The local agency formerly known as Nipissing Mental Health Housing and Support Services (NMHHSS) is now part of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA).
The organization is now known as CMHA North Bay and District.
The change took effect Tuesday.
“Today’s news marks the culmination of many months of hard work to ensure individuals experiencing mental health and addictions issues in our community continue to receive the best possible care and services,” said CMHA North Bay and District CEO Mary Davis. “There are many benefits to becoming a CMHA and leveraging the expertise of its network of branches across Ontario to improve programs and services for our region. We look forward to bringing our expertise to the network while also learning best practices from our provincial counterparts.”
Officials say CMHA North Bay and District brings significant experience, particularly in areas of housing and peer support, which will benefit CMHA branches provincewide.
“This is a proud moment for CMHA as we introduce CMHA North Bay and District to our family,” said CMHA Ontario CEO Camille Quenneville. “With this addition today, our network of branches in Ontario is stronger. CMHA North Bay and District is already a well-established leader in community-based mental health and addictions care, and becoming a CMHA will only stand to improve the high level of service clients already receive. We’re excited for what’s to come.”
