Our Mission
To provide a national forum for nurses from all designations (RPN, RN, NP, LPN, RPN-ON) with an interest in mental health to learn, grow, unite, and influence health policy and decision makers to make a sustainable positive change in the mental health for all.
Our Vision
Mental Health Care is an integral part of every nurses’ practice.
Our Values
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Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity
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Partnership
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Respect
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Compassion
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Curiosity
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Courage
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Justice
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Evidence
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Innovation
Our Story
CFMHN’s membership of nurses of all nursing designations (RN, RPN, NP, LPN, RPN-ON) work in a variety of settings that provide mental health nursing intervention to individuals, families, and communities.
CFMHN’s primary objectives are to assure national leadership in the development and application of nursing standards that inform and affect psychiatric and mental health nursing practice; examine and influence government policy, and address national issues related to mental health and mental illness; communicate and collaborate with national and international groups that share professional interests; and, facilitate excellence in psychiatric and mental health nursing by providing members with educational and networking resources and opportunities.
Part of the Federation’s aim to advance PMH nursing in Canada involves a strategic communications strategy comprised of an interactive website, networking opportunities, and involvement at conferences and with national organizations such as the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) and Canada’s Mental Health Commission, the Schizophrenia Society of Canada, and more.
The CFMHN hosts a national conference every other year providing opportunity for PMH nurses to come together from across Canada, sharing news, updates, research, experience, and a wealth of knowledge over several days of conferencing and networking.
The Federation was formed in 1988.
CFMHN’s National Office is located in Ontario. The Board of Directors has representatives based on a skills matrix, from different georgraphical regions. Regular board meetings are held by teleconference.
As a national voice for the specialty of mental health nursing, the CFMHN prides itself in delivering relevant education, strong advocacy for member issues, national standards of practice. Join us and become part of the voice.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Provincial Representatives
(from West to East)
About Us
The Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses (CFMHN) is the only national voice for psychiatric and mental health nursing in Canada. Our members include Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses and Nurse Practitioners from coast to coast to coast.
We are linked with two other national powerhouses for our advocacy work: the Canadian Nurses’ Association and the Canadian Alliance of Mental Illness and Mental Health. See below for our full mission, vision and values!
