SFI’s programs are psychologically informed and grounded in over 20 years of social science research out of the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia by Drs. Patricia Lingley-Pottie and Patrick McGrath. The majority of our research was funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Our research within Canada and beyond shows that our skill-based programs are effective in addressing mental health conditions with lasting impacts. Adults and children reported a strong therapeutic alliance with their telephone coach and high satisfaction with our services.

We work closely with our Provincial Governments and Health Authorities across Canada to maintain a standard of care that provides strong outcomes of success. Because of our funding partnerships and the generosity of our corporate partners, all services are free to Canadians in our funded areas.

SFI is data-driven, providing regular reports on our outcomes to ensure accountability for our standard of quality care. Our impacts on mental health conditions are consistently strong at above 85% outcome success. Our attrition rate is very low (<10%) and clients report high satisfaction with our services.