The Canadian Mental Health Association

1. Values: Self-Determination, Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, Innovation, and Collaboration.

2. Equity: CMHA Ontario and partners identified social inclusion, freedom from discrimination and access to economic resources as the three most significant determinants of mental health in Ontario in Mental Health Promotion in Ontario: A Call To Action. All three determinants are key components of equity.

3. Justice and Mental Health: Contrary to some commonly held assumptions, the existence of a mental illness is not necessarily linked to increased criminal behaviour. There are many misconceptions about mental illnesses and a poor understanding of how people with serious mental health issues wind up in the criminal justice system.

4. Upcoming Local Events for the Public: December 9, 2018 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm 10th Annual Candlelight Vigil Fogolar Furlan Club, Windsor ON December 11, 2018 11:00 am to 12:00 pm Grief and Your Relationships Windsor Chapel Funeral Home (Banwell), Windsor ON December 12, 2018 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Grieving During the Holidays Harrow Health Centre, Harrow ON

5. Mission: The CMHA works to improve the lives of all Ontarians through leadership, collaboration, and the continual pursuit of excellence in community-based mental health and addiction services.

6. Vision: A society that embraces and invests in the mental health of all people.

7. Origins: Founded in 1952, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario, is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to making mental health possible for all.

8. Services provided by the Windsor-Essex CMHA

8.1. Adult Bereavement

8.2. Bounce Back

8.3. Employment Support Services

8.4. Homelessness Initiative program

8.5. Justice Support Services

8.6. Suicide Education and Prevention

8.7. Community Outreach

8.8. Transitional Stability Centre- Crisis & Mental Wellness Centre