VISION
Mentally healthy people in a healthy society

MISSION
A nation-wide voluntary organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports people experiencing mental illness

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
We believe in enabling individuals, groups and communities to increase control over and enhance their mental health

VALUES/BELIEFS
We believe that the following elements are critical to mental health and a personally satisfying quality of life: social justice; individual and collective responsibility; access to appropriate and adequate resources / supports; self determination; and maximum feasible community integration.

ACTIVITIES
In order to operationalize these beliefs we educate / inform; advocate; research; provide services; facilitate / coordinate / collaborate.

Philosophy, values, beliefs, and activities endorsed by the Alberta Division Board of Directors January 1992. Vision and mission approved by the National Board of Directors, May 2002. Vision endorsed and mission amended by the Alberta Division Board of Directors, October 2002.