For immediate release Annual CMHA Charity Jam & Silent Auction raises over $10,000 for mental health programming in Wood Buffalo (Fort McMurray, AB – February 24, 2023) – CMHA Wood Buffalo Region is thrilled to share the results of our annual CMHA Charity Jam & Silent Auction, held last Friday at the Suncor Energy Centre […]Continue readingCMHA Charity Jam & Silent Auction raises over $10,000 for mental health programming in Wood Buffalo
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Act for Mental Health calls for the promised Canada Mental Health Transfer now FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ottawa, ON (November 15, 2022) – With rising mental health care needs and Emergency Departments stretched past their limits, Canada must act now to cover mental health care, both before and after people are in crisis. So says the […]Continue readingEmergency Departments aren’t the cure for our mental health crisis but there’s nowhere else to turn
Are you interested in getting involved with a progressive, dynamic organization that seeks to make a difference in the lives of people with mental health & addictions challenges? Would you like to share your board experience and your talents while contributing to improved mental health and addictions supports and services? If you are, then the […]Continue readingCMHA Recruiting Board Members
CMHA will be screening “The Widsom of Trauma” as part of Mental Health Week on Wednesday May 4th as part of our Open House. Check out the Trailer below: About “Wisdom of Trauma” The interconnected epidemics of anxiety, chronic illness and substance abuse are, according to Dr Gabor Maté, normal. But not in the way […]Continue readingThe Wisdom Of Trauma
For immediate release March Mullets for Mental Health raises over $16,000 for mental health programming in Fort McMurray (Fort McMurray, AB – April 5, 2022) – CMHA Wood Buffalo Region is excited to share the results of its month-long March Mullets for Mental Health program. Thanks to our amazing mullet participants and our 50/50 program […]Continue readingMarch Mullets for Mental Health raises over $16,000
Mar 1, 2022 For immediate release New research shows chronic stress taking toll on individuals and organizations TORONTO (ONTARIO) Mar. 1, 2022 – Far from feeling the pandemic is over, most people in Canada are stressed about what’s next, with 64% worried about new variants and 57% worried about COVID-19 circulating in the population for […]Continue readingMost Canadians worry COVID will never go away
CMHA and CJHL partner for ‘Talk Today’ month across Canada February 28, 2022, Fort McMurray – Throughout the month of February, Canadian Mental Health Association Wood Buffalo was proud to partner with the Fort McMurray Oil Barons to highlight the importance of mental health as part of Talk Today month across Canada. Throughout February teams across the Alberta Junior Hockey League shared positive mental health on their […]Continue readingCMHA Wood Buffalo Partners with Fort McMurray Oil Barons for “Talk Today” Month
The March Mullet Campaign is designed to initiate an honest conversation associated with men’s mental health. The mullet is a symbol for change to break the stigma about men seeking support. Register to grow a mullet and raise funds, or purchase a wig for $25 and join CMHA’s team! CLICK HERE TO DONATE OR REGISTER […]Continue readingMarch Mullets for Mental Health returns for 2022
For Immediate Release Improving the Mental Wellness of Alberta’s Youth [Fort McMurray, Alberta] July 21, 2021 – Up to $7.3 million will support the expansion of youth mental health hubs, which provide young Albertans with a one-stop shop for services that improve their mental health and overall wellness. The Wood Buffalo Integrated Youth Network will receive substantial funding […]Continue readingMEDIA RELEASE: Alberta Government Announces Substantial Funding for Wood Buffalo Integrated Youth Network