The local branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association has responded to a provincial CMHA decision to revoke their charter.

It will formally terminate their agreement and local officials say they learned of the move in an email last Friday.

Executive Director of the local branch Margi Woods Clarke says they were under undue pressure to commit to an integration process before completing their own investigation, and before ensuring all their obligations would be met by integration their charter was revoked.

“To say that I am sad is an understatement,” said Woods Clarke. “To revoke the charter of a CMHA Branch with this legacy while conducting its due diligence, not for a legal, financial or service issue is beyond comprehension. I am grateful for the support of our partners who have reached out and the commitment of our incredible staff and Board of Directors as we navigate this process. l would like to take this time to reassure all those receiving services that we will do our best to minimize and ideally eliminate any service disruption.”

Having served the community for 42 years, CMHA Nipissing says they have multiple formal agreements with local services agencies and will continue to offer the best service possible and will continue to be responsive to our community.

The statement says they will honour their commitments as they determine their future and will also honour requests of their multiple donors and their belief in the branch.

 

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