Mission Statement
The Canadian Mental Health Association (Vernon Branch) is a voluntary association that exists to promote Mental Wellness in the Community of Vernon. It is part of a national and provincial organization.
Philosophy
We believe in enabling individuals, groups and communities to increase control over and to enhance their mental health.
We believe in:
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Individual and collective responsibility
- Access to appropriate and adequate resources/supports
- Self-determination
- Maximum community integration
- Working in partnership
- Access to clean, decent, affordable housing
- Social justice
We believe that these elements are critical to mental health and a personally satisfying quality of life.
In order to operationalize these values/beliefs, we:
- educate
- advocate
- provide services, empowerment and supports
- facilitate, coordinate, collaborate
