Our Vision, Mission and Values

Our vision.

A Canada where mental health is a universal human right.

Our mission.

To ensure that all people in Canada experience good mental health and well-being.

Our values.

We are:

INCLUSIVE

We want all people in Canada to see themselves represented and served by CMHA. We value the voice of those who have experienced mental illness. We recognize a diverse range of mental health approaches.

PROACTIVE

We are leaders. We value action over talk. We will innovate and think ahead to continue to address and improve mental health in Canada.

COLLABORATIVE

We mobilize and marshal resources, partners and people to come together to realize necessary changes in our communities and in the mental health system in Canada.

COMPASSIONATE

We lead with the heart. We are compassionate, empathetic and caring. We approach our mission with love and kindness.

STEADFAST

We have long fought to improve the state of mental health in Canada, but our work is not done. We are champions of social justice. We remain as committed as ever to our task.