Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern BC

CMHA of Northern BC has been operating in Prince George providing services and advocacy to and for the community of Prince George for over 50 years and throughout Northern BC for more than 10 years. Agency Profile
Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern BC is an autonomous, non-profit, voluntary organization with ethical responsibilities to the National, Provincial / Territorial CMHA associ

ations. Our Mission
“Mentally healthy people in a healthy society”

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Northern BC Branch exists to promote the mental health of individuals living within the Prince George and surrounding area, and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. We believe in:
Social justice
Individual and collective responsibility
Access to appropriate and adequate resources and supports
Self-determination
Maximum community integration
Working in partnerships

Our Vision:
Mental health has the same priority as all other matters in public policy and in the allocation of resources
There is no longer any societal stigma/discrimination attached in public to any form of mental illness or to those who are living with a mental illness
CMHA’s Framework for Support is the accepted guiding model in the formulation of public policy and the provision of care to all those living with a mental illness
Communities encourage and support the creation of environments where nurturing of healthy minds and attitudes is an accepted ongoing priority
Support and assistance is provided in an appropriate, dignified and timely manner to all those who are experiencing or face the prospect of mental illness
Families and caregivers receive effective support in their important and difficult roles in the provision of assistance to those in need of mental health care or help

Values:
CMHA of Northern BC has a client centered, personal growth belief system. Our values include:
Being compassionate, empathetic, and encouraging
Being harmonious, humorous, and honest
Being accepting and respectful
Being non-discriminatory, diverse and inclusive
Being proactive, progressive and intervening when and if necessary
Being recovery focused and building on an individuals abilities not disabilities

Diversity:
We recognize and value the diversity of the community we serve and the fundamental human rights of all people. We are committed to ensuring that our mission and operations embrace the whole community and actively encourage the whole community to participate and benefit fully from our services.