Volunteer Board of Directors

CMHA Durham Board of Directors is currently seeking to recruit up to three (3) dedicated 
volunteers to join our volunteer Board of Directors for an initial term of three (3) years. 

About CMHA Durham 

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Durham is a community mental health and primary 
care centre that has been providing mental health services to Durham Region for over 60 years.  During 
that time, it has evolved into a mental health and primary care Hub to provide a broad range of services 
to individuals and their families experiencing mental health challenges, from information and education 
to case management, psychosocial rehabilitation, housing, and primary healthcare.  These services are 
provided through inter-professional teams focused on providing clinically based services that, in 
addition to dealing with client mental health issues, address social determinants of health using the 
recovery model. The Canadian Mental Health Association Durham is part of the national Canadian 
Mental Health Association, which was founded in 1918, and is one of the oldest voluntary organizations 
in Canada. It currently receives funding from Ontario Health, Ministry of Health, Federal Project Grants, 
United Way Greater Toronto Area of Canada, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Membership, Donations and 
Special Projects. 

Our Mission

Our Mental Health and Primary Care Hub promote and enhances the mental, emotional, and physical 
well-being of our community.  We do this through education, collaboration, advocacy, and the provision 
of a broad range of direct services that meet our community’s needs. 

Our Vision 
A community were living well is promoted. 

Our Values 
• Creativity 
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity, Accessibility 
• Excellence & Accountability 
• Integrity 
• Partnership & Collaboration 
• Self-Determination 
• Social Justice 

About our Board of Directors 
CMHA Durham Board of Directors provides strategic oversight to a not-for-profit charitable 
corporation.  
The Board composition ranges from 8 to 13 directors and members, with a mix of competencies 
required to carry out its governance responsibilities and support the organization's vision, mission, 
and values.  
The attributes that members should possess include integrity, high ethical standards, sound 
judgment, empathy, effective interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and a strong commitment 
to the health of everyone in the community and to the success of the organization in serving the 
community's short- and long-term needs. 

For this recruitment, we are seeking candidates with experience or background in:  
• Legal Expertise (including practicing or retired lawyers) 
• Professional Accountancy and Financial Expertise (e.g., Chartered Professional Accountant 
(CPA) / Chartered Accountant) 
• Healthcare Sector Experience 
• Lived Experience (Personal or Family) 
• Experience Working with Vulnerable Populations 
• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility & Anti-Racism (EDIA/AR) 
• Marketing, Communications, or Fund Development 
• Bilingualism (French and English) 
• Proficiency in Languages other than English 

Candidates Must: 
• Live or work in Durham Region 
• Be able to commit to 8-9 hybrid meetings annually, with 2-3 in-person events.  

Application Process  
Interested applicants, please send your expression of interest and resume.

Closing Date: March 30, 2026.

For more information, please visit our website at Canadian Mental Health Association Durham
CMHA Durham and the governing body ensures that the recruitment and selection procedures 
are equitable, evidence-informed, and include procedures to avoid unconscious bias in 
favour of or against a person, group, or attribute (e.g., age, gender identity, race, 
ethnicity) when evaluating candidates.