Canadian Mental Health Association

A nation-wide voluntary organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports people experiencing mental illness.

History

The Canadian Mental Health Association is one of the oldest continuing voluntary health organizations in Canada.

It began existence as the Canadian National Committee for Mental Hygiene (CNCMH), founded by Dr. Clarence M. Hincks and Clifford W. Beers in January 26, 1918. Hincks was very interested in the field because he had experienced bouts of mental illness.

The Globe and Mail reported the group's formation under the headline: "$20,000 Secured for Institute: Canadian National Committee for Mental Hygiene Started in Mrs. Dunlap's Home."

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Their Staff:

Executive Director – Karen McMillan

Finance Coordinator – Yvonne Badry

Family Support Coordinator – Alexis Kelly

Consumer Advocate – Melissa Williams

CMHA / C.A.P.S.S. Facilitator – Julie Tansey

Volunteer Admin Assistant – Mary Thomas

 

Contact them:

Office and mailing address: Canadian Mental Health - Wood Buffalo Region
10011 Franklin Avenue, Suite #302
Fort McMurray, AB T9H 2K7

 

Executive Director: Karen McMillan    

Email: JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING

Tel: (780) 743-1053   Fax: (780) 743-0959

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