Our Vision, Mission and Values

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Branches of the Association have the major responsibility for developing specific direct services and programs consistent with the Goals, Objectives & Values of the Association.  Priority areas for service delivery include:

1. Advocacy
2. Phycho-Social (Socialization, Recreational Services)
3. Public Education
4. Vocational Rehabilitation Services
5. Self-Help (Consumers & Families)

Our Vision

Mentally healthy people in a healthy society.

Our Mission

As the nationwide 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.

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