Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Luan announcing funding on June 21st, 2019 (Photo: Government of Alberta)

By The Canadian Press

Mental Health

Provincial government funding expanded mental health care

Jun 21, 2019 | 6:21 PM

CALGARY – Alberta is investing $3 million to expand free courses and drop-in help for those struggling with mental health and addictions.

Associate Health Minister Jason Luan says the money will expand Recovery Colleges to five locations across the province.

The colleges offer courses and advice on practical coping and healing strategies on everything from getting a good night’s sleep to dealing with procrastination and understanding harm reduction.

The courses are taught by people who have lived through mental health and addictions challenges.

The colleges began in Calgary a year ago and the $3 million will help the Canadian Mental Health Association operate others in Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Wood Buffalo.

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