Douglas Professional Chief of Social Services Joan Simand returned from her third trip to Indonesia, buoyed by the success of recent social work/community development projects.

Wellington Centre Hires a Peer Helper

An agreement between Yale University’s Program for Recovery and Community Health, the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and McGill University will be signed on October 30. This collaboration will involve the sharing of expertise, knowle Recovery from mental illness: New agreement with Yale will promote knowledge exchange

Drawing from a deep well of cheerfulness and determination, Cathy Viberg has fought stigma for 31 years - both as a Douglas nurse and a volunteer. Although Cathy retired in August this year as clinical- administrative chief for the CPC3 Intensive Rehabilitation Unit, her legacy is one of wh[...]

Mental health experts gather during Mental Illness Awareness Week - Douglas hosts symposium and public debate

Teleteaching: A Powerful Tool for Transferring Knowledge

Did you know that the At-Risk Behaviour Unit team of the Psychotic Disorders Program has reduced its use of seclusion rooms by over 50 percent during the 2006-7 period?

A Douglas Treasure The most modest of persons, always ready to share her time and talents, Administrative Agent Joan Besner is a true Douglas treasure. Grew Over Time Joan's dedication to the Douglas grew over time, "When I started at the Douglas in the early seventies, I did my job to t[...]

The Douglas Institute is proud to see its Director, Professional and Hospital services, Jean-Bernard Trudeau, MD, sought for his expertise.

Pavillon des Pins: Agreement Reached Between the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse and the Douglas