We will enhance our services for people living with serious and persistent mental health problems.

Outcome 1: Increased knowledge that informs action among staff, clients, community members and policy makers about mental health needs, gaps and ways to respond.

Outcome 2: Community members with mental health issues, particularly those with serious and persistent mental health issues, are able to access a broader range of DPNC services that improve their well-being.

Outcome 3: Increased capacity within the DPNC community to carry out public policy advocacy with and on behalf of people living with serious and persistent mental health problems.

We will address problematic substance use in our community.

Outcome 1: Increased knowledge that informs action among staff, clients, community members and policy makers about addictions needs, gaps and ways to respond.

Outcome 2: Community members with substance use issues are able to access additional supports at DPNC that improve their health outcomes.

Outcome 3: Increased capacity within the DPNC community to carry out public policy advocacy with and on behalf of people living with problematic substance use.

We will engage with our community in action and advocacy to address the causes of poverty.

Outcome 1: Increased knowledge that informs action among staff, clients, community members and policy makers about poverty needs, gaps and ways to respond.

Outcome 2: Increased capacity within the DPNC community to carry out advocacy and action with and on behalf of people living in poverty.

We will work to prevent chronic health conditions and support the people who live with them.

Outcome 1: Community members living with chronic health conditions/disease are able to access a broader range of support services and programs at DPNC.

Outcome 2: DPNC offers a greater range of programs aimed at preventing chronic conditions.

Outcome 3: Increased capacity within the DPNC community to carry out public policy advocacy with and on behalf of people living with chronic health conditions.

We will strive to maintain DPNC as a healthy, vibrant and satisfying place in which to work and volunteer.

Outcome 1: Activities are undertaken to enhance team building and to ensure appropriate support for everyone working and volunteering here.

Outcome 2: Initiatives are undertaken to ensure that the Centre’s physical environment is healthy.