No life held back or cut short by mental illness or substance use issues.
DonateHomewood Research Institute (HRI) is an independent national charity dedicated to research that transforms mental health and substance use 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 focus on four priority areas:
News Highlights
“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.”