Member 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.

Our mission :

Promote mental health and act in prevention by putting our expertise at the service of Montreal communities.

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 MAINLY ON THREE APPROACHES:

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

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

-Life course (taking into account a series of life trajectories: educational, professional, familial, relational, health)

OUR ACTIVITIES

-Information, education & skills development (conferences, workshops, and training)

-Communication campaigns

-Publications (guides, articles, and blog)

-Community relations (representation, dialogue, conversation, and consultation)

-Speaking opportunities and public positioning