President and Lead Executive Officer was featured on CBC’s St. John’s Morning Show with Krissy Holmes. They discussed the Innovation award that Stepped Care Solutions will be receiving from The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) on October 3. CAMIMH recognized SCS for their innovative work that has advanced the mental health agenda in Canada.
Article: Unlocking the Potential of Digital Mental Health Apps
July 14, 2023
A new article titled “More Than Apps: Psychology’s Contribution to Digital Mental Health” is now available in the latest edition of Psynopsis, Canada’s Psychology Magazine. The article explores how digital mental health apps can significantly expand treatment options for individuals. Authored by Stepped Care Solutions’ Founder, Peter Cornish, President & Lead Executive Officer, AnnMarie Churchill, and in partnership with Josh Rash from Memorial University, this article sheds light on the vital role of psychology in the realm of digital mental health.
Northwest Territories’ Mental Health System
Transformed Through Stepped Care 2.0
June 13, 2023
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) government, in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Stepped Care Solutions, is happy to announce a 79% reduction in average wait times for mental wellness counselling between 2020 and 2022, along with same-day access to care options.
Dr. AnnMarie Churchill Takes on the Role of President and Lead Executive Officer at Stepped Care Solutions
Apr. 28, 2023
Earlier this month the Stepped Care Solutions (SCS) Board of Directors, proudly appointed Dr. AnnMarie Churchill as the President and Lead Executive Officer of Stepped Care Solutions.
AnnMarie is an accomplished mental health professional who has dedicated her career to supporting mental health and improving mental health systems. AnnMarie holds a Ph.D. in experimental psychology and a master’s in clinical social work.
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are thrilled to have Dr. AnnMarie Churchill as our President and Lead Executive Officer. SCS is a growing organization with a mission to transform mental health systems,” says Louise Bradley, Chair of the Board. “With her incredible passion and expertise, AnnMarie is the right leader to help us do this important work.”
Health PEI collaborates with the Mental Health Commission of Canada, Stepped Care Solutions, and Memorial University to improve access to mental health and addictions services with Stepped Care 2.0
Nov. 16, 2022
Health PEI has entered into an agreement to support the implementation of the evidenced-based Stepped Care 2.0© (SC2.0) model with the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC)
SCS Publishes 2022 Annual Report
Oct 10, 2022
Building on a strong foundation, SCS released its Annual Report that highlights important milestones achieved this fiscal year and lays the groundwork to realize our vision of wellbeing everywhere.
Guided by students and experts, U of T rolls out new approach to mental health services delivery
May 30, 2022
No wait times for mental health appointments at Health & Wellness. Redesigned health and wellness spaces, both virtual and physical, that make it easier for students to receive help when and where they need it. And, beyond campus, access to staff who can help students navigate mental health resources in the community.
Canada eMental Health National Leadership Excellence awarded to Peter Cornish, Founder, Stepped Care 2.0
Nov. 10, 2021
Every year eMHIC acknowledges one award recipient from each member country to receive a country-specific Innovation Leadership Excellence award. The award is given either to a person who has made an exceptional contribution to the eMental Health domain by demonstrating noteworthy leadership in 1.
