19/20 ANNUAL REPORT CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION MUSKOKA — PARRY SOUND RECOVERING AND THRIVING TABLE OF CONTENTS CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION MUSKOKA — PARRY SOUND ANNUAL REPORT 2019/2020 President’s Report . 3 Executive Director's Report . 4 Mission, Vision and Values . 5 Board, Advisory Committees and Councils . 6 Promoting Mental Health and Public Awareness . 7 Top Shelf for Mental Health . 9 Program and Services . 10 Human Resources Report . 12 Specialized Services and Programs . .. 13 Supporting our Community . 16 Operational Report . 17 Financial Report . 19 Contact Information . 20 THIS IS A SAFE PLACE WITH OTHER PEOPLE WHO UNDERSTAND. GOOD JOB!" Front cover photo credited to iSparks Solutions. PRESIDENT’S REPORT PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR 2019/2020 The impacts of COVID-19 eclipsed even the opioid crisis Data shows Ontarians are staying away from emergency and most other agenda items this past year . Amid the rooms and seeking fewer mental health supports during pandemic, our services have remained accessible by COVID-19 . We anticipate the ongoing management of phone, with some limited in-person appointments . Our lives this crisis will see a resurgence of need after the apparent have changed dramatically . We know isolation affects us crisis abates, and we’ll be ready . We look forward to the all . Food banks have a hard time providing food . Seniors opening of our new Huntsville office . We continue to adapt and vulnerable communities are at risk . And the health to ongoing health system transformation . We continue care system has been put to the test . The crisis is hitting to partner with other local health care providers as we everyone, and community-based organizations like ours are advocate for a Ontario Health Team that will service our at the forefront, responding to the most urgent calls . entire community . Our board continues to advocate for, endorse and support quality service and planning for the This year, we continued the important work of revising our mental health needs of Muskoka-Parry Sound, our eight board policies to a current model of governance . Part of Indigenous communities and disadvantaged groups . this work is to make us more aligned with the needs and growth of our community . We plan to continue to upgrade As I review the accomplishments of the past year, I’m and expand our services, connect with local initiatives reminded it’s an honour to work with such an outstanding and support community fundraising efforts . We continue agency and dedicated volunteers . We have the privilege to provide increased services thanks to local volunteers, and responsibility of governance in an agency that makes participants and benefactors who have stepped up . differences in the daily lives of residents of Muskoka-Parry Sound . We’re all affected by this COVID-19 situation which We congratulate new board member Kyla Holmes and is why we must come together to help fight against this say goodbyes to our dear friends Larry Brassard and virus and aid those who have felt its impacts . Our frontline Shaun Kruger, who contributed with excellence over the workers and volunteers are heroes . past four years . Sadly, we’ll also say goodbye to our beloved Sandra McLennan who has been the board’s Thank you, and keep safe everyone . administrative support contact since its inception . Marta Mirecki RNEC, CPMHNc Board President Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka – Parry Sound | Annual Report 2019/2020 . 3 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT FOR 2019/2020 Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry B’saanibamaadsiwin continues to provide mental health Sound (CMHAMPS) has much to celebrate . In the five and addictions services to our first nation’s communities years since becoming a branch of CMHA, we have in Parry Sound and Muskoka . We have expanded and become part of an important and influential group of increased our resources with dedicated addiction agencies that improves the lives of individuals with mental services and crisis staffing . Across the agency, 80 per health and addiction challenges . Through combined cent of staff completed training in Indigenous Cultural provincial advocacy efforts, we have been successful Safety and we have introduced Ally-Ship training to the in several initiatives . Locally, we have demonstrated leadership team and some frontline staff . leadership, improved access to services and increased public awareness . Our strategic plan is helping us to Thank you to our volunteers who help clients with focus on service priorities this year and into the future . transportation, support in the community, attend social and vocational activities, and improve our clients’ quality One of our most important successes was to create a of life . CMHAMPS volunteers almost outnumber staff! welcoming and accessible place in Huntsville . We are Thank you to the board and our two advisory committees very close to moving into our new office on 8 Crescent for their support . We are very blessed to have such Road which is fully accessible with additional space fantastic people associated with this organization . for new programs and staff . As we near completion, our focus is turning to the community of Gravenhurst In closing, we find ourselves amid a global pandemic where we plan to build on existing community interest by that has greatly impacted our agency, services and improving availability of services . staff . We have quickly shifted our work to be mostly virtual and moved staff to working from home . We have Our Resource Development program has surpassed its successfully implemented our emergency plan to protect goal of $150,000 . Through golf tournaments, cycling the health and safety of staff and clients . Looking tour and other fundraising events, we have educated forward, we are planning to safely re-engage clients thousands of people about mental health and addictions in face-to-face services with an eye to the impact of issues . A heart-felt thank you goes to everyone social isolation . With the anticipated increased demand who volunteered time, donated items, sponsored or for these services, we will continue to advocate for participated in events . It speaks to the strength and resources to meet these demands . resilience of our communities to see so many people want to care for those who suffer . This success, we continue to provide the Walk-in clinic in Parry Sound, many training and education opportunities and increased peer support through our partnership with our local hospital . Diane Brown-Demarco Executive Director MISSION, VISION & VALUES VISION Empowering individuals, families and communities to thrive through hope, recovery, wellness and healthy lifestyles . MISSION Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch is committed to hope and recovery through integrated mental health and addiction services . Using effective, innovative partnerships and practices, we provide the highest quality treatment, support, education and advocacy for the people of Muskoka-Parry Sound . CORE VALUES • Self-Determination and Empowerment • Social Justice • Collaboration • Diversity and Inclusion • Excellence, Quality and Innovation • Accountability TEAM VALUES • Trust • Respect • Communication • Teamwork Photo credit to iSparks Solutions. Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka – Parry Sound | Annual Report 2019/2020 . 5 BOARD, ADVISORY COMMITTEES & COUNCILS CMHA-MPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tish Bonney Kyla Holmes Marta Mirecki Larry Brassard Shaun Kruger Michael Walters George Eldridge Patricia MacPherson Linda Woodard Krista Holmes Delores McKay ABORIGINAL PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE Gwen Dokis Karen Pegahmagabow Lisa Giroux Dokis First Nation Parry Sound Friendship Centre Shawanaga First Nation Janice Smith Doris Potts-Zyganiuk Deborah Pegahmagabow Magnetawan First Nation Parry Sound Friendship Centre Wasauksing First Nation Sharon Noganosh Sherry Byrne Magnetawan First Nation Wahta Territory Myrna Burnside Josh Pawis Moose Deer Point First Nation Shawanaga First Nation COUNCIL OF CONSUMER SURVIVOR AND FAMILY INITIATIVES PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ivan Kottner Carol Marshall Charlie McKinnon Neil Steenson Pauline Plested Andrew Fiori PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH & PUBLIC AWARENESS This year, CMHA MPS participated in nearly 30 different events that ranged from fundraisers, public awareness events and $86,000+ training sessions . Spin the Lakes, the annual Ridge Classic raised from various Golf Tournament, SafeTALK, ASIST, and CMHAMPS Fall Golf fundraising events Classic were just a few of the activities that took place to help raise public awareness and funds for the many mental health and addiction programs . Over $86,000 was raised and 7,300 7,305+ people participated . Kudos to all of our volunteers and staff participants who helped make this happen! SPIN THE LAKES CYCLING TOUR 2019 From the ride enthusiast to the first-time rider, our Spin the Lakes cyclists continue to enjoy riding through our beautiful Muskoka region raising much needed funds for CMHA Muskoka-Parry Sound . We successfully raised nearly $24,000 . If you haven’t been able to participate, be sure to save the date for our next tour, May 29, 2021! It takes a village to have a successful event . We would like to acknowledge our generous sponsors: Algonquin Outfitters, Aquagraphics, Brendish Computer Centre, Drive Muskoka, Engel & Völkers, Hidden Valley Resort, RBC Management, SportLab and Woods Clothing Company . $23,513 raised RIDERS 425 DONORS 483 Canadian Mental Health