Alberta Brain Injury Network (ABIN) – Central Region is part of a province wide network servicing adults with an acquired brain injury and their families. Our program at CMHA Central Alberta serves people in Stettler, Rimbey, Wetaskiwin, and surrounding areas as well as those in Red Deer. Service Coordinators provide: Support: Identifying and responding to the needs […]Continue readingAlberta Brain Injury Network (ABIN)
Our Services
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides recovery-focused services for people of all ages and their families. Follow the links below for details.
Art for Wellness
Art for Wellness is a free six week program for people interested in exploring their creativity and wellness in a relaxed and enjoyable group setting. […]Continue readingArt for Wellness
Art of Friendship
One of our most popular free eight week courses, Art of Friendship is a fun and interesting way to learn how to develop new friendships and improve relationships at work, in school, and as we go about our daily lives. […]Continue readingArt of Friendship
ASIST Tune-Up
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Tune-Up is a half-day refresher course developed by LivingWorks Education for participants who have completed ASIST. […]Continue readingASIST Tune-Up
ASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two-day intensive, interactive and practice-dominated course designed to help caregivers recognize and review risk, and intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. It is by far the most widely used, acclaimed and researched suicide intervention training workshop in the world. […]Continue readingASIST: Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Caregiver Connections: Drop-in Family Support
What is Caregiver Connections Caregiver Connections is a free drop-in group for anyone who is supporting a loved one with a mental health concern, illness or addiction. Formal diagnosis by a doctor is not required for caregivers to attend. Caregivers aren’t just parents and Caregiver Connections is for anyone who is actively involved in the […]Continue readingCaregiver Connections: Drop-in Family Support
Decision Making Assistance
Assistance for Personal Decision Making The Assistance for Personal Decision Making program helps families and individuals examine substitute decision making options for vulnerable adults. This includes personal directives, supported decision making, co-decision making, or guardianship. We provide assistance to complete the complex and required documents. Call CMHA at 403-342-2266 for an appointment with our Decision Making […]Continue readingDecision Making Assistance
Facilitator Training
Facilitator Training is a two-day course that trains individuals to facilitate support and education groups. Participants include individuals from not-for-profit organizations, government employees, organizations supporting individuals with disabilities, self-help/peer groups, and others. For more information please call CMHA at 403-342-2266. Registration Attendance is limited to 30 participants. You can register online or by phone. CMHA […]Continue readingFacilitator Training
Family Enrichment Workshops
The Family Enrichment Program at Catholic Social Services and Canadian Mental Health Association in Red Deer partner in offering free mini-educational workshops throughout the year. The CMHA workshops focus on family mental health and wellness and are open to all parents or caregivers of children ages 3 to 17. You can register for each […]Continue readingFamily Enrichment Workshops
Finding Your Balance Course
With the opening of Recovery College Central Alberta we are please to be able to offer courses that are particularly helpful to family caregivers and friends. In particular, our (free) eight week Finding Your Balance class, which is offered several times a year. Often times caregivers put their own needs last. In this course you […]Continue readingFinding Your Balance Course