Enabling
Effective & Sustainable
Solutions
for Mental Health
We help you execute impactful mental health initiatives in your work, organizations or communities
(evidence-based)
Enabling
Effective & Sustainable
Solutions
for Mental Health
(evidence-based)
Less Gaps.
More Solutions.
You don’t need to look hard to see that many Canadians are struggling with their mental health. The system is falling short, and the consequences of this are devastating and far-reaching.
It’s simple - If we want to invest
in the future of Canada, then we need to support Canadians today.
The problem
There is a 17-year gap
between what we know works and when
There is
a 17-year gap
it is implemented.
The problem
it is implemented.
This means that many health solutions
created across Canada are not timely,
effective
or relevant.
Keep scrolling to discover the solution
We are Frayme
The National Connector and Convenor of Canadian Mental Health and Substance Use System.
We are Frayme
We are a full service upskilling, coaching and development firm.
We help you execute impactful mental health initiatives in your work, organizations or communities.
We do this through evidence-based strategies, marketing and engagement, and training and project management.
Frayme has helped thousands
of corporations, service providers,
Frayme has helped thousands
of corporations,
researchers, policy makers
and advocates create lasting impact
in the Canadian mental health and substance use sector.
No challenge can be
solved in isolation.
Frayme has helped thousands of corporations,
service providers, researchers, policy makers
and advocates create lasting impact in the Canadian mental health and substance use sector.
That is why Frayme
is powered by a network
of over 400 member organizations and 350 lived-experts from
across Canada
No challenge can be
solved in isolation.
That’s why Frayme is powered by a network
of over 400 member organizations and 350 lived-experts from across Canada
Together they facilitate collaboration, building connections, and increasing efficiencies in an under-resourced, under-serviced mental health and substance use (MHSU) system.
Together they facilitate collaboration, building connections, and increasing efficiencies in an under-resourced, under-serviced mental health and substance use (MHSU) system.
Through partnership with Frayme, corporations, service providers and decision-makers in Canada have an opportunity to:
Create lasting change for the mental health of Canadian citizens by...
Co-designing sustainable solutions
Investing meaningfully
into engaging lived experts
We help you achieve exemplary, sustainable and impactful mental health solutions.
Developing deep partnerships that support collective work
We are effective because
we are rooted in social justice values
and address
intersectional issues
impacting mental wellness.
By the numbers
97%
Overall satisfaction rate from Frayme’s clients and stakeholders.
38,000+
Individuals upskilled by Frayme.
350+
Lived experts embedding their expertise in mental health initiatives, services and systems via Frayme.
2,100+
Matches between lived expert Groundbreakers and corporations, institutes and service provision organizations.
43+
Successfully completed projects and contracts with clients.
We are effective because we are rooted
in social justice values
and address intersectional
issues impacting
mental wellness.
Overall satisfaction rate from Frayme’s clients and stakeholders.
97%
Individuals upskilled by Frayme.
38,000+
Lived experts embedding their expertise in mental health initiatives, services and systems via Frayme.
350+
Matches between lived expert Groundbreakers and corporations, institutes and service provision organizations.
2,100+
Successfully completed projects and contracts with clients.
43+
Our Services
We help you maximize impact through:
Evidence to action
Communications and Marketing
Training and Workshop Facilitation
Project Management
All
For Service Providers
For Advocates, Youth & Caregivers
For Corporations
For Researchers & Academics
For Government & Policy Makers
Effective and Streamlined Project Management
Social Impact Strategic Communications, Marketing and Branding
Grant Program Development,
Coordination, and Delivery
Coaching and Consulting
Engagement and Allyship with Lived Experts
Training Development
and Workshop Facilitation
Implementation Science-Driven Change Management
Data and Community-informed Solution Development
and Implementation
Partnership Identification, Development and Brokering
Equity and Inclusivity Mentorship
Impact Reporting and
Data-Driven Storytelling
Program Evaluation
and Quality Improvement
Effective and Streamlined Project Management
Social Impact Strategic Communications, Marketing and Branding
Coaching and Consulting
Engagement and Allyship with Lived Experts
Training Development
and Workshop Facilitation
Implementation Science-Driven Change Management
Data and Community-informed Solution Development
and Implementation
Partnership Identification, Development and Brokering
Equity and Inclusivity Mentorship
Impact Reporting and
Data-Driven Storytelling
Program Evaluation
and Quality Improvement
Engagement and Allyship with Lived Experts
Impact Reporting and
Data-Driven Storytelling
Effective and Streamlined Project Management
Social Impact Strategic Communications, Marketing and Branding
Grant Program Development,
Coordination, and Delivery
Coaching and Consulting
Engagement and Allyship with Lived Experts
Training Development
and Workshop Facilitation
Implementation Science-Driven Change Management
Partnership Identification, Development and Brokering
Equity and Inclusivity Mentorship
Impact Reporting and
Data-Driven Storytelling
Program Evaluation
and Quality Improvement
Coaching and Consulting
Engagement and Allyship with Lived Experts
Training Development
and Workshop Facilitation
Partnership Identification, Development and Brokering
Impact Reporting and
Data-Driven Storytelling
Effective and Streamlined Project Management
Social Impact Strategic Communications, Marketing and Branding
Grant Program Development,
Coordination, and Delivery
Coaching and Consulting
Engagement and Allyship with Lived Experts
Implementation Science-Driven Change Management
Data and Community-informed Solution Development
and Implementation
Impact Reporting and
Data-Driven Storytelling
Program Evaluation
and Quality Improvement
Client Success Stories
Frayme has provided services and completed successful contracts with over 43 clients including private corporations, federal and provincial governments, and research institutions and schools.
Our Clients & Partners:
Client Success Stories
Frayme has provided services and completed successful contracts with over 43 clients and partners including private corporations, federal and provincial governments, and research institutions and schools.
2,100+
Matches between lived experts
and stakeholders across Canada
Shawna Peddle, Associate VP,
Citizenship the Co-operators Group
“Frayme’s collaborative and equity-focused approach is so important to the youth mental health sector...”
A bold and dynamic new logo, brand and visual identity for a national eating disorders peer support and resource platform
Bridging lived expertise and research to support the development of a new mental health platform
Brian Rush, Scientist Emeritus,
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
“The scope of Frayme's network, and expertise in the youth sectors are invaluable assets for program....”
A pan-Canadian network of over 400+ partner organizations in the mental health space, created and maintained by Frayme, to facilitate solutions and create change, together.
The Honourable Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Federal Government of Canada
“Frayme has done incredible work taking a connected and effective approach to uniting the youth....”
Training and upskilling over 70 corporate leaders on mental health and substance use system investments, sustainable solutions and maximizing social impact.
Mark Beckles,
VP Social Impact and Innovationб RBC Future Launch
“RBC has been proud to partner with Frayme, a true connector and convener of the sector....”
RBC Future
What sets us apart
We hold a track record
firsthand experience
and results-driven
system
change work informed by first hand
experience of the mental health
and substance use system in Canada.
of exemplary
record of exemplary and results-driven
system change work informed by first hand
firsthand experience
experience of the mental health and
substance use
system in Canada.
We hold a track
We are a dynamic, and diverse group of highly skilled professionals who have personally engaged with the mental health system in Canada.
We approach evidence, communications, evaluation and partnerships in inclusive and collaborative ways, bridging meaningful connections and enhancing the use of best practice across the country.
Together with our network of national and international partner organizations we work to help our clients create effective integrated systems of care, mental health initiatives and social impact campaigns.
have developed a robust and effective process that prioritizes deep connections with stakeholders and has yielded significant results for our clients and their goals.
Through our network, we
process that prioritizes deep connections
and has
with stakeholders
yielded significant results
for our clients and their goals.
Through our network, we have developed a robust and effective
Through our network, we
Our League of Lived
Experts, Groundbreakers
Remember that 17-year gap?
This is how we are helping close it:
We can’t improve the sector without first understanding the needs of those who rely on it. Our work is always informed by the lived expertise of our flagship Groundbreakers Network.
Above you can see the spread of Groundbreakers that have chosen to disclose their geographic location.
Remember that 17-year
gap? This is how we are
helping close it:
Our League
of Lived Experts,
Grondbreakers
Groundbreakers is our network of 350+ people with lived expertise as youth, families, caregivers & advocates.
Groundbreakers is our network of 350+ people with lived expertise as youth, families, caregivers & advocates.
Groundbreakers are experts in their communities, causes, and life experiences.

Through Frayme, Groundbreakers have consulted on over 2,100 mental health and substance use improvement initiatives, contracts and projects with clients, all facilitated and managed by Frayme.
Whether we are matching our Groundbreakers to clients
for consultation and engagement or harnessing their expertise
to inform the development
of tailored mental health solutions, we know that embedding lived expertise produces better results, every single time.
Whether we are matching our Groundbreakers to clients
for
Groundbreakers are experts in their communities, causes, and life experiences.

Through Frayme, Groundbreakers have consulted on over 2,100 mental health and substance use improvement initiatives, contracts and projects with clients, all facilitated and managed by Frayme.
Whether we are matching
our Groundbreakers to
clients for consultation
and engagement or
harnessing their expertise
to inform the development
of tailored mental health
solutions, we know that
embedding lived expertise
produces better results,
every single time.
Thousands of real lives changed
Melissa Chalmers
Wellness Coordinator, Lii Michif Otipemisiwak
Thanks to the Frayme's support, we can expand the form and reach of our knowledge sharing activities. We are so grateful that this ...
Client
Ed Mantler
Senior Vice President, Mental Health Commission
We are thrilled to partner with Frayme, an organization committed to the wellbeing of youth and young adults and ...
Partner
Herbert Fong
Groundbreaker
Frayme is an incredible role model not just for mental health, but health as a whole. Becoming a Groundbreaker has allowed me to share my story across Canada, and hear other stories that are so uplifting and important.
Groundbreaker
Harshdeep Dhaliwal
Groundbreaker
I joined Groundbreakers to be more involved in projects that aids diverse people. Groundbreakers also has a great team of passionate and supportive individuals, which solidified my decision to join the network!
Groundbreaker
The Honourable Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Federal Government of Canada
Frayme's Groundbreakers has done incredible work taking a connected and effective approach to uniting the youth mental health and substance use sector across Canada.
Partner
Dwight Ballantyne
Groundbreaker
Thank you to everyone at Frayme for all your support. Frayme's support allowed so many youth Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups and organizations access ...
Groundbreaker
Dr. Florence Szierszinski
President, The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research
Frayme offers unparalleled expert insights into The Royal’s own project innovation councils and knowledge translation working ...
Client
Angela Xie
Groundbreaker
The important work Frayme does and the incredible opportunities the organization has afforded me, alongside the inspiring folks pushing for transformative ...
Groundbreaker
Rhowena Martin
Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addictio
The entire team at Frayme is incredible to work with. They are effective leaders in engagement and knowledge mobilization, successfully connecting youth with the right mental health and substance use care in Canada.
Client
Thousands
of real lives
changed
Melissa Chalmers
Wellness Coordinator, Lii Michif Otipemisiwak
Thanks to the Frayme's support, we can expand the form and reach of our knowledge sharing activities. We are so grateful that this ...
Client
Ed Mantler
Senior Vice President, Mental Health Commission
We are thrilled to partner with Frayme, an organization committed to the wellbeing of youth and young adults and ...
Partner
Herbert Fong
Groundbreaker
Frayme is an incredible role model not just for mental health, but health as a whole. Becoming a Groundbreaker has allowed me to share my story across Canada, and hear other stories that are so uplifting and important.
Groundbreaker
Harshdeep Dhaliwal
Groundbreaker
I joined Groundbreakers to be more involved in projects that aids diverse people. Groundbreakers also has a great team of passionate and supportive individuals, which solidified my decision to join the network!
Groundbreaker
The Honourable Ya'ara Saks
Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Federal Government of Canada
Frayme's Groundbreakers has done incredible work taking a connected and effective approach to uniting the youth mental health and substance use sector across Canada.
Partner
Dwight Ballantyne
Groundbreaker
Thank you to everyone at Frayme for all your support. Frayme's support allowed so many youth Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups and organizations access ...
Groundbreaker
Dr. Florence Szierszinski
President, The Royal's Institute of Mental Health Research
Frayme offers unparalleled expert insights into The Royal’s own project innovation councils and knowledge translation working ...
Client
Angela Xie
Groundbreaker
The important work Frayme does and the incredible opportunities the organization has afforded me, alongside the inspiring folks pushing for transformative ...
Groundbreaker
Rhowena Martin
Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addictio
The entire team at Frayme is incredible to work with. They are effective leaders in engagement and knowledge mobilization, successfully connecting youth with the right mental health and substance use care in Canada.
Client
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