Mission, Vision, Values and Heritage
Our work is guided by five core values. They shape how we deliver care and connect with young families every day.
Our Heritage
Rosalie Hall shares in a heritage of more than 150 years of service by the Misericordia Sisters to young pregnant women, their children, and families. Serving Toronto and the surrounding regions since 1914. We are part of an international family providing health and social services as a living expression of the compassionate mission of the Misericordia Sisters.
In Toronto in 1914, the Misericordia Sisters started the St. Mary’s Infant Home on Bond Street for maternity and infant care of single women and their children. This later moved to Jarvis Street, where they also began St. Mary’s Hospital. Primarily a maternity hospital, its services were expanded in 1925, to include medical and surgical service as well. In 1956, both the hospital and the home were moved to Scarborough and opened as the Scarborough General Hospital and Rosalie Hall.
The Misericordia Sisters believe that all young mothers deserve a safe, supportive, and welcoming home – and Rosalie Hall provides just that.
Our Mission
Championing mental and physical health for young families.
Our Vision
Young families embracing their journey with pride and courage, empowered to navigate life’s challenges and opportunities with resilience to lead healthy and personally meaningful lives.
Our Values
Our work is guided by five core values. They shape how we deliver care and connect with young families every day.
Compassion & Respect
Offering kindness and caring in trusting relationships that value the experiences of the young parents and their children while providing support to enhance their quality of life.
Hope & Resilience
Believing in the future of young families, sharing the resources we have available and fostering the belief that tomorrow will bring new opportunities.
Integrity & Quality
Utilizing evidence-based services to support positive outcomes with effective transitions.
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Valuing the diversity of our community while working from an anti-oppressive, anti racist, trauma informed approach in a space that is welcoming where individuals are engaged and can feel a sense of belonging.
Collaboration
Working together with young parents and their children to identify unique needs to enhance their physical and mental wellness. Rosalie Hall also collaborates with community partners to expand the range of services available and to co create solutions to support young families.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditation does Rosalie Hall hold?
Rosalie Hall is fully accredited by the Canadian Centre for Accreditation and works closely with Children’s Mental Health Ontario. This ensures our trauma-informed, youth-centred mental health and early learning services meet Canada’s highest standards. Learn more on our Mission, Vision & Values page.
How do Rosalie Hall’s core values shape its programs?
Our five values—Compassion & Respect, Hope & Resilience, Integrity & Quality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and Collaboration—guide every counselling session, Parenting Group, and Young Parent Hub workshop. See examples of how these values come to life in our full suite of services on the What We Offer page.
How do I get started with Rosalie Hall’s free services?
Getting support is simple and confidential. Follow our three-step intake process—Reach Out, Meet Our Team, Start Getting Support—on the Getting Started page. No referral is needed, and all programmes for pregnant and parenting youth (12-29) are 100% free.
How can I support Rosalie Hall’s mission?
Your donation or volunteer time help us deliver evidence-based programs and services to pregnant and parenting youth and their children. Discover ways to to give back on our Donate and Volunteer pages.