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South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network, SAMHIN, is a non-profit that addresses the mental health needs of the South Asian community in the U.S. Our goal is to decrease the stigma and shame associated with mental illness and offer resources for people who seek help

The Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Northwest Region is a voluntary association that exists to promote mental health for individuals and the community. We believe in enabling individuals, groups and communities to enhance their mental health. We believe in social justice, individual and collective responsibility, access to appropriate and adequate resources and supports, self-determinationm and maximum community integration. We believe that these elements are critical to mental health and a personally satisfying quality of life. In order to operationalize these beliefs we educate, inform, advocate, research, provide services, facilitate, coordinate and collaborate.

The Canadian Mental Health Association Nova Scotia Division aspires to achieve its vision - "Mentally Healthy People in a Healthy Society" by engaging in a wide variety of activities.

The mission of the Alameda County Network of Mental Health Clients shall be to improve the quality of mental health clients within Alameda County by promoting freedom of choice, empowerment and independent living within the community. We are accomplishing this goal by supporting client run programs. We have 6 programs meeting the needs of the mental health community from emergency housing, crisis intervention, job training and placement to socialization and community leadership.

CMHA HRB provides support, including case management, justice services and crisis support, to people who have mental health and/or addiction concerns. They also offer education about mental health/addictions and information about community services. More information is available at www.cmhahrb.ca.

To strengthen and improve mental health outcomes in our communities through safe spaces that promote relationship building and personal development.

Our Core Functions – We fulfill our Mission by: • Building Capacity • Influencing Policy • Providing Services • Developing Resources Our Key Values and Principles: • Embracing the voice of people with mental health issues • Promoting inclusion • Working collaboratively • Influencing the social determinants of health (e.g. housing, justice) • Focusing on the mental health needs of all age groups • Using evidence to inform our work • Being transparent and accountable

The Canadian Mental Health Association Thompson Region works hard to break the barriers associated with mental illnesses. We achieve this through the free programming we offer such as; Education and Training, Residential and Housing Services, Community Outreach, Self Help and Peer Support.

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.

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.