Canadian Mental Health Association

Not to be confused with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).
Canadian Mental Health Association
FormationApril 22, 1918; 106 years ago (1918-04-22)
FounderClarence M. Hincks
Clifford W. Beers
Registration no.10686 3657 RR0001
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Location
  • Canada
National CEO
Margaret Eaton[1]
Websitewww.cmha.ca Edit this at Wikidata

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a Canadian non-profit mental health organization that focuses on resources, programs and advocacy. It was founded on April 22, 1918, by Clarence M. Hincks and Clifford W. Beers. Originally named the Canadian National Committee for Mental Hygiene, it is one of the largest and oldest voluntary health organizations operating in Canada.[2]

Each year, CMHA divisions and branches across Canada provide service to more than 1.3 million Canadians annually through the combined efforts of more than 10,000 volunteers and 5,000 staff in locally run organizations in more than 300 communities in every province.[3] Its functions are to provide the resources and programs necessary to combat mental health issues and support recovery. The CMHA runs multiple programs a year focused on raising awareness for mental health issues while supporting partner organizations and relevant initiatives. The association is also known to release public statements addressing different laws, regulations, and governmental initiatives that affect mental health.

  1. ^ "Our Staff". CMHA National. Retrieved 2022-12-21.
  2. ^ "About the Canadian Mental Health Association". Retrieved 2019-05-17.
  3. ^ "Canadian Mental Health Association marks Earth Day with support from Bell Let's Talk". www.newswire.ca.