Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing, affecting how people think, feel, act, handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Good mental health is not merely the absence of mental illness but includes the ability to function effectively and cope with life's challenges. In Canada, mental health services are primarily provincial responsibility through healthcare systems, though significant gaps exist. Municipalities encounter mental health issues through police and emergency services responding to crises, homelessness services, public health programs, and workplace supports for employees. Increasing awareness has prompted calls for better mental health resources at all government levels.