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
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‘Birchwood for Ben’ 2020 to Spark Conversations About Mental Health in our Region
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
Welcome New CMHA Team Members
We are happy to welcome four new members to the CMHA – Wood Buffalo Regional team. Amanda Holloway, Executive Director director@woodbuffalo.cmha.ab.ca Amanda’s Bio: “I am a registered Social Worker, obtaining my BSW from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. I have been practicing Social Work since 2007, with the majority of my career being spent […]Continue readingWelcome New CMHA Team Members
Peer Support School Starting in January
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
Opening of CMHA Wood Buffalo’s Recovery College
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