Hugs not drugs: Researcher says relationships should be loneliness RX A psychiatry resident physician at the University of Calgary says loneliness can be better treated with more social interactions and meaningful relationships than meds. Loneliness is that uncomfortable and sometimes painful feeling when there’s a gap in the quality of the relationships you have and what...

Brooks: Wilson Garden Party raises more than $500,000 for charity The 2019 Garden Party, held June 24, raised more than $503,000 for 11 charities focused on adolescent mental health. As well, $10,000 was raised for the United Way of Calgary and Area, Child and Youth Mental Health Initiatives by attendees tweeting the #OMGP hashtag during...

3 Million Committed to Mental Health in Alberta The Provincial Government is committing funds to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Three million dollars has been given to the CMHA to expand the Recovery College model past Calgary into more communities across the province. According to Jason Luan, Associate Minister of Mental Health, “Recovery is a...

Programs to Support Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Coming to Red Deer Calgary’s Canadian Mental Health Association is expanding its Recovery College program to Red Deer to improve access to mental health and addictions services. The association’s Red Deer office will run the Recovery College courses for individuals and families starting in September. Red Deer...

No Decision Yet on Supervised Drug Sites as Province Announces New Funding for Mental Health The Recovery College program promoted by Luan Friday was launched last year in Calgary before being rapidly expanded to Edmonton and Wood Buffalo. Friday’s announcement means the program will now be expanded to additional locations in Lethbridge and Red Deer this September....

Alberta Invests $3M to Expand Mental Health Drop-In The colleges began in Calgary a year ago and the $3 million will help the Canadian Mental Health Association operate others in Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Wood Buffalo. Three sites are already operating and the Lethbridge and Red Deer ones are slated to open this fall....

Government Commits Money for Mental Health The Alberta Provincial Government announced that they’re giving 3 million dollars to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Jason Luan Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions says funds will be used to build and support recovery colleges across Alberta to increase access for addictions and mental health help. “Recovery...

Recovery College to Open in Lethbridge this September The recovery colleges use a community-oriented approach where people in recovery share what skills, tools, and knowledge have been working for them in hopes of inspiring change in others. “Moving our mindset and perception from illness to wellness is critical on the journey of recovery,” says CMHA...

Provincial Government Funding Expanded Mental Health Care Alberta is investing $3 million to expand free courses and drop-in help for those struggling with mental health and addictions. Associate Health Minister Jason Luan says the money will expand Recovery Colleges to five locations across the province. The colleges offer courses and advice on practical coping and...

Province Announces Recovery Funds Luan addressed the sites while he was in Calgary to announce $3 million for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s Recovery College project. The service, which offers free courses and peer support for people struggling with mental illness or substance use, started in Calgary one year ago. It’s since expanded to Edmonton...

Alberta Invests $3M to Expand Mental Health Drop-in Programs Alberta is investing $3 million to expand free courses and drop-in help for those struggling with mental health and addictions. Associate Health Minister Jason Luan says the money will expand Recovery Colleges to five locations across the province. The colleges offer courses and advice on practical...

AB Gov. Commits $3 million for Mental Health Recovery College Model The government has committed $3 million to support the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Calgary Region’s expansion of its successful Recovery College model to more communities across the province. “Recovery is a priority for our government. Albertans deserve the ability to access the...