CMHA: Colchester East Hants Branch

About

VISION: Mentally Healthy People in a Healthy Society

Story

The Canadian Mental Health Association promotes mental health for all, serving mental health consumers, their families and friends. CMHA is the only national voluntary organization that addresses itself to the needs of the mentally ill, to the prevention of mental illness and to the promotion of mental health. Founded in 1916 The Canadian Mental Health Association now provides services to more than 100,000 Canadians through the efforts of over 10,000 volunteers and staff.

Mission

The Canadian Mental Health Association Colchester East Hants Branch, a voluntary organization, promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.

Our Core Functions
We fulfill our mission by:

Building capacity
Strengthening the capacity of individuals, families, professionals, organizations, and communities to address mental health needs.

Influencing policy
Influencing the design and implementation of policies and services related to mental health.

Providing services
Providing services and supports that maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience and support recovery from mental illness.

Developing resources
Building the financial and human resources and partnerships required to address mental health needs.


Our Key Values and Principles

•Embracing the voice of people with mental health issues
•Promoting inclusion
•Working collaboratively
•Influencing the social determinants of health (e.g. housing, justice)
•Focusing on the mental health needs of all age groups
•Using evidence to inform our work
•Being transparent and accountable