Canadian Mental Health Association Montreal branch

Canadian Mental Health Association Montreal branch  (CMHA)

The CMHA was founded in 1918. It is one of the oldest volunteer organizations in Canada. Every year, it provides direct services to over 100, 000 Canadians thanks to the combined efforts of over 10,000 volunteers and employees working in over 135 communities from coast to coast.

Our missionMember of a century-old national network, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Montreal Branch is a community organization founded in 1979 that works for the promotion of mental health and the prevention of mental illness.

With as its cornerstone the social determinants of health, the adaptation process, life paths and social impact, our efforts target the Montreal communities. The CMHA – Montreal Branch promotes the transfer of knowledge, resources, and skills. It combats the stigmatization of mental health problems and encourages change individually, collectively, and in policy.

Our efforts are based on these 3 main approaches:

·  Social determinants of health (individual characteristics, living environments, systems, the global context) 

·  Adaptation process (resilience, development of social and emotional skills, empowerment)

·  Social impact (taking into account a series of lifre tajectories : educational, familial, relationnal, health) 

Our services :

Information and awareness

Programs, training, seminars, and talks

Publications (guides and magazines)

Community outreach (representation, cooperation, and consultation)

Public speaking and political positioning

By investing in the mental health of Montreal communities, you're making a direct contribution to changing lives and building a more cohesive society. Together, we have the power to make a significant difference!