Mindful Responders
Mindful Responders, Providing Mental Health Assistance
Institution: University of Ottawa
Project Term: Winter 2023
Course Code: MED 4101
Group Members: Sara Gauthier, Vanessa Viltakis
Description: As medical students, we are collaborating with the Ottawa Paramedic Service to evaluate patient and provider feedback on the Mental Wellbeing Response Team (MWRT). The MWRT is a pilot initiative addressing non-violent, non-criminal 9-1-1 calls relating to mental health or substance use.
Personal Reflection:
Vanessa Viltakis: “Being involved with the MWRT has been an immensely valuable experience. I was fortunate to have experienced firsthand and learned the different aspects that go into evaluating a pilot program, as well as how much work and detail goes into every stage of the process. I feel proud to have contributed to an initiative that aims to improve mental health outcomes in Ottawa.”
Community Partner: N/A
Community Partner - Mission: N/A