Board of Directors

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