Message from the Chair

In the six years that I have been part of the CAMH Foundation Board of Directors, I've seen many encouraging developments resulting from the generosity of our donors and the skill and passion of CAMH staff. I have witnessed groundbreaking research, improvements in care, advances in education and health promotion, and our recently launched Transforming Lives public awareness campaign, which has made a significant contribution to our efforts to change public attitudes toward addiction and mental illness.

One of the most powerful developments has been the evolution of camh's vision to transform the highly stigmatized and outdated Queen Street site to allow better integration of research, care, education and health promotion-a new kind of hospital for the 21st century.

The new hospital will contribute to the wonderful urban renewal taking place in Toronto; its innovative design will weave seamlessly into the vibrant Queen Street West neighbourhood. We believe camh's pioneering vision will be a model for other parts of the world, and add to Toronto's reputation as a world-class city.

The CAMH Foundation Board and all of our volunteer leaders are committed to doing whatever it takes to raise the funds needed to realize this vision. The people who find the strength and courage to come to CAMH for help get the best care available. Soon, they will be welcomed in a healing and dignified environment, conducive to recovery that will help enable their successful transition back into the community.

It is an exciting time for CAMH and its Foundation. I can't think of a cause more important, more timely or more deserving of our dedication, expertise and support.

Timothy R. Price
Chair, Board of Directors
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation

 

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