CMHA Edmonton maps out future of mental health care with new strategic plan EDMONTON, AB: Seven months after hiring its new Executive Director, the Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region (CMHA Edmonton) has unveiled a bold Strategic Plan for the next three years. It is a call to action to create a new system […]Continue readingStronger Communities. Smarter Systems. Simpler Journeys.
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Beneath the surface: Self-care myths and facts
ARTICLE Over the years, we’ve seen a steady increase in mental health awareness. More and more, we’re hearing and talking about wellness, mindfulness, therapy, stress management and self-care. While it’s exciting to see increased interest in mental health, the popularization of wellness can sometimes lead to misinformation and the desire to profit from it—sometimes even […]Continue readingBeneath the surface: Self-care myths and facts
A logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
In honour of the children who died at residential schools and in recognition of the survivors and their families, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) will be changing the colour of its logo to orange until Orange Shirt Day on September 30. Beyond the symbolic, the orange logo also signifies our commitment to reconciliation with […]Continue readingA logo for reconciliation: CMHA shows solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Canada
Board Member Recruitment
The Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region (CMHA – ER) is seeking board members who are strategic thinkers and can contribute meaningfully to positioning CMHA – ER as the pivotal mental health organization in our community. We are an inclusive, proactive, compassionate, and collaborative organization with a mission to ensure all people experience good […]Continue readingBoard Member Recruitment
Canadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and Mental Health
STATEMENT Toronto, ON June 21, 2021: The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) is deeply troubled by the findings of the remains of 215 children in unmarked and undocumented graves at a residential school in Kamloops, BC. We extend our deepest condolences to those who are grieving and for whom this news reawakens or compounds pain […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association on Reconciliation and Mental Health
Shoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
TORONTO, June 16, 2021 – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) today welcomes a donation of more than $500,000 made by Shoppers Drug Mart Inc on behalf of the company and its Associate owners. The donation will enhance and expand CMHA’s cross-Canada network of community-based mental health and well-being learning centres – often called “Recovery […]Continue readingShoppers Drug Mart donates more than $500,000 to Canadian Mental Health Association
New support line for 2SLGBTQIA+ launches in Edmonton
EDMONTON, AB (June 8, 2021) – A new telephone support service for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community launches today in Edmonton. Beginning June 8, Brite Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to community members in need of support. The service is the first telephone line created specifically for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. […]Continue readingNew support line for 2SLGBTQIA+ launches in Edmonton
How are we feeling? Albertans are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and angry
How are we feeling? Albertans are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and angry CMHA and UBC release data on emotional impact of the pandemic for Mental Health Week Edmonton, AB (May 3, 2021) – The pandemic is taking an emotional toll on people in Alberta, as 80% of adults report feeling so-called negative emotions as a […]Continue readingHow are we feeling? Albertans are worried, bored, stressed, lonely and angry
Meet some of our volunteers this National Volunteer Week
David J., Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator How long have you been volunteering? Since November 2019, so approximately 16 months. What’s one of your favorite ways to self-care? My favourite way to self-care is through movement. For me, movement is done through hiking, running, and yoga. What would be your dream pet? A dog […]Continue readingMeet some of our volunteers this National Volunteer Week
Meet some of our volunteers this National Volunteer Week
David J., Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator How long have you been volunteering? Since November 2019, so approximately 16 months. What’s one of your favorite ways to self-care? My favourite way to self-care is through movement. For me, movement is done through hiking, running, and yoga. What would be your dream pet? A dog […]Continue readingMeet some of our volunteers this National Volunteer Week