YEARS
[Pages:20]ANNUAL REPORT 2014/15 Mental Health for All
Cover artwork entitled "Finding Your Own Way, 10 Cell Art Group
YEARS
1975 - 2015
YEARS
1975 - 2015
CONTENTs
Letter from Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair 04
Board Listing, Vision, Mission, and Values
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Organizational Highlights
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Financial Summary
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Advancement Committee Report
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Portrait of an Excellent Man
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Program Reports
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Letter from Chief Executive Officer and Board Chair
A highlight for CMHA Thunder Bay this past year was the signing of its "Declaration of Recovery." This declaration, supported by a resolution from the Board, demonstrates our commitment to continue to learn, grow and change; to expand and sometimes challenge our previous understanding, skills and expertise of what it means to be a recovery focused organization; and to be open to building new knowledge, skills and practices that support an authentic recovery focused provision of care for the people we serve.
Our mission states that "we are committed to supporting individual recovery and promoting mental wellness within families and communities." Regardless of an individual's past history, personal story, or current circumstances, our primary focus is to work with our clients to explore creative and innovative strategies that will help them succeed in their journey of recovery. In the year ahead, we will continue to ensure evidence based recovery care and support is provided across all areas of the organization.
Thank you to our Board, volunteers, staff, management, and the people we serve, for your contributions to this journey! It is through our shared efforts that we will make our commitment to recovery a reality and support Mental Health for All in the year ahead!
Sharon Pitawanakwat, CEO
Michael Lewkin, Board Chair
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2014/15 Board of Directors
Michael Lewkin (Chair)
Mark Mikulasik (Vice-Chair)
Robert Mawhinney (Treasurer)
Kim Facca (Secretary)
Cassandra Martin (Member-at-Large)
Devon Teeple
Gina Winters
Ken Commisso
Kristen Jones-Bonofiglio
Maria Vasanelli
Nancy Veal
Neil Ronald Irvine
Reese Little
Ryan Lehto
Sharon Bak
Vision
An inclusive community that promotes emotional well being, human dignity and social justice where people are valued and opportunities in all aspects of life are available to everyone.
Mission
We are committed to supporting individual recovery and promoting mental wellness within families and communities.
Values
A Client Centered Approach
We are committed to maintaining an environment that respects diversity and is inclusive of all. We acknowledge and honour the fundamental value and dignity of all persons.
Committment to Recovery
We are committed to implementing recovery based practices.
Excellence
We are committed to ongoing quality improvement.
Innovation & Creativity
We are committed to learning and growing as an organization.
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Organizational Highlights 2014/15
May 2014
CMHA's Board of Directors declared its Commitment to Recovery in partnership with the Mental Health Commission of Canada.
June 2014
The Fanny Rajala Endowment Committee awarded three indviduals a $500 educational bursary.
With support from the Paterson Foundation, Dr. Henry Emmons (author of The Chemistry of Joy) facilitated resilience training for 30 professionals and an evening presentation attended by 160 people.
August 2014
In collaboration with New Foundations, the Crisis Response Team implemented walk-in services.
September 2014
Beaux Daddy's hosted a Camo Formal in support of CMHA and The United Way.
October 2014
In recognition of Mental Illness Awareness Week, renowned mental health adovcate Kim Mik inspired an audience of 270 people with her story of recovery.
December 2014
With support from the Advancement Committee, CMHA was the recipient of a December Fundraiser with Landale Gardens and Dominion Lending Centres.
The Board of Directors officially named Sharon Pitawanakwat as the organization's new Chief Executive Officer.
January 2015
The Education and Training program launched its first 10-week Pathways to Resilience workshop, supporting 16 participants with depression and anxiety in enhancing their wellness.
February 2015
In celebration of our 40th year as a chartered branch of CMHA, our branch launched its first "40 in 40" donor campaign with a goal to raise $40,000 in 40 weeks.
March 2015
Styles & Smiles 2015, organized in partnership with Children's Centre Foundation, raised over $32,000.
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Client Experience Survey Tool
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RESPONDENTS
From 146 respondents to our Client Experience Survey Tool the following was noted:
96.4% Overall satisfaction
with care and services
very satisfied satisfied
97.2% "I Was Treated With
Dignity and Respect."
Very Satisfied Satisfied
92.9% "I Was Involved As Much As
I Wanted In Planning and
Making Decisions About Very Satisfied Services Provided to Me." Satisfied
"The service took into account needs related to language, culture or race."
86.8%
Very Satisfied Satisfied
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FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Revenue by Source
(less amortization)
$5,333,708
LHIN - Health (86%) Donations/Fundraising/Grants/Other (3%) Ministry of Children's and Social Services (4%) LHIN - Housing (6%) District Services Administration Board (1%)
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