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Canadian Mental Health Association
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is a non profit registered charity committed to making mental health matter! Through advocacy, research, education and direct service delivery the CMHA strives to facilitate a coordinated, compassionate and client-centered mental health service system.
The CMHA S.D.&G./Prescott-Russell Branch has been active in the area since 1971 and is committed to working in partnership with individuals and families within our community to enhance the development and maintenance of mental health for all citizens in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry and Prescott-Russell.
United Way Funding
The United Way of SDG funds the Public Education Program. Public Education receives no government funding, and the CMHA therefore relies on United Way Funding, community donations, and other fundraising efforts to sustain this program.
Public Education
The public education program is designed to improve attitudes towards mental illness, promote mental health and prevent mental illness. The objectives of the public education program are:
- To raise public awareness on various mental health issues, including suicide prevention.
- To work with other agencies and/or services to coordinate public education materials/messages.
- To promote the use of the CMHA lending library and of community resources.
- To establish a self sustaining public education program.
The Public Education program initiates, coordinates and/or facilitates educational activities, such as:
- Workplace Mental Health Promotional Program
- Community, School and Workplace Presentations
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- National Campaigns
- Resource Library
- Mental Health Matters Newsletter
Community Support Services
In addition to the Public Education program, the CMHA offers Community Support Services to people aged 16 years and over experiencing psychiatric and/or emotional problems. These Community Support services are funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Programs include:
- Intensive Case Management
- Court Diversion, Homelessness Initiatives
- Community Treatment Orders
- Family Supports
- Drop-In Centers
- Collective Kitchens
- Peer Supports
| Canadian Mental Health Association - S.D.&G./ Prescott-Russell Branch |
| Address | 329 Pitt Street
Cornwall, ON
K6J 3R1 |
| Phone | (613) 933-5845 |
| Fax | (613) 936-2323 |
| E-Mail | office@cmha-east.on.ca |
| Website | www.cmha-east.on.ca |
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