About ATTCH Niagara

At ATTCH Niagara, we are passionate about helping people heal life’s hurts. We are a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to providing trauma-informed therapy to those who face barriers to care, as well as providing training to build capacity for trauma-informed response and trauma-specialized care in organizations and communities.

Our office is a busy, invigorating environment where our supervisors, therapists, and trainers oversee programs that change lives daily. We live our mission, and we are looking for strategic leaders to help us scale that impact.

The Opportunity: Strategic Leadership

As a small, high-impact organization, ATTCH Niagara relies on a Board of Directors that is deeply engaged. As we grow, we are expanding our reach through our training branch, which is designed to disseminate trauma-informed best practices across the region while also generating sustainable revenue to support the delivery of free and low cost trauma specialized therapy to those who need it most. We are seeking dedicated board members who are committed to our mission and can provide the governance and strategic oversight necessary to support this evolution.

We are looking for individuals who want to make a tangible difference and are ready to contribute their professional expertise to a growing, mission-driven organization.

We Are Seeking Expertise In:

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the following areas to help us navigate our next phase of growth:

• Fundraising & Marketing: Strategic communication and resource development to expand our community reach and impact.Legal & Licensing: Experience with contract law, intellectual property, and licensing agreements to support our training initiatives and organizational partnerships.
• Emergency Response & Policing: We are seeking individuals with experience in emergency services, crisis intervention, or law enforcement who understand the intersection of trauma and public safety. Your insight will help us refine our trauma-informed response protocols.
• Research & Evaluation: We are looking for a research-minded professional to help us measure the efficacy of our programs, analyze outcomes, and contribute to the evidence base for trauma-informed care.
• Community & Faith-Based Leadership: We invite leaders from faith-based and community organizations to join us. Your perspective is vital in ensuring our services are accessible, culturally safe, and integrated into the broader social fabric of Niagara.
• Medical/Clinical Leadership: We are seeking medical professionals (Physicians, Nurse Practitioners) who recognize the link between complex trauma and physical health outcomes to help bridge the gap between mental health and primary care.
• Board Governance: Experience in policy development, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership.
• Business Administration & Finance: Expertise in scaling operations, financial oversight, and sustainable non-profit management.

Why Join Our Board?

• High-Impact Governance: Use your professional skills to help us navigate the complexities of a growing organization.
• Mission Alignment: Partner with a passionate team that is setting the standard for trauma-informed care across the Province.
• Community Change: Directly contribute to an organization that provides essential mental health services to those who need them most.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Join a unique board that brings together leaders from law, medicine, research, and community advocacy. You will be part of a cross-sector team working to solve the most complex mental health challenges in our region.

Commitment & Diversity

• Time Commitment: Approximately 3–5 hours per month (includes 10 board meetings per year, committee work, and preparation).
• Diversity & Inclusion: ATTCH Niagara strives to be a culturally competent organization. We are committed to a board that reflects the diverse makeup of the Niagara region, including Indigenous, Francophone, multi-cultural, and 2SLGBTQ+ communities. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience.

How to Apply

We are looking for leaders who are ready to apply their professional expertise to help us scale our mission. If you are committed to making a difference and working with a passionate team, we invite you to connect with us.

Please complete the linked application here.

Note: We appreciate all interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.