Canadian Mental Health Association, Williams Lake, BC

The Canadian Mental Health Association Cariboo Chilcotin Branch (CMHA-CCB) is an innovative, non-profit society that has served the community of Williams Lake and area since the early 1970’s. In April of 2005, the society merged with the Jubilee Care Society. We focus on at-risk client groups who face multiple barriers. Our programs target mental health consumers, disadvantaged youth, individuals and families of all types, serving more than 1000 individuals each year. CMHA-CCB works with other service agencies, private enterprises, government ministries and communities to ensure access to effective and accountable services for our client groups. We assist clients to better themselves through self-improvement, employment and volunteer opportunities. Our goal is to enhance the economic, educational and social well-being of our clients. As the Nation-wide Leader and Champion for Mental Heath, CMHA facilitates access to the resources people require to maintain and improve Mental Health and community integration, build resilience and support recovery from mental illness. In BC, mental health, substance use and addictive behaviour are within the scope of the organization. We believe: in assisting individuals, groups and the community of Williams Lake to increase control over and to enhance their mental health in social justice in individual and collective responsibility in access to appropriate and adequate resources and support that these elements are critical to Mental Health and a personally satisfying quality of life. In order to implement these philosophies/beliefs/values, we: Educate and inform; advocate; provide services (supportive and corrective); facilitate, coordinate and collaborate through the programs and services we provide to the community.