Brett is endorsed by and partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association

 

VISION

Mentally healthy people in a healthy society.

 

MISSION

As the nation-wide leader and champion for mental health, CMHA facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve mental health and community integration, build resilience, and support recovery from mental illness.

 

CORE FUNCTIONS

CMHA fulfills thier 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 implementations of policies and services related to mental health

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

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

 

KEY VALUES & 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

 

PROGRAMS

- Pre-Vocational Services

- Vocational Services

- Life Skills Program

- Supported Employment Services

- Labour Consulting

- Mental Health First Aid Training

- Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults who Interact With Children

- Workplace Wellness Workshops

- Mental Health Works

- Living Life to the Full Sessions

- Social Recreation Programs

- Volunteer Training & Student Experience

- Host a variety of Practicum Students

- Introduce & assist with implementation of the Work Place Psychological Health & Safety Standard

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Click HERE to go to the CMHA website.