Explore our projects and join us in shaping the future of mental health.
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.
Understanding coercive control in 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities
Research Overview
Understanding coercive control in 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities
Addressing disparities in forensic mental healthcare for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour)
Research Overview
Addressing disparities in forensic mental healthcare for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour)
Childhood adversity, antisociality, and suicidal behaviour among men in a high-secure forensic hospital
Research Overview
Childhood adversity, antisociality, and suicidal behaviour among men in a high-secure forensic hospital

Waypoint Research Application Form (WRAF) Instructions
This form is to be completed for all research projects to be conducted at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care involving participation by Waypoint patients, clients, and/or staff.
Grant Application Request Form (GRAF) Instructions
This form is to be completed when an Investigator is applying for funding from any external granting agency. Please complete Sections A and B if: 1. Waypoint is the primary applicant site, or 2. Waypoint Investigator is being named on an external application and Waypoint resources are required for the project.
Briefing Note (BN) template
A template for project briefing notes
Roles and responsibilities (PDF)
Waypoint Research Proposal Process | Roles and Responsibilities
Waypoint Research Ethics Board (REB) application
Timeline: REB application materials must be submitted to the Research Coordinator a minimum of five (5) weeks prior to the desired REB meeting .
Unfunded or partially funded organizational-based projects
A step-by-step check list for unfunded or partially funded organizational-based projects.
External projects
A step-by-step check list for external projects
Waypoint Research Institute based projects
A step-by-step checklist for WRI-based projects.
Approval for funded research projects: Initiating project upon award
A step-by-step checklist for funded research projects.