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Stepped Care 2.0

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What is Stepped Care 2.0?

Stepped Care 2.0© (SC2.0) is a transformative model for organizing and delivering evidence-informed mental health and substance use services. The approach it uses is:

Person-centred
Strengths-based
Recovery-oriented.

The Strength of Stepped Care 2.0

Timely and flexible access
Diverse options
Formal and informal mental health and substance use supports

It is designed to provide the services that best meet people’s needs and preferences.

To learn more about the SC2.0 model, including its core components, nine-step framework, and how it differs from other models of care, read Stepped Care 2.0: What Makes it Different?

About Stepped Care 2.0

SC2.0 was first implemented in Canada at Memorial University. After its successful scale-up in our Newfoundland and Labrador Demonstration Project, we are now guiding SC2.0 implementation in other provinces and territories, in partnership with founder Dr. Peter Cornish and the team at Stepped Care Solutions.

Together, we provide support on implementation, stakeholder engagement, training and consultation, program management, evaluation, knowledge exchange, and communications. This partnership has led to shared benefits and tangible results, both for providers and the people accessing care.

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Testimonials

“I look forward to my weekly session not only for the chance to share in a safe space, but to gain tools that further improve my sobriety journey and influence the rest of my life.”

“Stepped Care 2.0 is the way my practice has evolved naturally. It’s a relief and validates how [we] already practised. It’s so natural, it fits so well.”

“The partnership with the MHCC provides our program with access to the pioneers behind Stepped Care 2.0©, lessons learned through implementation in Newfoundland and Labrador and the Northwest Territories and increasing ways to respond to the needs of Nova Scotians.”

“The MHCC is proud to partner with Nova Scotia Health to bring vital mental health and addictions services to Nova Scotians. Strengthening connections, building awareness, and leveraging e mental health services within the Stepped Care framework has improved access to supports, helping people access the services they need, when, where, and how they choose.”

Partnering Together for Person- and Family-Centric Care

We all have different needs when it comes to mental wellness. If people have access to a diverse range of service options, they are more likely to get the right care at the right time for their own needs and preferences. This a foundation of the Stepped Care 2.0© (SC2.0) approach to service delivery.