Garett Surcon

Chairperson

“My support of CMHA comes from seeing family, friends and colleagues deal with mental health challenges where, in some cases, just hanging on is a daily struggle. I also live in a community where the effects of metal health and addictions are visible around us. I want to contribute in whatever way I can to an agency that is a strong voice of advocacy as well as a direct support for our loved ones and our community.”

Monique Levesque-Pharoah

Vice Chairperson

“In my years working for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, many formally timid breast cancer survivors became stronger when sharing their stories. As a CMHA board member, I look forward to hearing the courageous stories of lived experience. I believe the sharing of these stories will strengthen our knowledge, and enable us to make a positive difference.”

Jeremy Bereza

Treasurer

“I support CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg because the organization’s advocacy and programs support healthy people, stronger communities, and a better society.”

Colin Findlay

Secretary

“I support CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg because it promotes the mental well-being of all individuals in our community and provides those persons experiencing mental health issues and their families with the resources they need in order to manage crisis situations and to maintain their long-term mental health.  Having family and friends with lived experience magnifies the importance of these resources to our community and CHMA does great work to ensure they are accessible to everyone.”

Marlin Froese

Director

“I support CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg because five out of five of us are impacted by mental health, and I want to be part of improving the mental health of Manitobans.”

Reid Hartry

Director and National Board Representative

“I am involved with CMHA to support equitable and culturally respectful mental health supports for all Manitobans. I believe we are moving in positive direction but still have work to do ensuring things continue to move in a positive direction and ensuring the voices and needs of all Manitobans are heard and that we work with all our funders to make programs and services available and easy to access where and when they and required.”

Damon Johnston

Director

“I support CMHA because there is no health without mental health – it is the foundation of our physical, social, and spiritual well-being.”

Kirsten Kruse

Director

“I support CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg because it is a strong well run organization dedicated towards ending the stigma surrounding mental health (and addictions) and it provides resources and opportunities for people who are dealing with mental health struggles.”

Deb Radi

Past Chairperson

“I support CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg because I believe that individual and community capacity is built by offering high quality, evidence based learning experiences that break down stigma which CMHA offers by creating a space and place for positive mental health promotion for all.”

Sam Raposo

Director

“I support CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg because its advocacy promotes: respect and acceptance of the human rights of persons with mental illness; and the elimination of stigma and discrimination”

Ken Reddig

Director

“Our family has received help for various mental illnesses over the years so I say thank you by supporting CMHA Manitoba and Winnipeg so it can help others.”

Louis Sorin

Director

“My support for CMHA is grounded in the belief that Mental Health is a human right. As Canadians we have the right to supports, services and treatments that protect families and communities, promote quality of life, recovery and meaningful inclusion. We all benefit from the work that CMHA does each day to reach these goals.”