Our Vision
No life held back or cut short by mental illness or addiction.
Donate NowHomewood Research Institute (HRI) is an independent national charity dedicated to research that transforms mental health and addiction treatment in Canada and around the world.
We work with some of North America’s most influential scientists, researchers, and clinicians, coordinating efforts to advance a common goal: improving treatment to save lives.
Our approach is unique: we work in real-world treatment settings, putting research into action immediately. By merging research and practice, we’re finding solutions that will help people sooner.
We conduct research and evaluation in four priority areas:
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Psychedelics as Medicine: Promises and Realities
Thank you to everyone who attended! You can find a link to the recording and…
Dr. Jean Costello accepts new position as Director of Research and Evaluation
Homewood Research Institute (HRI) is pleased to announce that Dr. Jean Costello has accepted the…
Key findings released from study exploring impacts of cannabis legalization
Last year, HRI received $100,000 in funding from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and…
“Far too many Canadians live with wounds that are largely invisible and misunderstood. HRI is breaking down barriers and providing evidence that opens up vital dialogue about mental illness and addiction. They’re shedding light on all dimensions of these illnesses. And they’re looking for real solutions to a very serious problem in Canada.”