The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) officially partnered on May 24, 2016, expanding the mental health and suicide-awareness program Talk Today. CMHA Central Alberta Region is pleased to be working with the Red Deer Rebels for our first Talk Today event on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Talk Today Press […]Continue readingTalk Today
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Wednesday January 25 is 2017 Bell Let’s Talk Day
CMHA Central Alberta Region is delighted to be an active participant in 2017 Bell Let’s Talk, which takes place on Wednesday, January 25. It’s a great day to start a conversation about mental health and fighting stigma in your school, workplace or community. On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate 5¢ more towards mental […]Continue readingWednesday January 25 is 2017 Bell Let’s Talk Day
Winter-Spring 2017 Educational Programs
We are pleased to announce the following CMHA Central Alberta educational programming schedule for winter-spring 2017. Working with the Centre for Suicide Prevention (CSP), CMHA Central Alberta Region educates people with the information, knowledge and skills necessary to respond to people at risk of suicide. CMHA and CSP teach prevention because prevention is the only […]Continue readingWinter-Spring 2017 Educational Programs
CMHA Central Alberta Region Supports Mental Illness Awareness Week
MEDIA ADVISORY: For immediate release: CMHA Central Alberta Region Supports Mental Illness Awareness Week October 2-8 Download PDF: Mental Illness Awareness Week 2016 Red Deer, October 3, 2016 – The first full week of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) began Sunday October 2 and CMHA Central Alberta and executive director Trish McAllister-Hall is available for interviews. […]Continue readingCMHA Central Alberta Region Supports Mental Illness Awareness Week
Walk for Wellness and Suicide Prevention
CMHA is pleased to partner with the wonderful people of Lacombe to walk for wellness and suicide prevention on Wednesday evening, September 21. Download the PDF poster. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 Lacombe Memorial Centre 5214 50 Ave. Lacombe AB Everyone is welcome to participate in any or all portions of the event: 5:00 pm—Snacks and […]Continue readingWalk for Wellness and Suicide Prevention
It’s Not Too Early to Think About Fall Education at CMHA
CMHA Central Alberta offers both daytime and evening courses and workshops. Here is a sneak-peak at the upcoming fall schedule for three of our most popular courses: Art of Friendship; Wellness Recovery Action Planning; and Living Life to the Full. Download PDF: Fall Courses at CMHA Central Alberta Living Life to the Full is intended for anyone. […]Continue readingIt’s Not Too Early to Think About Fall Education at CMHA
Trauma and Disaster: Helping Our helpers, Helping Ourselves
We all want to do our part to help those who have been impacted by disaster. It is important to remember this includes helping ourselves! Vicarious Trauma: You do not have to experience a traumatic event first-hand in order to experience trauma connected to the event. Vicarious trauma refers to negative impacts on your physical […]Continue readingTrauma and Disaster: Helping Our helpers, Helping Ourselves
CMHA employment opportunities May 2016
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)-Central Alberta is a not for profit organization with over 50 years of experience helping vulnerable people in our community. We are a growing organization focused on forward thinking, community building, and changing the conversation around mental health. Three new full time positions are now available. You can download PDF copies […]Continue readingCMHA employment opportunities May 2016
Hats On! For Mental Health 2016
CMHA, The Alberta Teacher’s Association and Global Television partner together throughout the year to raise awareness of mental health. This year, ATA Local 80 conducted their first ever fundraising bondspiel in March, and then presented the cheque to CMHA Executive Director Trish McAllister-Hall on May 4 in celebration of Hat’s On for Mental Health 2016. […]Continue readingHats On! For Mental Health 2016
Get Loud for CMHA’s 65th annual Mental Health Week
Media Release For Immediate Release CMHA’s 65th annual Mental Health Week is fast approaching (May 2-8). And again this year, CMHA is asking Canadians to GET LOUD for mental health! Get Loud for CMHA’s 65th annual Mental Health Week! Getting loud means speaking up to stop the discrimination and the stigma that often go hand […]Continue readingGet Loud for CMHA’s 65th annual Mental Health Week