Our Mission

Umbrella actively promotes understanding, acceptance and support for people affected by substance use and mental health issues through advocacy, education and other assistance.

Our Vision

That, someday, communities will embrace and support all those affected by substance use and mental health problems

Our Defining Values

Respect
We strive to accept each individual’s reality without judgment.  We meet people where they are.  We are informed, as they are, by their life experiences.

Empowerment
Through our actions, we seek to engage all members of our community, enlighten them on substance use and mental health issues, and empower them to make a difference.

Leadership
We recognize that complex issues are often resolved by a series of simple acts, and that effective leadership can occur, not just within our organization, but throughout the larger community.

Trust
We will earn a high degree of public trust through effective collaboration with all those affected by substance use.  We recognize that good work does the most good when freely shared.

Hope
Through our actions, we change the way those who struggle with substance use issues, mental illness and homelessness see themselves and are seen by others.

Honour
In all of our dealings, internally and externally, our staff and directors will operate with the soundest principles of honesty and good character.