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Vision - An inclusive community dedicated to the rights and mental health of all people
Mission - CMHA Niagara Branch is dedicated to leadership in mental health. Our leadership is demonstrated by our values through:
• The delivery of services that ensure full integration
• Advocacy and education that eliminates discrimination

The Canadian Mental Health Association Niagara (CMHA Niagara) is a not-for-profit, registered charity #13053 2955 operated by a volunteer Board of Directors, a General Membership, and a Program Advisory Committee. All groups are represented by consumers/family members, agency representatives, and the general public. Annual General Meetings are held in June. The amalgamated CMHA Niagara celebrated its first Annual General Meeting on June 20, 2002.
Our client's privacy is a top priority, a link to our Privacy Policy can be found at the bottom of every page and here.


Our Locations

  • 15 Wellington Street, St. Catharines L2R 5P7 - Administration and Safebeds
  • 36 Page Street, St. Catharines L2R 4A7 - Resource Centre
  • 6760 Morrison Street. Unit 2, Niagara Falls L2E 6Z8 - Resource Centre
  • 20 Jarvis Street, Fort Erie L2A 2S3 - Resource Centre

  • Our History

    The Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara Branch received Letters Patent of Amalgamation June 1, 2001. CMHA Niagara was an amalgamation of CMHA St Catharines and District Branch and CMHA Niagara South Branch and has been providing services in Niagara for over 40 years.
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    Strategic Plan

    The CMHA Niagara Board has completed three strategic plans since amalgamation. The current strategic plan develop in June of 2008 expires in June of 2013. The staff have been actively engaged in the completion of the 12 strategies and 25 associated goals.
    "Tommorrow Together " (PDF - 300KB)

    Annual Reports

    Financial Report - 2010 Full Version (PDF 2MB)
    2010 AGM Report - AGM Report (755KB)
    2011 AGM Report - AGM Report (1.1MB)
    Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement 2011-2014 - MSAA (PDF 1MB)

    Board of Directors

    Barrow, Deanna - Treasurer
    Bird, Sandy
    Biswas, Rashmi - Vice President
    Burt, Caren
    Cassan, Judy
    Edmiston, Elaine
    Garner, Laura - President
    Nepon, Sarah
    Pidsadnick, Toni
    Traub, Mayrum
    Simon, Cathy - Service Outcome Committee Chair
    Executive Director: Kurzawa, George - Ex Offico

    Board meetings are held the fourth Thursday of every month.

    Click here for the most recent board minutes and  archive

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Information to come shortly.