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Monday, 14 January 2019 07:00
A Mom’s Letter & A Son’s First Psych Ward Visit
Written by CMHA Grande Prairie
I was asked to write some things I went through, being a parent, of a child with mental illness. At first, it's hard to believe that your honor roll, smart, outgoing child has a mental illness. At first, I just thought that he turned 19, and was getting a little…
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Wednesday, 02 January 2019 10:00
We Are Growing! Seeking Board Members!
Written by CMHA Grande Prairie
Would you like to be involved with developing exciting and innovative initiatives to make a difference in your community? Do you want to have a voice for positive change for addiction and mental health services? Do you feel like ‘more can be done’? Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Northwest Region…
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For many, the holiday season brings joy. The spirit of the season brings people together through gatherings with family and friends, gift giving, and the oh so anticipated beauty of a nice holiday feast. On the other hand, the pressure to deliver during the holidays -- to be ever present…
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Friday, 12 October 2018 16:17
Thank you again, Grande Prairie Auto Group!
Written by CMHA Grande Prairie
On behalf of the Board of Directors of The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Northwest Region, we would like to thank everyone who participated in Grande Prairie Auto Group August Fundraiser “The Many Faces of Mental Health”. We especially want to thank the team at Grande Prairie Auto Group for…
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Willow Place is a safe space for people to come together and make positive life choices. Here, you can build meaningful friendships, live independently, and live a healthier life of wellbeing. Be a part of our positive neighborhood built on strong community values of friendship, tolerance, and respect. We believe…
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The Mobile Addictions Outreach program would like to extend a very warm thank you to the Grande Prairie Auto Group. Their donation of a new van has been a great help to our team, allowing us to serve more people and promote mental health awareness. Primarily, the van will be…
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The board of directors of Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Northwest Region is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director Randy Arsenault! His first day was August 1, 2018. “We are fortunate to have found such great local talent, Randy has years of experience in health administration.…
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Mobile Addictions Outreach Donations Needed What: Gift Cards (ex. Giant Tiger/Walmart) and/or Dufflebags You can come to the main office and we will gladly accept cash/cheque donation with taxable reciept given. Why: Donations for people leaving to go to a treatment center. They are in need of dufflebags and gift…
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On Bell Let’s Talk Day, Bell will donate more towards mental health initiatives in Canada, by contributing 5¢ for every applicable text, call, tweet, social media video view and use of our Facebook frame or Snapchat filter. Along side this service Bell is also offering multiple online resources to help…
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CMHA-ANWR wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Just a reminder the offices are closed Friday December 22 – January 1.
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CMHA ANWR would like to send out heartfelt thanks for the donation of $1000 from the Medicine Shoppe’s Tubes and Tokens campaign. The donation is dedicated to Helen Freake who passed away November 9th, 2017. She had been a tenant within Willow Place, and will be missed.
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Thursday, 23 November 2017 16:43
They call her a mental health superhero
Written by CMHA Grande Prairie
Alicia’s been fighting bad guys all her life. Super villains in fact. Like anxiety and depression. Suicidal feelings. And then, at the very tender age of 13, a suicide attempt. No one was listening. Alicia’s 28 now. And she doesn’t hide behind her mask and cape. At least not anymore.…
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Wednesday, 23 August 2017 17:23
CMHA -ANWR Launches Drop-In Support Group
Written by CMHA Grande Prairie
CMHA -ANWR launches Caregiver Connections – Drop-In Support Group Parents and caregivers often have a difficult time coping with a child or young adult with a mental health concern or mental illness, and may wonder how best to parent and provide support.
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Wednesday, 03 May 2017 15:21
211 provides critical information to Fort McMurray Evacuees
Written by CMHA Grande Prairie
No one can predict when a disaster like the Fort McMurray fires may occur- nor the emotional trauma and devastation that is left in its wake.
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