Mental Illness Caregivers Association of Canada
MICA is a non-profit organization comprised of family members, caregivers and consumers, incorporated as an association in November 2008. MICA is committed to assisting caregivers and their members manage the effects of serious and persistent mental illness and/or addictions through education, guidance and support including how to navigate the mental health and/or addiction systems.
Objectives
- Assisting caregivers in the navigation of the mental health and/or addiction system to locate services.
- Organizing facilitated peer support group meetings and workshops.
- Family educational workshops.
- Actively recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to assist the functioning of MICA and to become knowledgeable and valued members of their mental health/addiction coummunity.
- Establishing collaborative partnerships with health care organizations to provide education and public awareness.
Programs and Activities
- Policy development in mental health/addiction policies through participation in committees with the Local Integrated Health Network in Ontario..
- Liaison with the Ottawa Family Advocacy Centre.
- Family educational workshops.
- Sponsorship of the Friendship Support Group.
- Supporting workshops for the Ottawa Branches of the Schizophrenia Society and NAMI Family-to-Family Programs Ontario including educational courses and support groups; and,
- MICA members are represented on the Board of Directors of the Royal Ottawa Hospital Mental Illness Centre.
Membership
Membership in MICA is free.
- Becoming a MICA member will give you an opportunity to have a stronger voice, and be supported by family members who have had experience navigating the mental health system
- Simply fill out the Registration Form (under Registration on the main Menu) and we will contact you
Volunteers
Paul McIntyre | President |
John Hall | Vice-President |
Terry Ranger | Vice-President |
Madeleine Bertrand | Secretary |
Leona Miller | Treasurer |
Sandra Macpherson | Executive Member |
Peter Trussler | Executive Member |
Len Wall | Executive Member |
