About Us

About CMHA Edmonton

We are the leading community mental health organization in the region, delivering key services in the areas of mental health support, education and training, wayfinding, and collective action. This supports individuals, families, communities, and the social sector. 

Who We Are 

• 100+ employees 
• 200+ volunteers 

Vision 

 Stronger Communities, Smarter Systems, Simpler Journeys  

Mission 

To ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience good mental health and well-being.

Values 

• Inclusive: We want all people to see themselves represented and served by CMHA. We recognize a diverse range of mental health approaches. 

• Proactive: We are leaders. We value action over talk. We will innovate and think ahead to continue to address and improve mental health. 

• Compassionate: We lead with the heart. We are compassionate, empathetic, and caring. We approach our mission with love and kindness. 

• Steadfast: We have long fought to improve the state of mental health, but our work is not done. We are champions of social justice. We remain as committed as ever to our task. 

• Collaborative: We mobilize and marshal resources, partners, and people to come together to realize necessary changes in our communities and in the mental health system. 

Our Impact 

Every year, we: 

• Answer 100,000 help line calls, online messages, and texts. 
• Help 2000 participants through our family and peer programs. 
• Support 700 learners in Recovery College, and hundreds more training attendees. 

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