The CMHA Federation
Founded in 1918, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is the most established, most extensive community mental health organization in Canada. Through a presence in more than 330 communities across every province and one territory, CMHA provides advocacy, programs and resources that help to prevent mental health problems and illnesses, support recovery and resilience, and enable all Canadians to flourish and thrive. Learn more about CMHA National
CMHA Champlain East
The Canadian Mental Health Association Champlain East (CMHA CE) was chartered in 1974 and is a non-profit organization with a volunteer Board of Directors.
We are a community-based organization offering a range of programs and client-centred support services in the Champlain East region to people aged 16 and over. Services can be provided in the home, office or community.
All services are confidential and offered free of charge to the individual.
We are funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and Ontario Health East (OHE).
We also provide mental health education and training programs to organizations wishing to strengthen the knowledge, skills and resilience of their teams.
Vision, Mission, Values
Who we are
Our Vision Mental health for all
Our Mission To promote and improve mental health in our community by delivering community-based programs and services.
Goals of our Branch
- Organizational wellness is promoted and supported across the Branch.
- Quality services are provided throughout the Branch.
- Operating and programming funding needs are maintained.
- Board of Directors operate from a best practice governance model.
Branch Values
Values: Our values are articulated in the following statement which serve as a frame of reference to support and shape our work with clients, funders, partners and colleagues.
Integrity: We value honesty, professionalism and ethical behaviour.
Excellence: We offer quality services and develop relationships through education, innovation and leading practices.
Accessibility: We recognize and value the richness of individual diversity; and strive to provide timely, appropriate and accessible services that respect the dignity and independence of individuals.
Accountability: We take appropriate measures to ensure services are delivered in a responsible and transparent manner.
Person Centred Services: We make operational decisions and provide mental health care and services that are respectful of individual preferences, needs and values.
Our Board Members 2025-2026
- We are proud to have a distinguished and dedicated group of volunteers with a wide range of expertise and experience serving on our board.
| President: | Andrew Lauzon |
| Vice President: | Nicole Lafrenière-Davis |
| Treasurer: | Matthew Dejong |
| Board Members: | Bernadine McEvoy-Robertson |
| Erika Randolph | |
| Thérèse Bourgeois | |
| Danielle Dorschner | |
| Meena Mullur | |
| Angela Hamson |
Strategic Plan
Annual Reports
M-SAA Service Agreement
Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (M-SAA)
The Multi-Sector Service Accountability Agreement (M-SAA) is the funding agreement we have with Ontario Health East (OHE). The OHE is our largest funder and this document typically covers a three-year funding period.
The M-SAA agreement can be viewed here: See attached document