Partnerships + engagement

Learn about Adler’s partnerships and community engagement efforts, showcasing how we work together to advance social justice and create lasting impact.

Entrance of Adler University with “Educating Change Makers” sign, and Douglas College building with glass facade and main entrance.

Douglas College and Adler University open graduate pathway in psychology and mental health with expedited admission and scholarship support

Douglas’s degree graduates earn a direct route into graduate education in psychology and mental health at Adler’s Vancouver campus. The pathway addresses a growing need for trained mental health and human services professionals across Canada.

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Seven people pose for a group photo at a formal event; two men sit at a table with documents while five others stand behind them, with KPU and Adler University banners in the background.

KPU and Adler University partner to expand graduate learning opportunities

A new partnership to provide a pathway for KPU graduates to access graduate education in mental health fields.

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Two women stand together at a podium labeled "Adler University," smiling, with one holding a laptop. The scene reflects community care, with people visible in the background.

A commitment to community care earns student Maiya Gillespie the Joy MacPhail Scholarship

Maiya Gillespie still remembers the long conversations across a table at a youth drop-in center in Victoria, British Columbia — sharing coffee, listening to young people’s stories, and helping meet everyday needs like food, clothing, and laundry. 

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Change Agent Nazanin Fasihi, in a white blazer, sits on the arm of a yellow sofa in a brightly lit living room with colorful cushions and framed art on the walls.
November 12, 2019

Change Agent: Nazanin Fasihi

A healthcare worker checks another person’s blood pressure while two others observe in a room with red flooring and white walls, highlighting the importance of increasing access to mental health care.
November 12, 2019

By Land or by Sea, Increasing Access to Mental Health Care

Dr. Barrie sits in front of a large window with several floors of another building blurred in the background. She is wearing a multicolored blouse.
November 12, 2019

Change Agent: Rabiatu Barrie

Six people stand posing for a group photo indoors, with an Adler University banner and a Lookout Housing and Health Society sign in the background, highlighting their shared commitment to mental health services and addressing homelessness.
September 28, 2019

Adler University and Lookout Society Launch Mental Health Services to Help People Experiencing Homelessness

A woman stands next to a display about autism spectrum awareness and program information for teenagers and adults, with colorful artwork on the table in front of her.
July 18, 2019

The SJP Experience: Starting an Art Class for Teenagers and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

A modern building facade with large glass windows, some tinted orange or red; green and orange chairs are visible inside through the windows.
May 20, 2019

To Hear the Truth: Raising Awareness of the Residential School System in Canada

A person with a watch and a gold ribbon on their wrist writes on yellow paper at a desk, reflecting on understanding marginalized communities, with documents and a nametag nearby.
April 24, 2019

Using Poverty Simulation to Better Understand Marginalized Communities

Four women stand closely together, smiling at the camera, with a hand-drawn poster featuring houses and people on the wall behind them—united in their mission to help women crossing cultural divides.
April 24, 2019

Crossing Cultural Divides to Help Women After Violence

Silhouetted soldiers carrying backpacks and gear walk along a shoreline, water and boats in the background—a powerful reminder of the importance of veteran's mental health and ongoing mental health support for those who serve.
April 24, 2019

Training Practitioners to Help Support Veteran’s Mental Health

Four people stand side by side, smiling at the camera against a plain background. One person, Nataka Moore—a true Change Agent—wears a yellow "The Black Love Now" shirt.
April 24, 2019

Change Agent: Nataka Moore

A group of young men play basketball in a gym during a community tournament; one player jumps to make a shot as others look on near the basket, showcasing the spirit of youth sports.
April 24, 2019

Connecting Youth Across Neighborhoods Through Sports Tournament

Two women stand on a bridge with a river and the Chicago skyline in the background on a cloudy day, highlighting opportunities for Vancouver students seeking internships in the city.
April 17, 2019

Two Vancouver Students Bridge Campuses with Internships in Chicago

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