The Fondation de l’Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal (FIUSMM) supports innovation and excellence in research and clinical care, to ensure that people’s path to recovery is both accessible and conducive.
Inspired by the mythical phoenix, that rises from its ashes, our logo embodies resilience and hope. It reminds us that even in the darkest moments, everyone has the potential to rediscover their inner light and renew their strength.
At FIUSMM, we aspire to a world where every person affected by mental illness can regain hope and dignity. By investing in innovative solutions, we aim to advance clinical research, improve care, and transform lives so that everyone can not only recover but thrive and reclaim their place in the community.
Like the phoenix, we believe in overcoming adversity and emerging stronger.
We support pioneering projects that push the boundaries of mental health science.
Together with frontline professionals, researchers, and donors, we contribute to a brighter future for mental health in Quebec and beyond.
The Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal (formerly Hospice Saint-Jean-De-Dieu, later Hôpital Louis-H. Lafontaine) opens its doors.
The Foundation is established under the name Fondation Guillaume-Lahaise, in honor of a pioneering doctor who practiced from 1924 to 1958.
The Foundation becomes the Fondation de l’Hôpital Louis-H. Lafontaine and launches its first fundraising activities, mainly for employees.
The Foundation launches its first major fundraising campaign, led by Mr. Louis Vachon (National Bank), raising nearly nine million dollars for mental health.
The hospital is renamed Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal, leading to the rebranding of the Foundation.
The Foundation organizes its first Cycling Challenge, paired with its Golf Open, and launches the Christmas Giving Campaign to support the most vulnerable patients during the holiday season.
FIUSMM launches its second major fundraising campaign, raising close to $10 million to create Quebec’s first Research Chair in Mental Health and the Workplace. thanks to the support of Louis Vachon (National Bank), Éric Martel (Hydro Québec), and Yvon Charest (iA Financial Group).
With the support of young philanthropists, the Foundation creates the Fire & Ice Benefit Cocktail, a networking event for the next generation of donors, showcasing advances in mental health.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased social isolation and anxiety among vulnerable patients, the Foundation launches the Mobile Grocery Initiative with the support of Sun Life Québec, delivering over 700 grocery baskets within two months. This initiative has since become a permanent program to address urgent food insecurity among patients.
The Foundation receives a historic $2 million donation from the Lise and Giuseppe Racanelli Foundation, This historic contribution will kick-start the “Relevons la tête, ensemble” campaign, aimed in particular at supporting the relocation of the Crisis Center and the Resolution Mobile Team.
