The first few weeks post-hospital discharge have the highest risk of morbidity and mortality for patients with mental health and/or addictions (MHA) needs, and the risk is higher for youth from equity-deserving communities (EDCs). This lightning talk will share information about an initiative that introduces a new care pathway to connect inpatient psychiatry teams at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre with clinically trained MHA navigators at the Family Navigation Project. This pathway of care aims to provide seamless care transitions through enhanced discharge planning, coordinated communication, and strengthened partnerships with community agencies. Equity-based data collection will deepen understanding of unmet needs, while feedback from surveys and interviews with youth and caregivers will identify outcomes and inform future adaptations to the pathway. Connecting hospital and community supports can ultimately reduce gaps, enhance post-discharge experiences, and ensure equity-deserving youth access timely and appropriate MHA care before they fall through the cracks.