For Immediate Release March 15, 2020 – With so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it can take a toll on us not only physically but mentally. With the closure of services, schools and workplaces and the rising number of cases of the virus in our province, it can be hard to not become […]Continue readingThe Canadian Mental Health Association in Alberta Recommends Strategies to Maintain Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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CMHA Closed to the Public due to Covid-19
Our first priority at CMHA has always been the health and well-being of our participants, public, and staff members. Public health officials continue to advise that social distancing is the most effective strategy to prevent the spread of COVID-19; therefore, CMHA Central Alberta will be closed to the public due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) until further […]Continue readingCMHA Closed to the Public due to Covid-19
CMHA Education Programs and Recovery College are Moving
At the current time, because of the Covid 19 pandemic, we are not accepting registration for courses beginning before May 1. Support groups are also on hold, for now. Our Recovery College website is now live www.recoverycollegecentralalberta.ca . Our first priority at CMHA has always been the health and well-being of our students, public, and staff […]Continue readingCMHA Education Programs and Recovery College are Moving
Winter 2020 Recovery College Courses Scheduled
We will be offering a “winter semester” during January and February this year. And for the first time, we are including the eight week Finding Your Balance Course for Caregivers.You can register on-line at http://recoverycollegecentralalberta.ca. We can also register you over the phone! Call our education program at 403-342-2266. Download the schedule: Upcoming Courses. This is […]Continue readingWinter 2020 Recovery College Courses Scheduled
5 ways to social media-proof your mental health
5 ways to social media-proof your mental health We’re living in a digital age with friend requests, notifications and “likes” popping up left, right and centre. Today, it seems almost everyone is using social media – in fact, 94 per cent of people in Canada have at least one social media account.[1] Whether it’s Facebook, Snapchat, […]Continue reading5 ways to social media-proof your mental health
Ryan Langlois’s 2019 #Let’s Walk
You can learn more about #LetsWalk and donate to support Ryan’s efforts to raise money for our Crisis Counselling service here. The 2019 #letswalk campaign is here. Last year was such an incredible and inspiring experience that our good friend Ryan Langlois knew #letswalk needed to become an annual event. So from Sept 3 – […]Continue readingRyan Langlois’s 2019 #Let’s Walk
Fall 2019 Professional Education
The fall two day Facilitator Training workshop and our fall two day ASIST and 1/2 day ASIST workshops are open for registration. We do not anticipate adding additional professional education workshops in 2019. There are fees associated with all of our professional education courses. We may be able to provide financial support to people with […]Continue readingFall 2019 Professional Education
Recovery College Central Alberta launches this fall
Have you heard the news? New recovery colleges will improve access to mental health and addiction recovery services using an innovative peer support model. And Recovery College Central Alberta launches this fall! […]Continue readingRecovery College Central Alberta launches this fall
Making Mental Health Matter in Alberta – 2019 Election Toolkit
(This article first appeared on the CMHA Alberta website) Welcome to the Canadian Mental Health Association Election 2019 Tool Kit. The Tool Kit has been designed to provide you with materials to support your efforts in advocating for better mental health outcomes in Alberta. The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Alberta Division is happy to be a voice advocating […]Continue readingMaking Mental Health Matter in Alberta – 2019 Election Toolkit
Faces of CMHA: “5 things to know about peer support”
Yes, we have Peer Support at CMHA Central Alberta Check out our support groups! Caregiver Connections: drop-in peer support for family members and caregivers. Friendship Circle drop-in peer support for people with mental health concerns Both WRAP and Art of Friendship were designed to focus on peer values and are facilitated by CMHA staff with […]Continue readingFaces of CMHA: “5 things to know about peer support”