We are still in awe of how amazing CNOY Walk Day was and all of the community spirit and enthusiasm. It was wonderful to see all of the passionate support…
The Client Support Worker V ( Team Lead ) will support a team of Support Workers, being a liaison of assistance and support to the Program Manager as required. Works…
The Disability Support Worker will work directly with clients that have permanent, episodic or temporary intellectual, psychiatric, cognitive, neurological, sensory or physical impairment, or a combination of those impairments, which…
Candle & Comfort has been serving the Alberta Northwest Region for over twenty-six years and continues to work with providing mental health support to our communities.
The Annual Meeting for the CMHA-ANWR will be held on Wednesday June 30th online. Information will be e-mailed out on how to attend. Keep an eye on our Facebook account…
Bell Let’s Talk Day is Thursday, January 28 and we’re joining in to help drive progress in mental health. COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our lives, including our mental…
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We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as the CO-OP New Horizons Charity of Choice for the second year in a row! We will be featured as…
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What is the Dignity Drive all about? The four Rotary Clubs and Rotaract club in Grande Prairie have teamed together to collect new/unused underwear and socks for homeless and street-involved…
We are thrilled to announce that Grande Prairie has been selected as the winning location for one of Country Musician Gord Bamfords limited drive in concert experiences! The announcement was…
Are you ready to make a difference in your life? Living Life to the Full will help you understand why you think, feel, and behave the way you do. Sign…
CMHA couldn’t do what we do without the help of our many dedicated sponsors. We were truly blessed by your support in 2018/19 and look forward to working with you…
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Great things are happening at Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Northwest Region. As 2020 approaches we are preparing to celebrate our 25th year serving the Peace Country. In a partnership…
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CMHA and the city of Grande Prairie have agreed to pass along the management of the Parkside Inn Project to Northreach until the new RFP has been reviewed and the…
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For the entire month of NOVEMBER we are Happy to Announce that CMHA-ANWR will be the CO-OP New Horizons Charity of Choice at 18 locations across our Northwest Region. Be…
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We say we're fine., even when the truth is we're ecstatic, exhausted, grateful. Or even freaking out. Every time we just go throught the motions, we miss out on the…
After working tirelessly over the last five years, CMHA with partnerships with the City of Grande Prairie is one step closer to building another apartment building. CMHA owns the house…
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Nick’s no Frills and the Give a Little Campaign is over. A big thank you to Nick, His team and the community for the amazing support. We were honoured to…
On August 6th 2019, staff member Penny Newhook did an interview with Reach FM to educate the public on our Mobile Addictions Outreach Program. The interview was a great opportunity…
On behalf of the Board of Directors of The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Northwest Region would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Grande Prairie Auto Group for…
The Grande Prairie Canadian Mental Health Association is excited to announce that we have been presented with a generous gift to our organization by the North Peace Bracket Association. Here…
CMHA ANWR began buzzing with excitement on January 1st, and the buzzing hasn’t stopped. “Why,” you ask? Because we’ve received full funding and will be responsible for overseeing permanent supportive…
On Sunday June 9th, CMHA Grande Prairie is honoured to be the recipient of donations from the upcoming 2019 Show n Shine presented by Grande Prairie Auto Group. The Auto…
As a group that’s built on a foundation of giving, we meet and work with so many amazing people. Those who volunteer for us, work for us, and donate to…
Back in December we were fortunate to receive a generous donation of $500 from Aquatera, and we at the CMHA would like to thank them from the bottom of our…
Another Donation has come through in the form of $1000 from the Canadian School of Hydrocarbon Measurement in Grande Prairie! Grande Prairie CsHm is a not for profit school, holding…
CMHA ANWR would like to thank Field Operations Superintendent Bob Kyollo and the folks at Hammerhead Resources Inc. Grande Prairie office for their generous donation of $5000. With this donation,…
It has been an exciting and busy 2018 at Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Northwest Region (CMHA ANWR). In 2018 CMHA celebrated our centennial year. We attended the 100 year…
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Alberta Health Services, Integrated Crisis Access Team (AHS ICAT) is a mental health & addictions group of professionals who help all ages with urgent and non-urgent mental health concerns. Stop…
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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,…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
Canadian Mental Health Association is 100 years old this year! CMHA is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Canada. Every year we help and support over 1.3 million Canadians.…
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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…
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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…
August is the Many Faces of Mental Health Fundraiser! Grande Prairie Auto Group has kindly selected Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Northwest Region (CMHA ANWR) as their charity of choice.…
Come join us for an night of The Many Faces Of Mental Health at the Pomeroy Inn & Conference Centre on Saturday May 5th, 2018 starting at 5pm.. Featuring dinner,…
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…
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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…
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…
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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.…
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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…
The CMHA is looking for volunteers to help out at the Teepee Creek Stampede on July 14th. If you or your organization is interesting in helping out for a great…
Happy Canada Day! Come down to the Canada Day opening of Treats & Sweets by Center 2000! Look for the NOW OPEN signs and join us in the continued support…
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Get Ready to #GETLOUD Mental Health Week is Coming Join us for the following events in Grande Prairie from May 1st - 7th Monday May 1st Meet us at the…
Bachelor Units Available Renovated Suites Constructed in 2003, Willow Place is a 57 unit apartment building for people with mental health conditions. CMHA-ANWR operates the building where residents live independently…
Medicine Shoppe’s new fundraiser supports mental health one token at a time Reducing stigma and raising funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association a key goal for pharmacy chain
Everyone feels “blue” or sad from time to time. It’s a normal life experience. But when these emotions increase in intensity, persist for more than a few weeks, and start…
In keeping with Health & Wellness, The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Northwest Region is now accepting applications for positions on their Board of Directors. This is an exciting opportunity…