CMHA Edmonton relies heavily on volunteers. Generously donating their time and talents, our outstanding team of volunteers support our agency programs, administration, special events, committees, and Board of Directors. Volunteers are vital to programs and organizations across the globe, and this is why the United Nations has designated a special annual day to applaud volunteer […]Continue readingInternational Volunteer Day 2020
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Volunteer Awards
“When you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in” – Author Unknown The work of CMHA Edmonton would simply not be possible without committed volunteers. Every year, we recognize volunteers for going above and beyond in three categories. By Stamping Out Stigma, Fostering Excellence and Sharing Hope, […]Continue readingVolunteer Awards
November is YEG Housing Month
Edmonton Housing Month is an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness of the need for and importance of safe, quality, affordable housing in the Capital Region. CMHA Edmonton is proud to join The City of Edmonton, Metis Capital Housing Corporation, Capital Region Housing, Bissell Centre, and Homeward Trust Edmonton to raise awareness of the […]Continue readingNovember is YEG Housing Month
211 Service Goes Nationwide
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
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