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CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation 

Harnessing technology to train mental health professionals

CHU Sainte-Justine Foundation

TOTAL FUNDS RECEIVED TO DATE

$529,669

Thanks to the Sainte-Justine team, and the support I received for my physical and mental health, I was able to keep a positive outlook when I was sick and going through cancer treatment. I wouldn’t be who I am today without their support.

— Victoria, 15

Program overview

As new mental health professionals begin to engage with patients and families on their own, it’s beneficial for their supervisors to be able to observe and guide their work. Family of Support funds have helped to enable the creation and operation of 10 specially equipped therapy and observation rooms that support this objective while protecting the comfort and privacy of patients and families.

Technology-supported training and observation rooms

CHU Sainte-Justine has created seven new rooms for therapy and three for observation, all with audiovisual equipment and other technology that lets supervisors discreetly evaluate and guide the training of the next generation of mental health leaders. The rooms let early-career professionals enhance their practice, ultimately benefiting patients.

How Family of Support Funding Has Helped

Family of Support funds have helped CHU Sainte-Justine to:

  • Support care and training simultaneously (activity that has widespread impact, as CHU Sainte-Justine’s training activity ultimately benefits about 80% of pediatricians in Quebec)]
  • Make capital improvements that will benefit patients for many years
  • Advance the entire hospital’s conversations and policies on telehealth norms of practice.
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