Mental Health Commission of Canada

MHCC

The Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) leads the development and dissemination of innovative programs and tools to support the mental health and wellness of Canadians. Through its unique mandate from the Government of Canada, the MHCC supports federal, provincial and territorial governments, as well as organizations, implement sound public policy. The MHCC’s current mandate aims to deliver on priority areas identified in the Mental Health Strategy for Canada to align with its strategic plan.

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Suicide prevention

How to identify and respond to indications of suicidal behaviour. Evidence-based strategies to...

Last updated on: Apr. 30, 2025

Leader support for employees who are caregivers

Tips to support employees who are also caring for loved ones. Understanding and flexibility can...

Last updated on: Oct. 2, 2024

Implementation for psychological health and safety

Learn how to embed psychological health and safety (PHS) approaches at work. These ideas and...

Last updated on: Sep. 30, 2024

History of peer support

Peer support began as a way to offer compassionate support to those with mental health and...

Last updated on: Sep. 30, 2024

Employees' role in psychological health and safety

This is a free online program for all employees. They can learn how to contribute to a...

Last updated on: Sep. 30, 2024

Employee assistance programs and mental health issues

Improve your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to respond to mental health-related issues. At your...

Last updated on: Sep. 30, 2024