CMC 2025 COMING SOON
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to connect, learn and grow this year at the Community and Mental Health Convention.
What We Do
In a world where mental health care is often fragmented and inaccessible, we saw a need—a need for connection, collaboration, and community. That’s why we created the Community and Mental Health Convention (CMC): a unique gathering that brings together professionals, organisations, and change-makers from across the mental health landscape to unite around one purpose—strengthening mental health care through collaboration.
We are the only event of its kind in Cape Town that welcomes mental health champions from non-profit organisations, government departments, private practices, and educational institutions into one space. Together, we share tools, knowledge, and innovations that make a real difference in our communities.
But CMC is more than just an event. It’s a movement.
A space where puzzle pieces come together—each piece representing the stories, services, and skills of people who care deeply about mental wellness.
Why We Exist
Mental health doesn’t live in silos. Yet too often, support systems are disconnected, leaving both practitioners and communities without the resources they need. At CMC, we believe the only way forward is together.
Whether it’s trauma-informed counselling, neurodiversity advocacy, substance use support, or the latest in brain science—we bring it all into one room. We exist to connect these pieces, so that practitioners are empowered, services are strengthened, and communities are uplifted.
How We Do It
Collaboration Over Competition
We bring together sectors that often work in isolation, creating space for genuine partnerships and cross-sector growth.
Practical Tools for Real Impact
Every session, workshop, and conversation is designed to give professionals tools they can immediately use—no fluff, just hands-on support.
Voices That Matter
We showcase powerful speakers like—all focused on topics that are shaping the future of mental health.
A Community-Driven Approach
We’re grassroots and grounded. Our event doesn’t belong to a big company—it belongs to the people working on the ground to make change happen.
Join Our Community
Together, We’re Piecing Together Mental Health
When you support CMC, you’re not just funding an event—you’re investing in the future of community-based mental health in South Africa. You’re helping us build bridges between professionals, organisations, and sectors. And you’re making sure that mental health support becomes stronger, more connected, and more compassionate for all.
