Mission : care, research and teaching in mental health
A University Institute in mental health, the Douglas is affiliated with McGill University and the World Health Organization. It is an international leader in care, research and teaching in mental health.
- It provides specialized and superspecialized services within a continuum of care, together with first-line partners
- It contributes to destigmatizing mental illness, in keeping with prevention and recovery principles
- It contributes to the advancement of knowledge and best practices through state-of-the-art research and teaching.
It is renowned for innovation, multiculturalism and bilingualism. The Institute reflects humanism and openness, and can count on solid philanthropic support. Founded by the Montreal community, it has a proud collaborative tradition with numerous partners.
As a University Institute in Mental Health, the Douglas has a triple mandate - to care, discover and teach within a knowledge exchange environment
Accreditation Canada has awarded the Institution unconditional accreditation until 2011. Its results were among the best in the country.
Innovative and internationally-recognized research
Douglas Institute scientists are expanding the knowledge base related to the causes of mental illness (genetic, environmental, cultural and social), diagnostic tools and treatments; and the identification of preventive measures.
Their objectives are to:
- Develop biological-, psychosocial-, and clinical-based research activities
- Promote the work of the next generation of researchers and ensure their training
- Facilitate collaborative research with Douglas clinical services and their community partners
- Establish and nourish vital links with partners in research centres in Quebec, Canada and throughout the world
- Ensure the establishment of best practices within the scientific milieu
The Douglas values excellence and innovation
- Excellence : To apply best practices with rigor
- Innovation : To be a stimulating and dynamic environment, where new knowledge is developed to improve understanding and care
- Commitment : To be dedicated to achieving our mission
- Collaboration : To work within interdisciplinary teams, and with internal, community, university, and international partners
- Education : To be a learning organization that values its human resources and evolves through knowledge exchange and continued education.
Green and Responsible – The Douglas awarded BOMA BESt
On October 29, 2009, the Douglas was awarded a level 2 BOMA BESt accreditation. This accreditation certifies that the Douglas applies best practices in terms of energy, water consumption, waste volume reduction, greenhouse gas emissions, indoor environment and environmental management system.
The Douglas visual identity
The graphic design of the logo has been officially approved by the different boards of directors at the Douglas (Hospital, Research Centre and Foundation). It can therefore not be changed in any way.
Any user or supplier who uses or reproduces the visual identity of the Douglas Institute must meet the graphic standards.
Several sizes of the logo are available to download.
