CMHA WOOD BUFFALO RECOVERY COLLEGE ALTERS SERVICES TO OFFER MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AMID COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Fort McMurray, March 26, 2020) – With so much uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, it can take a toll on us not only physically but mentally. With the closure of services, schools and workplaces and the rising number of cases […]Continue readingCOVID-19 Update On Services
Due to the escalation of COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations around social distancing, CMHA – Wood Buffalo Region has decided to be proactive and suspend access to the Welcome Centre and Recovery College programming as of 8:30 AM on Monday, March 16th, 2020 until further notice. An email will be forthcoming from your Program or Team […]Continue readingCOVID-19 March 15, 2020 Update
CMHA Offers Tips to Support Mental Health Amid Concerns of COVID-19 Pandemic (Fort McMurray, March 13, 2020) – Amid public concerns of the developing COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) experts are reminding individuals with exacerbated anxiety and depression symptoms of how to manage their mental wellness at this time of uncertainty. CMHA Wood Buffalo […]Continue readingCOVID-19 Outbreak – Protecting Your Mental Health
Julio Florez turned his grief from the loss of his son into a powerful and positive message to support others and to encourage reaching out for mental health support. On February 4th, Florez walked the Birchwood trails from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM to continue the conversation about mental health awareness and the importance of […]Continue reading‘Birchwood For Ben’ 2020 Raised $5,700 for Mental Health Programs in RMWB
Fort McMurray local, Julio Florez, is undertaking a walkathon to bring mental health to light in the RMWB and beyond. On February 4th, Florez will walk the trails from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. The walk will start and end by Doug Barnes Cabin at the entrance to the trails. Florez is inspired by his […]Continue reading‘Birchwood for Ben’ 2020 to Spark Conversations About Mental Health in our Region
Peer support is rooted in the knowledge that hope is the starting point from which a journey of recovery must begin. FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta, December 4, 2019 – CMHA Wood Buffalo’s Recovery College is looking for those interested in sharing their story of recovery to help others in their recovery journey. “We are always searching […]Continue readingPeer Support School Starting in January
On November 14th, 2019, Canadian Mental Health Association – Wood Buffalo will be officially opening a new Recovery College as part of a long term plan to address community needs for effective addiction and mental health services. The College – the second in Alberta – has been modeled after internationally recognized and evidence-based Recovery Centres […]Continue readingOpening of CMHA Wood Buffalo’s Recovery College