- To provide a forum for communication and the exchange of ideas.
- To promote the health and well-being of people who are at risk of experiencing mental illness and/or emotional distress.
- To promote the development of mental health services that are responsive to the needs and wishes of consumers and the community.
- To collaborate with consumers/survivors and family groups.
- To collaborate and clarify our roles with mental health professionals.
- To lobby on behalf of mental health nursing for the recognition of, and positive image of mental health nursing.
- To promote awareness of the practice of mental health nursing.
- To serve as a liaison with RNAO and CNA and certification of mental health nurses.
- To promote professional growth and best practices in changing mental health care trends.
- To support the participation of mental health nurses in education and research.
MHNIG promotes the health and well-being of people who are at-risk of experiencing mental illness and/or emotional distress as well as promoting mental health services which are responsive to the needs and wishes of individuals with lived experience and the community. Furthermore, the MHNIG promotes the role of the Registered Nurses & Nurse practitioners in serving individuals with mental health concerns.