The Knowledge Institute on Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions has released its latest quality standard on live-in treatment services across the province. The standard brings together research evidence, sector expertise and lived experience to provide a shared foundation for high-quality live-in treatment services across Ontario.
OITP and Knowledge Institute Standards alignment
The Knowledge Institute’s Quality Standard provides broad, evidence-informed guidance on delivering high-quality live-in treatment that is applicable to all live-in treatment providers across the province. In contrast, the OITP clinical and operational standards outline the specific requirements providers must meet within the OITP model, and are applicable to live-in treatment providers operating with an RITN. The two frameworks were intentionally aligned with one another – by implementing the OITP standards, live-in treatment providers within the OITP will already be establishing alignment with the Quality Standard.
Want to learn more?
On October 29, 2026, the Knowledge Institute will host a one-hour webinar about the standard, how it was developed and how organizations can use it to support quality improvement in live-in treatment services.
The webinar will also highlight practical resources to support implementation.
