Central Alberta Region
The Red Deer Rebels and Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Central Alberta Branch are teaming up to raise awareness about the importance of mental health during an upcoming Red Deer Rebels home game playing against Moose Jaw. The Rebels game on Feb 9 at 7 PM will feature: A CMHA-run kiosk so fans can learn […]Continue readingCMHA and Red Deer Rebels Talk Today Game on Feb. 9
Many people living with a mental illness report that negative stereotypes about mental illness, and the resulting potential for discrimination, cause them more suffering than the illness itself. As a result, two thirds of those suffering from mental illness are too afraid to seek the help that they need. Mental illness affects people of all […]Continue readingBell Let’s Talk Day Today to Fight Stigma Every Day
You are not alone. The Canadian Mental Health Association is seeking information on your lived experience to understand the impact of depression on the lives of Albertans. Your participation in a focus group centered on depression will help the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Alberta Division gain a greater understanding of the impact depression has […]Continue readingCMHA Alberta seeks to change the lives of those living with depression
Where: CMHA Learning Annex 4911 51 Street, Suite 404, Red Deer, AB When: October 5th 2018 at 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Cost: $100.00 Lunch Included Registration Information Attendance is limited. To register by phone, please call our office at 403-342-2266 and ask to speak to education program staff. To register now online, click on […]Continue readingCompassion Fatigue Workshop
Ryan Langlois has a story to tell. The journey through his mental health struggles and his road to healing is one that is all too common. Ryan will be walking 1 hour a day for 30 days starting September 4th, to raise awareness and funding for CMHA – Central region. With a little help from […]Continue readingRyan Langlois has a story to tell
CMHA offers free courses and support groups to help people recognize and develop their own resourcefulness and awareness as they support themselves or their loved one’s well-being. All of our courses and groups are a partnership between compassionate CMHA facilitators, many of whom identify as peers, and participants who are experts by experience! Everyone – […]Continue readingThere is so much free education at CMHA. Which is right for you?
The Canadian Mental Health Association’s annual Mental Health Week is May 7-13, 2018 Each May, Canadians in communities, schools, workplaces and the House of Commons rally around CMHA Mental Health Week. 2018 marks the 67th annual CMHA Mental Health Week. Mental Health Week is led by the Canadian Mental Health Association, which is also celebrating […]Continue readingMental Health Week is May 7-13
Behind Every Person Christine Stewart, Executive Director, CMHA Central Alberta Thank you so much for coming to our Cardboard Stories presentation. A little history on this project – We actually received funding from RBC back in 2013 for a “Stigma Reduction Video Project”. There were a few attempts at this project, but for a variety […]Continue readingBehind every person there is a story
Our goal The Speak Up for Mental Health Survey will help CMHA create new educational programs that are responsive to community needs and that reflect the best of the innovative and well-tested educational programs that are available. We are reaching out to all of Central Alberta, not just people who live and work in the […]Continue readingAbout our Speak Up for Mental Health Survey
CMHA Speak Up for Mental Health Survey Invites Community Voices to Plan Mental Health Education in Central Alberta Red Deer, November 6, 2017: Canadian Mental Health Association Central Alberta has been committed to improving the mental health and wellness in our community through education since its founding over 50 years ago. Today they are pleased […]Continue readingMedia Release: Speak Up for Mental Health