Capturing identity-based data consistently across agencies in our sector is important in obtaining an accurate picture of who is accessing mental health services and how our services may be differentially effective across various diverse groups. In this panel presentation, the first speaker will speak of their experience as a racialized person and why they think capturing data is important. The second speaker will describe current efforts in the Ministry of Health to collect data with a lifespan approach for monitoring equity. The third speaker will describe a regional initiative and their lessons learned, successes, and key processes working with 50+ agencies. The last speaker and moderator for this panel is from the Knowledge Institute who will present on tools and resources that agencies use to capture identity-based data. The session will also gather recommendations from the audience on how to enhance youth and family voice, knowledge needs and next steps.

Learning Objectives

1. To highlight the importance of collecting and using identity-based data in a consistent way across our sector.
2. To describe key ingredients for success in capturing identity-based data in a consistent way across community-based agencies.
3. To identify concrete steps we can take as a sector in collecting and using identity-based data.