A Message to our Community-Our COVID-19 Update
As we all navigate the the current COVID-19 situation, we are committed to supporting the mental health of our community. … Read more
Stories
Mental Health Foundation Breakfast Cancelled
As a precautionary health measure, the 2020 Mental Health Foundation Breakfast, scheduled for March 11, 2020, has been postponed until further notice.… Read more
Hand in Hand, Side by Side
At Access 24/7, they have hired family peer support workers, who guide and support family members in parallel to their loved ones receiving support, easing stress.… Read more
Facing Mental Health Together
For someone who is struggling with mental illness or addiction, knowing there’s someone like Lauralee in their corner can help them feel like they’re not alone. … Read more
RBC Foundation supports youth with $500,000 gift to Mental Health Foundation
RBC Foundation shares MHF's commitment to access to mental health care for young people. Their generous contribution will help realize the vision of integrated youth services over next 3 years.… Read more
Surviving to Thriving
Len lived with bipolar disorder for 30 years, but spent most of it maintaining the appearance of success. Beneath the surface, he was flailing. Thanks to his time at the Day Hospital, Len learned the skills he needed to truly manage his illness, and begin living his life.… Read more
A Different Way to Live
For families like the Bowie’s, finding the right mental health care is much harder than it should be. That's why integrated youth services matter.… Read more
Finding Hope at Long Last
After 20 years of living with depression, Sharon was ready to try anything to manage her pain. One of the first patients to receive publicly available brain stimulation in Edmonton, she’s now able to live the life she’s always wanted.… Read more
Toward Recovery Together
Over the last four years, Connie supported her son as he managed periods of severe mental illness. When she discovered Access 24/7, she felt she finally found a place that could put him on the road to recovery.… Read more
Day Hospital Program at Alberta Hospital Edmonton New Option for Care
Imagine receiving hospital-level care but being able to return home at night to your community. A hospital environment with a community philosophy, the new Day Hospital program at Alberta Hospital Edmonton represents the future of mental health care.… Read more