The Government of Canada, through the United Way Centraide Canada, is providing funding to expand 211 across Canada so that everyone has access. CMHA Edmonton is proud to be a partner in 211, delivering this service for the northern half of Alberta and supporting the expansion of 211 into the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. The […]Continue reading211 Service Goes Nationwide
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Self-Care Tips for World Mental Health Day
October 10 is World Mental Health Day (https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-mental-health-day). It’s observed every year with the objective of raising awareness and mobilizing support for mental health. Self-care is an important part of mental health and well-being. For World Mental Health Day, we asked our staff to share some of their self-care tips. We hope you find these […]Continue readingSelf-Care Tips for World Mental Health Day
Orange Shirt Day 2020
Orange Shirt Day: Indigenous Health and Wellness Resources Today on Orange Shirt Day, we commemorate the Residential School experience and the harm inflicted on Indigenous Communities. We honour the survivors of residential schools and their families. https://www.orangeshirtday.org/ Below are some Indigenous-led and serving health and wellness resources in our community. Alberta Health Services’ Indigenous Wellness […]Continue readingOrange Shirt Day 2020
AJHL, CMHA partner to support mental health of Jr. A hockey players
NEWS RELEASE: Alberta Junior Hockey League partners with Canadian Mental Health Association in Alberta on Talk Today program Sept. 29, 2020 – The Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) has partnered with the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) and regions of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) in Alberta, to bring CMHA’s Talk Today program […]Continue readingAJHL, CMHA partner to support mental health of Jr. A hockey players
Now is the time for universal basic income!
Now is the time for universal basic income! Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) supports access to a universal basic income that aligns with four core principles: human rights, equitable access, poverty reduction and adequacy. Income security is one of the important social determinants of health. With respect to the factors that promote positive mental health, […]Continue readingNow is the time for universal basic income!
CMHA Edmonton Submission to the Affordable Housing Review Panel
Affordable Housing The panel is exploring ways to make Alberta’s affordable housing system more efficient and effective. The Affordable Housing Review Panel was appointed to review Alberta’s affordable housing system. This review will explore ways we can make affordable housing even more affordable and accessible for people with low income. Nearly 500,000 Albertans spend more than […]Continue readingCMHA Edmonton Submission to the Affordable Housing Review Panel
Recovery College Seeking Input
CMHA Edmonton is seeking input on the development of a new Recovery College course to be offered Fall 2020. What topic would you like to see explored? What mental health topic would you be interested in learning more about? To suggest a topic for a Recovery College course, email: RecoveryCollegeEdmonton@cmha-edmonton.ab.ca Would you like to be […]Continue readingRecovery College Seeking Input
#GivingTuesdayNow, during Mental Health Week
Dear CMHA Edmonton Supporter, CMHA National reports that 75% of Canadians are likely to say they’re ‘feeling fine’ when asked despite the fact many are feeling more negative emotions than positive ones these days. This Mental Health Week, May 4-10, 2020, we are all challenged to #GetReal with one another and reach out to share […]Continue reading#GivingTuesdayNow, during Mental Health Week
COVID-19 & Mental Health
We all can be Virtual Info Booth Ambassadors! Share this resource on your social media Tag @CMHAEdmonton We may be #physicallydistancing but let’s be more #sociallyconnected than ever! #MentalHealthMatter Download the PDFContinue readingCOVID-19 & Mental Health
COVID-19 Suggested Reading
COVID-19 and Your Mental Health Resources For up to date information on the COVID-19 outbreak please visit Government of Alberta https://www.alberta.ca/ Alberta Health Services https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/ Government of Canada https://www.canada.ca/ CMHA Edmonton Program Access in Response to COVID-19 – CMHA Edmonton 6 tips to Respond to Employee Anxiety about COVID-19 – […]Continue readingCOVID-19 Suggested Reading