Our Services

Research

We have extensive experience in helping our clients to develop and implement research studies of all types and ensure day to day operations run ethically, on time, and on budget.

We have managed a wide variety of research studies including:

• Clinical trials
• Behavioural and observational
• Mixed-methods and qualitative
• Community-based research projects

We assist with all aspects of the research process including:

• Study protocols
• Data collection forms and study procedures
• Research Ethics Board submissions
• Regulatory support (FDA/Health Canada)
• Adherence to principles of ownership, control, access, and possession (OCAP)
• Data management and analysis plans
• Decolonizing research methods and approaches
• Cultural safety and anti-racism training
• Knowledge translation materials such as lay summaries, data visualization and infographics

Program Planning & Evaluation

We provide a full spectrum of services to meet both client and program needs. We work closely with our clients to design programs and develop evaluation plans that produce meaningful results.

We offer services in the areas of:

• Indigenous education and wellness programs
• Evaluation planning and framework development
• Survey and tool design
• Focus group facilitation
• Qualitative interviewing and informant interviews
• Program development and management
• Community and stakeholder engagement and training
• Knowledge sharing and communication of findings

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

Working with clients to develop stakeholder and community engagement strategies for research, evaluation, and education projects. Our team has experience working with a variety of stakeholders including:

• People with lived and living experience in mental health
  and substance use
• Community organizations
• Government and policymakers
• Healthcare providers

We can help you:

• Understand meaningful engagement and participatory approaches to research and evaluation
• Plan and facilitate engagement sessions
• Collect stakeholder feedback using mixed methods approaches
• Compile stakeholder feedback to inform next steps, guide decision making and share with the community

Clinical Guidance & Education

We offer services to clients in the design of education programs and tools to advance clinical practice. The services we offer include:

• Clinical guidelines and practice support tools
• Lectures, courses, and curricula
• Decolonizing approaches to health and wellness
• Accredited continuing medical education programs
• Interactive online courses and learning platforms
• Clinical competency definitions, frameworks, and skills-assessment tools
• In-person and virtual community of practice development and management

Writing & Editing

We work with clients to develop documents, reports and reviews to help facilitate funding of client initiatives, and promote evidence-informed decision making and program design.

These include:

• Systematic reviews and environmental scans
• Grant proposals
• Manuscript preparation
• Stakeholder reports
• Lay summaries and articles
• Policy documents and briefing notes
• Technical reports and operational guidance
• Clinical guidelines and practice support tools