New Path Youth And Family Services 2022-2026 Strategic Plan
Our Vision
Healthy, thriving and connected communities that support personal growth and wellbeing.
Our Mission
Through leadership and partnerships, we ensure that children and youth have integrated, accessible, and inclusive mental health services when and where they need them.
These four pillars guide our actions, rooted in core values and shaping our organizational ethos
Programs:
Delivering Intentional, Quality Services
By 2026, New Path will have focused our programs and services to best leverage our core strengths and team capacity, to increase our broader impact on children and youth mental health.
Prioritizing client experience across the continuum of care
Evaluating the client journey from onboarding through to analyzing gaps in services, and improving outcomes.
Evaluating programs and resource allocation
Refocusing our core strengths to best complement our partners, to effectively leverage our capacity and resources, and to remain adaptable to the evolving needs of our community.
Defining and measuring quality outcomes
Reviewing and reflecting on programs and services to define positive outcomes and measure impact.
Partners:
Leading through Collaboration
By 2026, New Path will have leaned into leadership and empowered partnerships to strengthen the evolving children and youth mental health sector.
Informing funding model direction
Being an active participant in provincial and local discussions to shape and adapt to shifting funding models, with a focus on advocating for child and youth mental health services in the Simcoe county.
Supporting coordinated access to services
Leveraging current relationships and expanding our community partnerships to further develop a system of coordinated access to services in Simcoe county.
Empowering youth and family engagement and involvement
Engaging youth and families to inform the direction of our programs and services and supporting them to take an active role in community engagement efforts.
People:
Fostering Resilience, Diversity, Wellbeing, and Retention
By 2026, New Path will be recognized as a sought-after employer and have prioritized being a valued workplace where people come to learn, grow, and deliver meaningful services.
Managing change through engagement
Clearly communicating through change while engaging staff voices in decision-making and ensuring staff feel informed, heard, and valued.
Investing in training and development
Prioritizing training and skills development to empower and equip staff to meet increasing client complexity and to support clear growth pathways.
Leveraging valued staff time by refining systems and processes
Exploring ways to better balance administrative and reporting responsibilities with meaningful client work, while improving technological support for all staff.
Embarking on creative approaches to attracting great people and enhancing retention of a strong team
Building and strengthening staff retention by exploring approaches to flexible work and creating the conditions for collaboration.
Leading with EDI
Applying an EDI lens to all decision-making and reviewing our internal systems, policies, and procedures to identify and implement approaches that reinforce anti-oppressive practices.
By 2026, New Path will have integrated equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) into the foundation of our organization.
Applying an EDI lens to all decision
Making and reviewing our internal systems, policies, and procedures to identify and implement approaches that reinforce anti-oppressive practices
Partnering with organizations serving equity-deserving people
Partnering with organizations who serve equity-deserving populations across the region, actively engaging, listening, and learning.
Developing a diverse workforce
Evaluating hiring practices and recruitment procedures to better reflect the populations we serve.
Compassion
Leading with understanding and acceptance, we start from a place of appreciation for our clients’ needs, building relationships centered around trust, listening, and humanity.
Inclusivity
Our spaces are safe, welcoming, and representative, where people are free from judgement and barriers to access. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout our organization.
Engagement
Through partnering with those we serve, we advocate for and develop services that are accessible and responsive to individuals’ needs.
Adaptability
We have a keen appetite for growth, curiosity, and continuous learning that allows us to remain flexible and creative in the face of change.
Collaboration
We value and uphold the importance of working together. We develop strong relationships with our partners, new and existing, and actively seek ways to leverage our collective expertise and experience.
Quality
We provide a high standard of service rooted in evidence-based practices, supporting our clients along their journey. Together, we deliver impactful services leading to meaningful change.
Because Mental Health Can’t Wait
New Path offers a range of free mental health services for children, youth, families and caregivers in English and en français. We will work with you to answer your questions, guide you through the services that are available, and match you with support in the community that best meets your needs.