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To provide an accessible, comprehensive, evidence-based system of mental health services that empowers individuals to achieve recovery and serves to promote personal and community wellness.

Our Goals: To advocate for the best possible care, rehabilitation and recovery for individuals; To promote best practises based on current research; and To promote mental health and wellness through education.

CMHA Brant provides a variety of services and programs targeted to persons living with mental illness and their families, including case management, counselling, vocational support, social/recreation activities, court support and diversion, supported housing, peer support, family education and support, as well as mental health promotion and awareness events.

CMHA's mandate is to provide service and to advocate with anf for people affected by mental illness and to provide education that assists in the early identification and intervention of mental health problems. We believe that each person should have access to treatment for the primary symptoms of the illness itself, rehabilitation to maximize strengths in activities of daily living and support to sustain a good quality of life.

Alternatives is a community-based mental health agency located in the East End of Toronto. We provide one-to-one client counselling, case management and community supports to individuals who have significant mental health challenges. We value the knowledge and strengths of the individuals who use our services and are committed to giving choice and flexibility to the individuals we serve. We provide individual community support and counselling, groups, advocacy, linkages to other services, information and referrals. We are recovery-oriented in that we focus on self-determination, support / connection, and self-advocacy and hope as part of a journey towards improved well being. Alternatives serves the East York Community. This includes the Thorncliffe community. Self referrals are strongly encouraged and welcome. Languages served: Urdu/Hindi, Gujarati, Farsi/Dari. We are funded by the Toronto Local Health Integration Network.

The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region (CMHA) is a value-based, non-profit agency belonging to a national organization. The Branch offers a variety of programs including case management, youth wellness and homelessness initiatives. The branch has been serving York Region and South Simcoe residents since 1982.

Programs and Services Available: *Life Skills Program is offered to help people develop skills in dealing with and coping with daily living situations *Vocational counselling and support provided *Opportunity to engage in a variety of recreation activities *Volunteer opportunities available *Public awareness presentations *Mental Health First Aid Canada Training Course available

The Kedzie Center was created through the efforts of North River residents, who worked to ensure that all community members would have access to compassionate, quality and culturally-informed mental health care.Services provided are individual, family and group therapy, psychiatric consultation, and guidance in identifying and accessing community resources; services are provided in both English and Spanish and are available to children, adolescents and adults.

Provides programs and services for youth, families and individuals living with a mental illness. Through support, education and peer support, we provide a comprehensive wellness plan to meet the needs of our clients and their families.

Governed by a Board of Directors comprised of volunteers from the community Managed by an Executive Director Funded by Interior Health, United Way, Ministry of Housing & Social Development- Gaming, BC Housing, United Way, memberships, fundraising & donations Supported by staff, members and community partnerships

BCSS Victoria was formed in 1984 and is the largest branch of the BC Schizophrenia Society with over 300 members. The branch operates programs and services for family members and those with schizophrenia, such as: family counselling and peer support, a reference library, respite care, consumer peer support, public education through our Partnership Presentations, and the Memorial (scholarship) Fund. The Victoria Branch of BCSS is supported by the United Way, private donations, fundraising activities and Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA).

Since its founding in 1972, the Helen Ross McNabb Foundation has worked diligently to support the work of the McNabb Center. In addition to providing leadership and direction, the Foundation’s staff and 26-member volunteer board actively raises, holds and invests funds on behalf of the Center. Funds raised by the Foundation over the years have contributed greatly toward the stability and growth of the Center. The Foundation raises funds through several avenues.