Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity
and Inclusion

We recognize and value diversity in our workplace, our clientele and our communities, and are actively engaged in creating equitable and inclusive opportunities and outcomes for all.

EveryMind and its staff are privileged to work in Peel, one of Canada’s most multi-cultural regions. For many years, our strategic plans have always included Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Indeed, we recognise that our mission to inspire hope by delivering high-quality mental health services and our vision of creating caring communities that work together for children, youth and families cannot be achieved without a thorough understanding of all dimensions of diversity and the elimination of all inequities.

However, in the last few years, we have had to rethink our path and review our short-term goals, while renewing our commitment to ensuring that everyone who needs help, gets it.

With this in mind, we embarked on a new journey with an aim to listen to and learn from our staff, clients and community as we all work towards a better future, one that recognizes and respects our diversity and the value equity and inclusivity brings to all.

Developed with Deloitte Canada and a broad range of stakeholders, EveryMind’s DEI strategy aims to create a deeper sense of dignity, justice, and belonging for all through a gradual but systematic journey. The three-year strategy articulates deliverables in five “pillars” or areas of focus. The strategy includes best practices for measuring progress and sustaining healthy DEI practices in support of our Mission.

In Year One, we implemented:
– an annual DEI communications plan
– education and training for our leadership team on inclusive leadership
– review and amendment of policies related to hiring, workplace harassment, and violence prevention.

In the “Measurement” area, EveryMind conducted our first Employee Self-Identification Survey, where employees were surveyed for dimensions of diversity including race, ethnicity, language,
gender identity, sexual orientation, etc. The data from the survey is informing our work in various areas such as adequate representation and hiring strategies.

Our focus for 2024-25 is outlined below and we have begun the work on achieving our goals for the year.

As we journey forward, our vision is to gradually but systematically ensure that our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives create a deeper sense of dignity, justice and belonging for all.