Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health

Name

Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health

Legal name

Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health

Website

https://ccsmh.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geriatric Mental Health Education and Clinical Guidelines

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health & Cognitive Support Coordination (Dementia, Depression, SUD) (HSABAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) & Mental Health Programs (BPADAIAK)

Keywords

• Seniors mental health
• Clinical practice guidelines
• Geriatric psychiatry resources
• Dementia care education
• Healthcare professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Markham

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting older adults' mental health. CCSMH is a program of the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP), a charitable organization. Charitable Registration #893128561RR0001. Official income tax receipts automatically issued for donations of $20 or more.
2. Print Resource Sales: Sale of print copies of clinical guidelines, brochures, pocket cards and other educational materials through print reservation service.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) develops and disseminates evidence-based national clinical guidelines, patient and care partner educational resources (brochures, pocket cards, infographics, toolkits), and professional development programs (National ECHO Program, eLearning modules) covering key mental health conditions affecting older adults in Canada, including anxiety, depression, BPSD, delirium, suicide risk, social isolation and loneliness, mental health in long-term care, and substance use. Most digital resources are offered free of charge; print copies are sold through a print reserve store.

Product overview

The Canadian Coalition for Seniors' Mental Health (CCSMH) is a non-profit organization (established 2002, program of the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry) focused on improving older adults' mental health through evidence-based resources, clinical guidelines, and professional development. The organization offers a portfolio of clinical guidelines covering Anxiety, BPSD (Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia), Depression, Delirium, Suicide Risk/Prevention, Social Isolation and Loneliness, and Mental Health in Long-Term Care. Key products include the Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit (an online library of 300+ free resources), national clinical guidelines, the National ECHO Program for professional development, eLearning modules on cannabis use, clinician pocket cards, and patient/care partner brochures. Resources are available in multiple languages including English, French, Punjabi, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Hindi. The organization does not offer a technology platform but provides downloadable PDF resources, print materials, and online tools for healthcare professionals and older adults.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Behaviours in Dementia Toolkit Online library of over 300 free, practical resources that help healthcare providers, care partners, and families understand and respond to dementia-related changes in mood or behaviour.
• Canadian Guidelines for the Assessment and Treatment of Anxiety in Older Adults First-of-its-kind national clinical guidelines to help health, mental health, and social care providers with the assessment and treatment of anxiety in older adults.
• Canadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Assessing and Managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) Evidence-based recommendations to assess and manage Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia, developed with input from people living with dementia, care partners, and health care professionals across Canada.
• Canadian Clinical Guidelines on Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults First Canadian and first international clinical guidelines to support health and social service providers to assess and address social isolation and loneliness among older adults.
• Canadian Guidelines on Prevention, Assessment and Treatment of Depression in Older Adults Best practice clinical guidelines to support health care professionals when working with older adults who may be depressed.
• Canadian Clinical Guidelines on Delirium in Older Adults Best-practice clinical guidelines to support health care professionals when working with older adults who are experiencing delirium.
• Canadian Clinical Guidelines on the Assessment of Suicide Risk and Prevention of Suicide in Older Adults Best-practice clinical guidelines to support health care professionals when working with older adults who may be having thoughts of self-harm; endorsed by the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention, Canadian Psychological Association, and Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry.
• National ECHO Program: Older Adult Mental Health Virtual professional development program featuring webinars on various mental health topics for healthcare professionals working with older adults.
• eLearning Modules: Cannabis Use Among Older Adults Free and accredited eLearning modules for healthcare professionals on cannabis use among older adults.
• Clinician Pocket Cards Pocket-sized reference cards for healthcare professionals on assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, delirium, social isolation and loneliness, and suicide risk in older adults.
• Collaborative C.A.R.E. Tool Interactive evidence-based clinical pathway tool for social isolation and loneliness, spanning initial interaction through treatment and resolution.
• 94 Voices Report Research report compiled from 94 health care and social service professionals across Canada, containing real practice stories and insights on addressing social isolation and loneliness with older adults.
• Mental Health and Fraud Resources Resources addressing the mental health impacts of financial fraud on older adults, including handouts for older adults and guidance for healthcare practitioners.
• Anxiety Brochure and Symptom Resources Educational brochures and symptom checklists for older adults and care partners about anxiety in older adults, including downloadable resources in multiple languages.
• Depression Brochure and Resources Educational brochures about depression for older adults available in English, French, Hindi, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Punjabi, along with infographics on treatment options.
• BPSD Brochure and Education Resources Brochures, infographics, and educational resources about Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia for people living with dementia, families, and care partners.
• Substance Use Resources Resources covering alcohol use, benzodiazepines, cannabis, and opioids in older adults, including brochures and digital posters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Created first Canadian clinical guidelines for anxiety in older adults (2024)
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• brainXchangeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hosted joint Forum on Financial Fraud virtual event in May 2025 addressing mental health impacts of financial fraud on older adults.
• 211.ca (United Way Centraide Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner organization in the Social Connection Champions initiative, supporting awareness of social connections resources for older adults.
• Canadian Alliance for Social Connection and Health (CASCH)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner organization collaborating on guidelines dissemination and social connection initiatives for older adults.
• Canadian Institute for Social PrescribingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner in promoting social prescribing approaches to address social isolation and loneliness in older adults.
• Genwell - Human Connection MovementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner organization working to advance human connection and combat social isolation among older adults.
• Healthcare Excellence CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner organization supporting excellence in healthcare, collaborating on seniors' mental health initiatives.
• HelpAge CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partner organization dedicated to the rights and well-being of older adults, collaborating on seniors' mental health advocacy.
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaborated on developing the report 'Supporting Mental Health and Well-Being in Community Residential Care Settings' published in 2021.
• Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry (CAGP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002CCSMH began as a project of CAGP and continues to operate with CAGP Board of Directors oversight. CCSMH is a program of CAGP, a charitable organization. They co-present the Annual Scientific Meeting and annual awards together. This is a foundational organizational relationship.
• Behavioural Supports OntariominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting healthcare professionals working with seniors experiencing behavioural changes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Canadian Mental Health Association: National charitable organization in Canada that advocates for and supports people with mental illness through education, resources, and policy advocacy. Comparable to CCSMH in mental health education and advocacy mandate, though CMHA covers all ages while CCSMH specializes in seniors.
• Healthcare Excellence Canada: Federal healthcare improvement organization that develops tools, guidelines, and quality improvement programs across Canadian healthcare. Comparable as a healthcare knowledge translation organization, though broader in scope than CCSMH's senior mental health focus.

Direct peers

• Mental Health Commission of Canada: Federally funded Canadian organization that develops national mental health policy, strategies, and knowledge translation resources. Directly comparable to CCSMH as a national-level mental health knowledge and policy organization, though with a broader population focus rather than senior-specific.
• Alzheimer Society of Canada: National Canadian charity dedicated to people affected by dementia, providing educational resources, care guidelines, and support programs. Comparable to CCSMH in the dementia/BPSD focus area where both organizations develop educational materials and clinical guidance for healthcare providers and care partners.
• HelpAge Canada: Canadian nonprofit dedicated to the rights and well-being of older adults. Direct peer in seniors' advocacy and well-being education, and an active partner of CCSMH on initiatives addressing social isolation and mental health among older adults.
• brainXchange: Canadian knowledge translation platform focused on brain health, dementia, and mental health in older adults. Comparable to CCSMH in providing educational resources and professional development for healthcare providers serving seniors with dementia and mental health needs.

Regional players

• Mental Health America: Largest US-based nonprofit addressing mental health needs through advocacy, education, and resource development. Comparable to CCSMH as a national mental health education and advocacy organization, though operating in the US rather than Canadian market.
• National Council on Aging: US nonprofit focused on improving the lives of older adults through evidence-based programs, advocacy, and partnerships. Comparable to CCSMH in serving the aging population with resources and education, though primarily US-focused rather than Canadian.

Emerging players

• Canadian Centre for Aging and Brain Health Innovation: Canadian organization accelerating innovation in aging and brain health through partnerships with healthcare organizations. Comparable in serving the geriatric mental health and brain health space, with a more innovation-focused approach than CCSMH's guidelines-driven model.

Others

• International Psychogeriatric Association: International professional organization focused on mental health of older adults, bringing together clinicians and researchers in geriatric psychiatry. Comparable as a global authority in geriatric mental health, though focused on professional membership rather than direct public resource provision like CCSMH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CCSMH_CCSMPA
• Xx.com/ccsmh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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