The Douglas Foundation’s mission is to unite great minds and build resources to improve the mental health of all, today and tomorrow. Help us to build hope for all those who are suffering from mental illness.
The Douglas Institute houses the largest mental health research center in Quebec. Supporting research at the Douglas allows you to help us reveal the hidden side of mental illness.
Marie-Hélène’s husband lived life to its fullest. Tragically, suicide became his solution to eliminate the suffering caused by his bipolar disorder.
Our events
Discover our fundraising initiatives in support of mental health research at the Douglas Institute and contribute to build hope for all those who suffer from mental illnesses.
Wish to build hope for mental health and raise funds for the Douglas Foundation? Discover how to initiate a lasting and positive impact for our patients suffering from mental illness.
Our third edition was marked by generosity, energy, and the commitment of an entire community.
The generosity of the Lise and Giuseppe Racanelli Foundation propels neuroscience at the Douglas Research Centre.
The 10th edition of Open Minds has just broken all records by raising an unprecedented $740,000 for mental health research and care at the Douglas Institute. This amount represents the largest sum ever collected in the history of this flagship event dedicated to mental health in Quebec.