To finance the development of the Douglas Institute: patient care, research in neuroscience and mental health, and education and training.

The Foundation collects funds to finance the activities, patient services, projects, and research of the Douglas Institute. The Douglas Institute is the second largest mental health research center in Canada and since its beginning in 1881, it has relied on the community for its development. Unlike most francophone hospitals, it was not tied to the Church and thus had to count on the generosity of the public and its volunteers.

Fundraising
Prevention/treatment of mental illness
Family support
Education