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Bluestar Engineering Ltd. Annual Invitational Golf Tournament
Oct 14th, 2026On August 26, the Bluestar Engineering Ltd. brought together colleagues, partners, community supporters, and sponsors for Bluestar Engineering Ltd. Annual Invitational Golf Tournament for a day of connection, generosity and…
Behind Every Statistic: World Mental Health Day
Oct 10th, 2026In Canada 1 in 5 people live with mental illness in a given year. There are more than 4,700 deaths by suicide every year. Approximately 20,000 hospitalisations due to self-harm…
10 Unique Ways to Practice Mindfulness
Oct 5th, 2026Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment with awareness and without judgment. It involves focusing on your thoughts, feelings, and surroundings to better understand yourself and…
Light the Way: Introducing the CMHA Calgary x Local Laundry Hoodie
Sep 30th, 2026Mental health is part of all of our lives. It shows up in our families, our workplaces, our schools and our communities. And every day, people across Calgary are looking…
Finding Your Community
Sep 15th, 2026Community isn’t just where you live. It is about the people you feel connected to. This could include family, friends, classmates or coworkers, online groups, cultural or identity-based groups, teams,…
How To Support Your Mental Health During Pride
Sep 1st, 2026Pride is celebrated around the world as a time to recognize the history, resilience, and contributions of 2SLGBTQ+ communities. While many people think of Pride as colourful parades, festivals, and…
When Community Steps Up: How Local Fundraising Supports Mental Health
Jul 31st, 2026Some of the most meaningful support for mental health begins with a simple idea: bring people together and give them a way to make a difference. Community fundraising can take…
Self-Care: How to Prioritise Mental Wellness
Jul 24th, 2026If you’ve ever flown on an airplane, you’ve likely heard the routinely rehearsed safety protocol: in the event of an emergency, put on your oxygen mask before assisting others. The reasoning is simple enough, if you are unable to breathe, you can’t…
Mental Health Care Cannot Be Allowed to Fall Off a Funding Cliff
Jul 22nd, 2026Mental health care is health care. Yet for too many people, finding timely and affordable support remains difficult, especially before a situation reaches the point of crisis. Across Canada, community-based…
You Don’t Have to Carry It Alone: Meet the Team Behind CMHA Calgary’s Survivors of Suicide Community Care Group
Jul 16th, 2026Walking into a support group for the first time can feel overwhelming. You may be wondering if you’ll be expected to share your story right away. You may be unsure if anyone…
Smudge Ceremony with Elder Wanda First Rider
Jun 23rd, 2026On May 14, participants in CMHA Calgary’s Women of Courage (WoC) program gathered for a Smudge Ceremony led by Elder Wanda First Rider. The workshop created space for healing, learning, and connection. Elder Wanda First Rider has lived…
Building stability before crisis: Bringing RentSmart to Calgary
Apr 1st, 2026At the Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary Region (CMHA Calgary), we see every day how closely housing and mental health are connected. When people have stable housing, everything else becomes…
News Releases
2,000 Push-Ups in 23 Days: Is Calgary Up for the Push for Mental Health?
Jan 14th, 2026Calgary, AB | January 2026 — Calgarians are being invited to push for better mental health this February as The Push-Up Challenge returns in 2026, encouraging people across the city…
Community LAMDA Society Joins Forces with CMHA Calgary to Expand Supportive Housing for Mental Health
Jan 17th, 2025Calgary, Alberta – January 17, 2025 The Canadian Mental Health Association, Calgary Region (CMHA Calgary), is proud to announce the acquisition of Community LAMDA Society (LAMDA), effective January 1, 2025….
2,000 Push-Ups in 18 Days: Are You Up for the Challenge, Calgary?
Jan 14th, 2025This February, the Canadian Mental Health Association – Calgary Region (CMHA Calgary) is calling on Calgarians to push for better mental health by participating in the fitness-based initiative, The Push-Up…
CMHA Calgary Launches New Podcast Series: As I, A Peer
Jan 10th, 2025Calgary, AB – The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Calgary Region is excited to announce the launch of its new podcast series, As I, A Peer. Hosted by Jeff Turner…
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