The Community Education program works to break through the stigma related to mental illness and promote mental health and wellness through a variety of presentations on topics such as mental illness, stigma, stress and suicide awareness.

Presentations are available for adult groups as well as junior and senior high schools, and are offered in an age-appropriate, interactive format with accompanying resource materials and community contact information.

Presentations are free to students only.
Other presentations that are provided do have a fee.

Presentations
The Stigma of Mental Illness: 1 in 5 Calgarians will experience a mental illness at some point in their life, yet everyday Calgarians suffer in silence. With this presentation the silent barriers are broken. Students will not only learn the signs and symptoms of mental illness, but also hear first hand what it’s like to live with a mental illness through the story of a volunteer educator.

Youth and Coping with Stress: 1 in 6 Canadians have thought about suicide when under stress. Clearly stress management is a life skill that all people should have in their back pocket. This presentation does just that. By assessing their own stress and trying out some coping techniques, students are empowered with tools to manage their stress.

Suicide Awareness: The Suicide Education service helps prevent suicide through comprehensive awareness building in the community. The sessions target suicide stigma and create a better understanding of this important issue by covering topics like myths, warning signs, as well as how and where to turn for help. Presentations are available for adult groups, businesses, educational institutions, non-profit agencies and otherwise.

Suicide Awareness Presentation

Supported in part by FCSS, Family and Community Support Services

Rural Resource Package
The Community Education program is now offering resource packages for the Mental Illness and Stigma, Stress Management and Suicide Awareness presentations.

These packages are now available for schools and groups in outlying areas, who may not have regular access to information regarding these topics.

For more information or to obtain the PDF lesson plans and background information, email Education Program.

To book a presentation call (403) 297-1722 or email Education Program.

Booking Policies

1.  Although presentations may be scheduled by one contact person, each individual teacher must confirm date, time, and type of presentation directly with the education coordinator at 403-297-1722 or education@cmha.calgary.ab.ca

2.  All presentations require the use of a computer and LCD projector.  This must be set up prior to the presentation start time.

3.  Presentations will only take place during the times agreed upon.  Presenters will only be in classrooms at this time.  Any additional time that is required must be scheduled through the education coordinator.

4.  All presentations will be delivered to only one class at a time unless previously agreed upon.

Failure to adhere to these policies may result in the loss of booking privileges.