CMHA Calgary News & Updates

July 24 Is International Self-Care Day

What is self-care? Self-care is the practice of taking the necessary steps to preserve or improve one’s overall health. It is not an act of selfishness, but an act of self-compassion towards…

Energize Don’t Hide 2021: Thank You!

We have reached the end of our summer wellness campaign Energize Don’t Hide 2021 and cannot express how grateful we are for the incredible and continued support! Although 2021 was…

School of Peer Support Highlight: Mo

CMHA Calgary’s School of Peer Support is a training and mentorship program for those with lived experience (or experience supporting a loved one) with a mental health concern or substance…

Energize Don’t Hide 2021 Team Highlight: CMHA Calgary Energizers

As Energize Don’t Hide 2021 Challenges comes to a close, we are highlighting members of our Energize Don’t Hide Team, CMHA Calgary Energizers. Our team is made up of different…

Community Appreciation: April – June 2021

As we continue to navigate through this difficult time, CMHA Calgary wants to reflect on the generosity and support we’ve received from April – June 2021. If you’re ever interested…

We’re Hosting An Energize Don’t Hide 50/50 Raffle!

How To Practice 2SLGBTQIA+ Allyship

June is Pride Month! Pride Month is dedicated to celebrating and uplifting 2SLGBTQIA+ voices and cultures. The push for positive social action, change and acceptance for 2SLGBTQIA+ people has been…

June 2021 Is Buddy Up Month

Join The Buddy Up Challenge Buddy Up is a campaign by the Centre for Suicide Prevention, informed by an advisory committee and vetted by all-male focus groups. CMHA Calgary is…

Gibson Ride Don’t Hide 2021: Triple Your Impact!

Triple Your Impact With Gibson Energy! On Saturday, June 26, 2021, Gibson’s Ride Don’t Hide team will get together for their 2nd Move for Mental Health campaign. Their goal is to raise $25,000…

Energize Don’t Hide 2021 Individual Highlight: Iain Stewart

Note: The following post is written by Iain Stewart, CEO at Genesis Land Development Corporation, and an Energize Don’t Hide 2021 Challenge participant. Mental health issues have been a long-time…

Mental Health Services are Key to Society’s Recovery – We Need Your Support Today

In the last 18 months, our world has changed. Life as we knew it has turned upside down and we’ve heard over and over again words like “unprecedented, pivot, and…

Energize Don’t Hide 2021 Individual Highlight: Dannika

It is the season for Energize Don’t Hide and we’re excited to highlight one of our energizers this year, Dannika. Her participation in this year’s Energize Don’t Hide 2021 Challenge is a commemoration to…