Who Are We?
ECHO Ontario Mental Health is a virtual training and capacity building model that supports healthcare providers in delivering high quality, evidence-based mental health and addictions care in their local communities.
Through multipoint videoconferencing, ECHO Ontario Mental Health links expert inter-disciplinary teams with front line care providers in order to share best practices, jointly discuss practical recommendations for complex client care, and build sustainable communities of practice.
Connection. Community.
Collaboration.
Since launching in 2015, we’ve reached:
Why Join Our Programs?
Earn CME Credits
ECHO has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 2.0 Mainpro+ credits per session, as well as the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (University of Toronto) for a maximum of 70 hours.
It's Free
ECHO Ontario Mental Health is fully funded by the Ministry of Health.
It's Fun
Connect with healthcare providers across the province and help build a Community of Practice.
It's Virtual
All you need is a computer with a microphone and webcam, or a tablet/smartphone.
It Works For You & Our System
ECHO represents a significant opportunity to improve knowledge and skills, while helping to reduce disparities in the quality of care for rural and under-served areas.
Current Program Schedule
Click on the programs below for more information about them. Registration is now open for our Fall 2023 Programs.