Spokesperson/Organization: Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Alison DeMuy; Committee: Barb Evoy, Liz Granby, Jiya Mehta, Janeen Weatherhead (Hope Centered Counselling)

Target Population (2026): All ages, with a specific lens on Seniors

Guiding Principle:

Build community awareness and education as well as inclusive support options to strengthen community understanding of mental health with the goal of preventing illness.

Key Initiatives (2026):

“The State of Mental Wellness in the County”: Partner with CMHA to build, distribute, and analyze a county-wide mental health survey; share findings with municipalities, agencies, and employers.

Senior Mental Wellness Workshop (Spring): Practical stress management (mindfulness, self-care, boundaries); partner with Hope Centered Counselling; in-person with hybrid/recorded options.

“Here 4 Hope” public event (Fall 2026) – an inspiring and informative community conversation on suicide prevention.

Promotion of Mental health in the workplace programming as well as SafeTalk and ASIST suicide prevention training to workplaces across Wellington County.