Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Calgary Region empowers people with mental health issues to thrive in our community. We do this by building understanding and acceptance of mental illness, providing much-needed support services – in the home, workplace and community, and by advancing mental health and wellness as a leading non-profit organization.
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CMHA - CALGARY REGION NEWS
Construction Notice
As of January 15, 2012, our main office mailing address is changed to #400, 105 - 12th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB, T2G 1A1. Please note: We are in the same physical building - the entrance is simply being moved. We remain open to clients during this time. All our drop-in groups are still operating. Thank you for your patience.
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In Sight and In Mind Contest
Thank you for voting on your favourite art piece submitted by Mount Royal University students in a campaign to end stigma. View the winning submissions here! |
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PAST EVENTS
Survivors of Suicide Day was November 19, 2011
Survivors of Suicide Day took place November 19, 2011at the Calgary Zoo Safari Lodge. SOS Day is a memorable
opportunity for family, friends, and others
left behind by suicide to gain and give support
to others who have been through a similar loss. Thank you to all those who came out to this year's event.
Click here for more information. |
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Thank you anglers, golfers and supporters!
Thank you to all those who attended this year's Fish & Chips Golf Tournament and Fly-Fishing Derby on September 8, 2011! Together we raised $80,000 and counting! For more information on this event, click here. |
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Thank you to all those who attended Mat's Ride
Thank you to all those who attended this year's Mat's Ride: The Journey to End Youth Depression on June 18, 2011. The event raised $10,000 for CMHA - Calgary Region's Community Education program!
Help educate youth on the signs of depression by donating now!
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| MENTAL HEALTH IN THE NEWS |
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World experts urge UN to take up mental health
Hypersensitive kids may develop OCD as adults: Study
The high cost of workplace mental health
Mental health problems can start in childhood
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| SAY IT, SHOW IT |
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| If you're college-age or younger, put your creativity to work and share your experiences
with mental health issues on our website for youth: www.gotabrain.ca. |
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WORKPLACE WELLNESS
When was the
last time YOU had a conversation about
mental health in your workplace?
Silence about mental health is costly!
The Copernicus Project workshops will help
your organization break through the silence
and get people talking. Copernicus workshops offer interactive
tools, information, thought-provoking exercises,
informed dialogue and help develop shifts
in perspective.
Read
the complete project overview and the compelling
business case for addressing mental health
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Donors
Making a Difference!
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Family
Support Groups
An educational,
interactive and supportive group for family
and friends of adults living with a mental
disorder. Learn about the different types
of mental disorders, communication skills,
boundaries and much more.
For more information on Family Support Groups,
click
here.
The 2011 Peer Support Meeting Schedule is now posted online.
Art
of Friendship
This is an interactive
learning workshop that helps build self- awareness
and interpersonal skills.
Participants meet
once a week to learn about topics such as human
behaviour, responsibility & commitment,
values, boundaries & trust, and dealing
with conflict.
Winter 2012 sessions begin in January. Click here for details!
8
week Suicide Bereavement Group
These group sessions
take place throughout the year at the Kahanoff
Centre, 6 - 8:30 PM.
Interested in joining the next group? Call (403) 297-1744.
Click
here for more information on our Suicide Bereavement Program.
Skills for Life
An 8-week interactive workshop designed to increase our understanding of issues that impact our mental health.
Click here for details.
Money
Matters
A 7-week program that
helps you better understand and manage your finances.
Details
here!
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