The Right time, right care vision proposes a collective vision for how schools and community-based child and youth mental health and addictions agencies can provide a coordinated, responsive system of care that meets the mental health needs of children and young people across Ontario. In this presentation, we will discuss our collaborative approach to enable school boards and community-based agencies to implement Right time, right care in their local communities through a program of support inclusive of evidence-informed implementation guidance and coaching resources. Additionally, we will facilitate activities for participants to gain a better understanding of the key steps and considerations to implement Right time, right care at the local level. Our presentation will provide improved knowledge and initial hands-on experience using the Right time, right care implementation approach to optimize a co-developed child and youth system of care that participants can bring back to their organizations and communities.

Learning Objectives

1. An improved understanding of the Right time, right care (RTRC) approach to implement system change between the education-and-community-based child and youth mental health and addictions (CYMHA) sectors.
2. An improved understanding of the evidence-informed implementation phases to develop and implement local systems of coordinated mental health care between school boards and CYMHA agencies.
3. Awareness of the roles and responsibilities for (each) school boards, CYMHA lead agencies, core service providers, and youth wellness hubs in RTRC.
4. Applicable tools, resources, and key considerations to implement RTRC in their communities.