The Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families (Atlas) is a national intermediary organization funded by Veterans Affairs Canada. Established in 2019, our mandate is to work with Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Veterans, Families, service providers and researchers to bridge the divide between research and practice so that Veterans and their Families can get the best possible mental health care and supports. We achieve our mandate through the functions of research, knowledge mobilization, coaching and training service providers, convening interest holders to share knowledge and advance practice, and public policy influence.
Knowledge mobilization is integral to the work we do at Atlas. Our efforts are guided by a multi-year Knowledge Mobilization Strategy that outlines our overarching goals and objectives, as well as how those objectives are met through guiding principles and processes.
We are committed to ensuring evidence is accessible to the people who need it, and to bridging the gap between academic knowledge and the lived experience of the diverse communities we serve, recognizing that the impact of our work lies not only in publishing evidence-based research, but also in effectively communicating it to Veterans, Families and other interest holders. Together, we can mobilize knowledge into collective action that improves the mental health and well-being of Veterans and Families.