Programs and Services
The Canadian Mental Health Association offers a variety of different programs and services.
Youth Mental Health Outreach Worker
This program works to identify the mental health needs of youth. Through support groups, informal gathering and education, youth and those who work with youth now have an additional resource to help them navigate adolescence and understand the realities and impact of mental health for teens and young adults.
Seniors' Outreach Program for Elder Abuse
This program provides education and awareness about elder abuse. This includes short-term case management and referrals for individuals at risk of, or currently experiencing, elder abuse.
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Regional Suicide Prevention Program
This program provides the following suicide prevention services throughout southeastern Alberta:
- Educational presentations about suicide prevention to schools, colleges, agencies, businesses, organizations and the public. These presentations are specifically designed to meet participants’ needs
- Yellow Ribbon Program - a suicide prevention program targeted to youth
- Printed information on self-harm, suicide prevention, intervention and post-vention
- Information for people concerned about a friend or family member
- Hope and Healing support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide
- Regional Suicide Prevention Council
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Mental Health Education Program
Part of CMHA Alberta Southeast Region’s mandate includes the prevention of mental illness and the promotion of mental health. One of the ways the Association does this is through education. CMHA provides:
- Informational displays about CMHA programs, mental health and mental illness
- Printed information on all mental health issues
- Family & Friends support group for people who have a friend or family member with a mental illness
- Educational presentations to schools, colleges, agencies, businesses, organizations and the public on all topics related to mental health. CMHA will also develop presentations on any mental health topic requested. Presentations are provided free-of-charge to schools, support groups and the public
- A fee may apply for other presentations, please contact us for details
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Community Helpers Program
The Community Helpers Program promotes the principles of capacity building. In every community there are people to whom others naturally turn when they need help. These “community helpers” can be anyone associated with youth, including friends, team-mates, coaches, neighbors, teachers, clergy, etc.
The objectives of the Community Helpers Program are to:
- bridge the formal and informal support networks for youth
- promote early identification of at-risk youth
- assist youth with problems/concerns they may have
- provide youth and community members with accurate information
- link youth to existing service providers
- identify gaps in mental health needs of youth
Community Helpers are identified through an anonymous survey that is distributed throughout an entire group (for example, a school). The survey asks youth to identify those in the community who they feel they could turn to for help if they had a personal problem. The youth are asked to name two of their peers and two adults. Identified community helpers are offered training to help build their capacity to continue providing support to youth
For more information on this program please call: 403-504-1811 ext 103
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Financial Administration Program
The Financial Administration Program helps people learn the skills required to manage personal finances. This includes learning how to develop and stick to a budget. Participants also learn how to reduce debt and pay bills on time. This is done through group learning sessions and/or individual appointments.
Systems Navigation Program
Designed to provide help and advocacy for individuals who are having difficulty accessing the services they need, this program provides information and referral to community resources in southeastern Alberta.
For more info call 504-1811 ext 101 or email aser@cmha-aser.ca
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Whispers of Wellness (WOW) Peer Support Group
WOW is a group for people living with mental health issues. This is an open group, which means you can join at any time. WOW provides opportunities to learn more about coping with mental health issues while meeting people who have similar experiences.
CMHA Educators facilitate this peer support group every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm in the CMHA office located at #204, 1865 Dunmore Rd SE.
For more info call 504-1811 or email
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Housing First Program
CMHA Alberta Southeast Region embraces the principle of Housing First—that every person has the right to a safe, secure home. Based on this philosophy, individuals in the program are housed and then provided additional services as needed. Both the Government of Alberta’s 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness and the City of Medicine Hat’s 5 Year Plan to End Homelessness are based on the core principles of Housing First.
CMHA Alberta Southeast Region’s Housing First program employs 3 outreach workers and 1 team leader who provide intensive case management and support to individuals participating in the program.
For more information on Housing First in Alberta, click here
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For resources and more information about mental health and mental illness, visit the CMHA National website.