Our society and our community face enormous barriers today - barriers having to do with loss and isolation, with violence and stress, with drugs and crime.

The cost to our society, to all of us, of not providing mental health services, is far greater than most of us realize.

A great deal of mental illness, and of the result of mental illness, is preventable.

Our campaign is about building stronger mental health services in our community.

It's one way we're enhancing our capacity to help kids and youth, families and seniors.

Please consider this your invitation to work with us in ways that work for you.
 

               

In 2006, we're emphasizing support for our youth.  Recently, concern over suicide in Canada - especially teen suicide - appeared in the news.  A call to do something went out from business and community leaders at that time. 
 

    > Canada has the worst suicide rate in the industrial world.   

    > More than 300 teens complete suicide each year in this country.

CMHA / Kingston provides a unique and effective program called Youth Alliance.  We also deliver suicide awareness, prevention and recovery services.  Our Suicide Bereavement Support Group supports people affected by suicide, including family members.

The branch receives funding from the United Way and through fundraising activities to deliver basic services in the community.  In order to deliver programs like Youth Alliance, we require the assistance of partners in the private and public sectors.

The annual golf classic, shared with Greater Kingston's Enhanced RIDE Program, is held in support of our youth and helps us to deliver these programs.

We would also like to provide services to seniors in our region and enhance services for children and families.

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 S U P P O R T     O p t i o n s          

>> Partner
Partners join closely with us as we deliver key mental health prevention / education programs, projects and events in Southeastern Ontario.  Their vital contribution to our community is recognized in program information and public relations materials.  They are also widely acknowledged in the general business, public education and information materials used by CMHA / Kingston.  Please note that while our programs are continuous, partnership can have a duration that works for all stakeholders.

>> Donor
Donors make contributions to the general work of the organization and its programs & projects. Their support for the community is recognized in our business information and through the web site.

>> Sponsor
Sponsors donate supplies, equipment, gifts and / or funds.  Our agency is constantly producing things like volunteer training kits and learning items for children and and youth.  You and your organization can become part of this vital work simply by picking up the phone.

 C o r p o r a t e     V o l u n t e e r i n g         

Volunteers in the mental health sector make an essential contribution to the success of our community.

CMHA / Kingston serves thousands of families across Southeastern Ontario.  Our mental health education program for children reaches approximately 9,000 kids every year.  We work with many agencies in various sectors, including health, education and employment. 

Your organization is always welcome to provide volunteers for our programs.  We train and support volunteers extensively and volunteers are always celebrated. 

Please contact Michael Borges, Branch Manager at 549-7027 to discuss your organization's involvement in this vital activity.

 E V E N T S         

>> The Andrew Trudeau "Changing Attitudes" Media Golf Classic
Held each summer, the Golf Classic honours the memory of Andrew Trudeau, whose life was taken by a drunk driver.  The Classic benefits CMHA / Kingston and the Greater Kingston Enhanced RIDE Program.  See the site here.

 

 P R O J E C T S         

>> Breakthroughs! - The Family Activity Book
We're developing a fun book, filled with ideas, information and local resources, for kids, teens and the whole family.  The book will be produced in a magazine format (stapled, with a glossy cover) and will include partner items.  The book will be given to kids and families at no cost.  Our first edition is expected in 2007.

 

 P a r t n e r     R e c o g n i t i o n     P r o g r a m         

All partners, donors and sponsors receive thanks on our web site and in our annual report.

Donors receive acknowledgement (including use of logo) in print and electronic items related to CMHA activities elements they support.

>> Program and project partners also receive . . .
> 1) acknowledgement (including use of logo) in print and electronic items related to
       activities they support
> 2) acknowledgement in public education projects such as Breakthroughs!
      (our mental health family fun book)
> 3) links from our web site to theirs, if desired
> 4) a press release / letter (for public dissemination) recognizing their contribution and its impact
> 5) content concerning CMHA / Kingston for their promotional materials, if desired

 

 A d d i t i o n a l     I n f o r m a t i o n         

>> Charitable receipts are issued for all contributions of $10.00 or more. 
>> Terms & conditions may change from year to year.
>> Recognition can fit with requirements of stakeholders.
>> Our work is confidential - designed to protect, and support, the consumer first.