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Stay informed with CMHA Calgary’s latest news and updates. We’re here to keep you up to date on important mental health developments, community initiatives, expert insights, and organizational milestones. Our goal is to keep you connected with the work we’re doing to support mental wellness and build a stronger, more informed community.
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Your donations make a difference!
Dec 8th, 2022Did you know that for every $1 you give, we provide $3.36 in a social return on investment back to the community? But more than that, your gifts make a real…
Win a prize for finishing an EQUIPPED course!
Dec 1st, 2022This past September, we launched EQUIPPED, a new website that offers free mental wellness training and tools for young people. The site currently offers two courses: Mental Health Awareness and…
This holiday season, give hope, health, and a warm welcome home.
Nov 29th, 2022Can you imagine experiencing severe mental health challenges without a safe place to call home? For many of CMHA Calgary’s clients, it is their reality. As a refugee, Omar* had experienced…
November 5th is Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Oct 3rd, 2022Every year, over 500 people die by suicide in Alberta. Those left behind are left to navigate an often complex grief process that comes with a loss by suicide. Survivors…
Help Support Youth Mental Health this Back-To-School Season
Sep 8th, 2022“The bell had just rung. Students expressed their gratitude as they trickled into the bustling hallway. I had just finished my seventh presentation of the day at a junior high…
Introducing EQUIPPED: A New Online Mental Health Resource for Young Adults
Sep 6th, 2022Phillip Thomas was a special student at the University of Calgary. Intelligent and athletic, he had an incredible ability to make everyone laugh. As a member of the UofC…
Expressing Empathy
Aug 29th, 2022Have you ever heard someone say, “Put yourself in someone else’s shoes?” This phrase is often related to empathy. Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings…
Reach Your Peak for Mental Health
Aug 8th, 2022This blog post was written by Nicola and Courtney Small from Reach Your Peak Naturals Over the last two years, our mental health and resiliency has been significantly put to…
Community Appreciation: April – June 2022
Jul 4th, 2022We have been very fortunate to be on the receiving end of many different fundraisers raising funds towards the continuation of our mental health programs and services. If you’re ever…
School of Peer Support Highlight: Becky
Jun 24th, 2022CMHA Calgary’s School of Peer Support provides a unique opportunity for people who have a lived history with a mental health or substance use challenge to use their experience to…
Closing Out Energize Don’t Hide With a 50/50 Cash Raffle!
Jun 23rd, 2022UPDATED: Thank you to everyone for supporting our Energize Don’t Hide 50/50 raffle! The jackpot finished at $957 with the winning ticket #1465. Congratulations to Pascale F! We are closing…
Mental Health and Body Image
Jun 23rd, 2022Body image is a person’s feelings and perception of the look of their own body. A person’s view of their body image can change from day-to-day, but the only true thing…
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