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Our team is dedicated to advancing research that enhances treatment and support for those affected by mental illness, addiction and geriatric concerns, and looks to improve mental health and substance use services and policies.

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Confinement Syndrome

Learn about Confinement Syndrome in older adults, including the effects of isolation, reduced activity and disrupted routines, with resources to support early identification and intervention.

Aug 28, 2026 North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services

Antipsychotic Toolkit for Seniors

Antipsychotic Toolkit resources to support appropriate prescribing and consistent care for long-term care residents.

Aug 28, 2026 North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services

Responding to Escalating Behaviours

Resource for caregivers and care providers responding to escalating behaviours, including interventions, safety strategies and steps to reduce ongoing risk.

Aug 28, 2026 North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services

Senior Friendly Hospital Strategy

A Senior Friendly Hospital Strategy resource for health care providers, supporting age-friendly care, better outcomes and improved experiences for older adults in hospital settings.

Aug 28, 2026 North Simcoe Muskoka Specialized Geriatric Services

Compensation practices for lived expertise in mental health and substance use system decision-making

Compensation practices for engaging people with lived expertise (PWLE) varies widely across organizations and sectors.

The Supporting Transformation through Research, Evidence, and Action in Mental health (STREAM) Lab at the Waypoint Centre for Mental Healthcare conducted a survey to understand current compensation practices for engaging PWLE in mental health and substance use (MHSU) organizational and system-level decision-making across large organizations in Ontario and Canada. Based on survey responses, we highlight key findings and considerations that may be relevant to decision-makers supporting MHSU systems planning in Ontario.

Aug 4, 2026 STREAM LAB

Integrating Geriatric Teams in Primary Care

Transforming Aging Care Through Collaborative Models in Ontario

Care models integrating geriatrics into primary care are emerging across Ontario. Referred to as Primary Care Integrated Geriatric Teams (PCIGTs), their evidence-based approaches improve access to specialized care and support for older adults.

Aug 1, 2026

July 2026 Research Nook

Research Nook Edition #13

In this edition of the Research Nook: National Action Plan Launch, What's New at the WRI, Conferences & Events, Publications and our Impact Report.

Jul 27, 2026

Waypoint Research Institute 2025/2026 Impact Report

The year in brief.

This year in review impact report tells the story of our work throughout 2025/2026. Highlights include securing $2.9 million in competitive funding, growing to a team of 65, and expanding into clinical trials, including launching our first trial in February 2026. The work and contributions of our team, including research interns and scientists, is explored, along with project and event highlights from the WRI. Future directions and areas of focus from 2026 conclude the report.

May 28, 2026 Waypoint Research Institute (WRI)

RESPECT Framework

A guide for engaging survivors of intimate partner violence in research.

The RESPECT Framework aims to enhance the involvement of survivors in research on intimate partner violence. It seeks to move beyond the traditional role of survivors of intimate partner violence as mere participants and instead collaborate with them throughout the research process.

May 12, 2026