Our team

Alice Charasse (she / her), Executive Director

Holder of a master’s degree in criminal law and criminology, Alice was involved for nearly ten years as a manager within social organizations and groups, mainly in mental health! She is also a trainer at the Health and Recovery Learning Center (Recovery College). Recognized for her qualities as an analytical, creative and loyal manager, her contagious dynamism and her audacity allow the teams, board of directors and partners who work with her to transform challenges into opportunities. Within the team, Alice wishes to deploy all necessary efforts so that the ACSM Branch of Montreal becomes the reference in mental health for the Montreal population.

Fanny Gravel-Patry, PhD (she / her), Mental Health Promotion Advisor

Passionate about communication, research, and education, with a strong interest in women’s mental health and social media, Fanny holds a PhD in Communication Studies from Concordia University. Her academic practice and expertise in mental health is strongly informed by her experiential knowledge.
As part of her work at the CMHA Montreal branch, Fanny brings her social commitment to the service of individual and collective mental health, working to reduce inequalities in access to care. Convinced that mental health is a fundamental right, she develops and supports inclusive and tailored initiatives to meet the needs of the most vulnerable populations and promote well-being.

Caroline Mfuta (she / her), Coordination of training

Caroline Mfuta holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology from the Université de Montréal and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in counseling at the Université de Sherbrooke. She’s responsible for mental health training at the CMHA – Montreal Branch, where she designs, leads, and coordinates workshops, conferences, and training sessions tailored to diverse audiences.

Driven by an inclusive approach and strong intercultural sensitivity, Caroline uses her academic expertise and personal experience to support people from immigrant backgrounds and marginalized communities. She’s actively involved in developing accessible, caring support services that address diverse realities.