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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!

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

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

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

March 14, 2020 In order to manage our mental wellness at this time of uncertainty with the spread of COVID-19, here are steps which we all can adopt… Continue reading  Continue readingMental-Health-Considerations