Health Canada is working with First Nations people and Inuit to improve their health. Together with First Nations and Inuit organizations and communities, we carry out many activities aimed at helping people keep healthy, and prevent chronic and contagious diseases.
Established in 1998, the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is an alliance of mental health organizations comprised of health care providers, as well as the mentally ill and their families. CAMIMH’s mandate is to ensure that mental illness and mental health are placed on the national agenda so that the mentally ill and their families receive appropriate access to care and support.
The National Aboriginal Health Organization, an Aboriginal designed and controlled body, will influence and advance the health and well-being of Aboriginal Peoples through carrying out knowledge-based strategies.
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is the national organization representing First Nations citizens in Canada. The AFN represents all citizens regardless of age, gender or place of residence.
The Canadian Coalition of Alternative Mental Health Resources is a National forum that embraces best practices, alternative programs, learning opportunities, knowledge transfer and resource sharing.
The Mood Disorders Society of Canada (MDSC) is a national, not-for-profit, volunteer- driven organization that is committed to improving quality of life for people affected by depression, bipolar disorder and other related disorders.
The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nation-wide, charitable organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness.
