Advocacy

Systems-Level Advocacy: Changing Minds, Changing Systems, Changing Lives

At CMHA-NL, we don’t just support individuals—we work to transform the systems that shape mental health in Newfoundland and Labrador. Our systems-level advocacy tackles the root causes of mental health challenges by pushing for policy change, improving access to services, and fighting stigma at every level.

What We Do

✅ Influence Policy – We work with government, healthcare leaders, and community partners to shape policies that prioritize mental health.
✅ Increase Access – We advocate for better funding, services, and supports so that mental health care is available when and where it’s needed.
✅ Challenge Stigma – We amplify the voices of those with lived experience to change public perceptions and create a more compassionate province.
✅ Empower Communities – We collaborate with workplaces, schools, and Indigenous and rural communities to ensure mental wellness is a right, not a privilege.

How You Can Help

🔹 Join the Movement – Stay informed, share our message, and help push for change.
🔹 Speak Up – Use your voice to advocate for better mental health policies in your workplace and community.
🔹Donate – Support the work that makes real, lasting change in Newfoundland and Labrador.