Article by CMHA Alberta The pandemic has introduced us to new challenges and amplified our everyday and mental health struggles. Many Albertans have lost motivation to continue with hobbies, clean, study and exercise– and that’s okay. During particularly difficult and stressful times, we may lose a grasp on what brings us joy, solace and comfort. […]Continue readingSupporting Your Mental Health Right Now
Article by CMHA Alberta Division As we embrace the holiday season, the realities of a global pandemic have put winter traditions on hold. A busy month, typically filled with quality time with friends and family, religious holidays and new years’ celebrations, will now be spent physically distanced. Many of us will spend the holidays away […]Continue readingYour Mental Health & COVID-19 During the Holidays
New nationwide survey finds Albertan’s mental health eroding Fort McMurray, AB (December 10, 2020) – The second wave of the pandemic has intensified feelings of stress and anxiety, causing alarming levels of despair, suicidal thoughts, and hopelessness in the province of Alberta. This, according to the newest wave of data collected through a nationwide monitoring survey […]Continue readingDespair and suicidal feelings deepen as pandemic wears on
Fort McMurray, December 3, 2020 – Athabasca Oil Corporation (AOC) knows that there has never been a greater demand for mental health services. AOC is supporting the mental health of the RMWB with a donation of $10,000 to support the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Cold weather, uncertainty, eroded social networks and restrictions on holiday […]Continue reading
You can learn to think and feel better! Fort McMurray, November 18, 2020 – Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Wood Buffalo announces the introduction of CMHA’s BounceBack® program to residents in Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo thanks to a donation from Bell Let’s Talk. “Bell Let’s Talk is proud to help CMHA Wood Buffalo introduce […]Continue readingCanadian Mental Health Association introduces BounceBack® to Wood Buffalo Region thanks to support from Bell Let’s Talk
Each October, people across Canada speak up for Mental Illness Awareness Week. This year, it is being marked from October 4 –10. It’s a week of public education and awareness that encourages Canadians to learn about mental illness and share their experiences with it. This year’s theme for Mental Illness Awareness Week is There is no […]Continue reading#MIAW20: There is no health without mental health
September 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 to AJHL teams. This partnership is presented by Inter Pipeline. The introduction of Talk Today, one of the most […]Continue readingAlberta Junior Hockey League partners with Canadian Mental Health Association in Alberta on Talk Today program
(Fort McMurray, May 26, 2020) – CMHA Wood Buffalo Region, today announces that it has been accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. With this achievement, we join a distinguished community of 32 non-profit organizations dedicated to operational excellence in Alberta. The Standards Program is a Canada-wide set of shared standards for charities and non-profits designed […]Continue readingCMHA Wood Buffalo Achieves Accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standard Program
Thank to the support of the United Way, CMHA Wood Buffalo Region is excited to partner with St. Aidan’s Society as we actively look for volunteers to provide support to seniors in our region. Duties may include: (During Physical Distancing Measures) social connection with phone calls, delivery of food bank hampers, etc. (Once Physical Distancing […]Continue readingSenior Volunteer Program
CMHA Wood Buffalo Recovery College Online Classes October Online Schedule: Compassionate Communication Language and our use of words has a major affect on our ability to remain compassionate. In this course we will explore different approaches to communicating – both speaking and listening. Compassionate Communication will strengthen our skills to remain human, even under challenging […]Continue readingOctober Online Course Calendar