About this role
Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton Kawartha PineRidge (CMHA HKPR) is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our Board of Directors. If you are committed to making a difference in our community and have skills or experiences that can help guide our organization, we would love to hear from you!
About CMHA HKPR: We are a non-profit organization working to improve the lives of people in our Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) community, through leadership, collaboration, and the continual pursuit of excellence in community-based mental health and addictions services. Our vision is a community that embraces and fosters the mental health of everyone.
Why Join Our Board? By becoming a board member at CMHA HKPR, you’ll have the opportunity to:
• Make a Difference: Contribute to the development of strategies, policies, and initiatives that directly impact the mental health landscape in our community.
• Shape the Future: Help set the direction of CMHA HKPR’s programs and services, ensuring they align with our mission and the evolving needs of the community.
• Network and Connect: Engage with a diverse group of like-minded individuals, experts, and professionals, expanding your network and learning from others.
• Leadership Development: Hone your leadership skills and gain valuable experience in governance, strategic planning, and decision-making.
• Personal Fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of knowing you’re playing a pivotal role in improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental health challenges.
Who We’re Looking For:
• Commitment to the Mental Health of people in the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (HKPR) community
• The ability to commit to attending monthly board meetings (in-person/virtual) plus participating in committee work requiring additional regular meetings
• Brings diverse perspectives
• Clinical Settings
• Healthcare
• Accounting
• Information Technology
• Leadership
• Passionate community connector with fundraising experience
• Has experience with Community based mental health
• Satisfactory police records check and proof of receipt of full COVID-19 vaccine will be required
• We strongly encourage applications representing minority and Indigenous backgrounds and from individuals with Lived Experience