Why Become a CMHA Member?

This year’s report card shines a harsh and frankly unflattering light on the attitudes we Canadians have concerning mental health. In some ways, mental illness is the final frontier of socially acceptable discrimination. - Dr. Brian Day, President, Canadian Medical Association

Dr. Day's comments on Canadians’ attitudes towards mental illness shines a light on the importance of the work the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). On a national, provincial and local level, CMHA strives to bring mental health issues to light, to educate the public, to be a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves and to provide community support for those who are impacted by a mental disorder.

By becoming a CMHA - Calgary Region member, you show your support for raising awareness about mental illness, combating discrimination and stigma, and for providing practical community support for individuals, families, and workplaces in Calgary that are trying to meet the challenges imposed by mental illness. In the past year, CMHA - Calgary Region fought discriminatory attitudes about mental illness through the successful province-wide My Mental Health campaign. We provided advocacy services for individuals and touched the lives of over 17,000 Calgarians through our programs and services.

When you join the CMHA - Calgary Region. you also become a member of CMHA’s Alberta and National Divisions, which serve as a voice to policy makers. And you can make yourself heard by participating in the Calgary Region and Alberta Division Annual General Meetings.

Become a member today and be a part of our commitment to Support, Advocacy and Awareness.

Complete the Membership Order Form and mail to 400, 1202 Centre St. SE, Calgary, T2G 5A5

What Membership Includes

• Invitation to the Annual General Meeting
  Make your voice heard! Participate in the Annual General Meetings for the Calgary Region and Alberta Division. CMHA - Alberta advocates to promote public action and encourage commitment to strengthening community services, legislation and policies regarding mental health issues.
  
• FREE Subscription to Balance Magazine
  Get tips on how to promote mental wellness in your life and be encouraged by stories of hope and healing. Balance magazine strives to raise awareness about mental health and help reduce stigma that can surround mental illness. Balance is published three times per year.
  
• CMHA Introduction Package
  Learn about advocacy, supported housing, street outreach and many more programs & services available to CMHA clients. Find out what drives the CMHA to be a leader in mental wellness and how our programs strive to meet our community's mental health needs.
  
• Annual Report
  We’ll keep you in the loop and let you know what changes have been made to the organization over the past year, what’s working well and what we're planning for next year.
  
• Members-Only Access
  Get access to the members-only section of our website and connect to other members through the online discussion group, read about mental health in the news or access the mental health resource guide.