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
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
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 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
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
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
“ 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
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
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
“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