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CMHA Calgary and YMCA Calgary Partner to Bring Mental Health and Wellness Programs to the Community
5 September 2024

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region (CMHA Calgary) and YMCA Calgary are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at expanding mental health and wellness programs for Calgarians….

Navigating Youth Mental Health During the Back-to-School Season
22 August 2024

As summer winds down and the start of a new school year approaches, many students experience a mix of excitement and anxiety. For some, the thought of returning to the…

Mental health support is available for Albertans affected by wildfires
26 July 2024

If you’ve been evacuated or are otherwise affected by wildfires, mental health and substance use supports are available. Albertans can access the following supports: 211 211 connects people to the…

Bullbustin’ Success!
18 July 2024

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that our participation in Cody Snyder’s Bullbustin’ event on Wednesday, July 3, was a tremendous success, raising over $17,000 for CMHA Calgary!…

Empowering Parents and Caregivers: Ongoing Impact of the Mental Health Resource Guide!
17 July 2024

For some young people, a combination of mental health concerns, lack of protective factors, and the absence of family-based resiliency can lead to higher rates of delinquency, violence, and crime-related…

More Than a Rodeo: Mental Health and the Calgary Stampede
4 July 2024

A Time of Celebration and Challenges The Calgary Stampede is more than a rodeo. It’s a time when our city comes alive, a celebration that draws locals and visitors into…

Apply NOW for the School of Peer Support, funded by Cenovus!
28 June 2024

The Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region (CMHA Calgary) is excited to announce that the application period for the 2024 School of Peer Support is now OPEN! This transformative…

Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Talk Today Program Reaches New Heights
27 June 2024

Celebrating a Decade of Impact: Canadian Mental Health Association’s Talk Today Program Reaches New Heights This year marks the 10th season of CMHA’s Talk Today program, an initiative that has…

Alberta family loses son to suicide while he waited for mental health care – Global News
14 February 2023

According to the Calgary executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association, the wait in Alberta’s public system is anywhere from six months to two years. “Fifty-four per cent of…

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