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CMHA HKPR earns Exemplary Standing, the highest level of recognition by Accreditation Canada.
Accreditation Canada issued its formal decision letter congratulating Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge branch for achieving Accreditation with Exemplary Standing, its highest possible designation.
Every four years, a team of Accreditation Canada surveyors are invited to CMHA HKPR to evaluate hundreds of criteria, based on best practices in the areas of health care quality and safety.
During the on-site accreditation survey in May 2026, surveyors recognized CMHA HKPR for its extensive range of community-based mental health, addictions, housing, crisis intervention, and support services serving individuals throughout the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, and Peterborough regions. The report commends the organization’s compassionate, client-focused approach, strong governance, commitment to continuous quality improvement, and extensive collaboration with community partners.
Key strengths identified include:
- A strong culture of innovation, compassion, and collaboration.
- Meaningful partnerships with healthcare, social service, housing, and justice sector organizations.
- A commitment to people-centred and relationship-based care.
- High levels of staff engagement, workforce stability, and leadership effectiveness.
- Robust quality improvement, risk management, and ethical decision-making frameworks.
- Effective communication strategies and community engagement initiatives.
Opportunities for continued growth include expanding service presence in rural communities, enhancing communication with community partners, strengthening performance measurement and data analytics, and continuing efforts related to equity, diversity, inclusion, reconciliation, and cultural safety.
Overall, the report recognizes CMHA HKPR as a highly respected and effective community mental health organization that is making a significant positive impact on individuals, families, and communities while demonstrating a strong commitment to ongoing improvement and service excellence.
