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
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2021 National Volunteer Week
“ National Volunteer Week is an annual celebration of volunteers across Canada! The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021, The Value of One, The Power of Many, reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when we work together towards a common purpose…The power of people working together […]Continue reading2021 National Volunteer Week
CMHA Edmonton Announces Giri Puligandla as New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Mental Health Association – Edmonton Region is pleased to announce the appointment of Giri Puligandla as Executive Director, effective January 11, 2021. Giri has been involved in the sector for two decades. More recently, he held leadership roles in Homeward Trust for over seven years as Chief Strategy […]Continue readingCMHA Edmonton Announces Giri Puligandla as New Executive Director
International Volunteer Day 2020
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
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