What is the role of the CMHA?
At the community level, CMHA Branches/Regions provide multi-faceted services directly to consumers, their families and other stakeholders. Each Branch/Region structures its programs to meet the needs of its community. For example, links with ethno-cultural groups have been invaluable in providing service to diverse populations. And links with the private sector have been invaluable in helping to improve employment prospects for consumers. Provincially and territorially, CMHA Divisions provide public education materials, develop policy, conduct research, studies and demonstration projects and advocate at the provincial level. CMHA National works to assist the members of the Association, through the 135 CMHA Divisions, Regions and Branches in promoting the mental health of all people. CMHA National reaches out to the federal government at political and bureaucratic levels to drive policy and advocate on issues relating to mental health. We also develop national educational materials for
