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By Tanner Smith

Mental Health

AHS reminding Albertans of resources available to them ahead of Mental Health Week

Apr 30, 2023 | 6:00 AM

Alberta Health Services is bringing awareness to mental health from May 1 to the 7, Mental Health Week, by hosting events and highlighting resources for Albertans to use.

As one in five Canadians struggles with mental health issues or illnesses, it is important for AHS to inform residents of the resources available to them.

Resources such as the Wellness Exchange and Transform Your Stress courses, Text4Hope, and the Mental Health Helpline which can be reached by dialing 1-877-303-2642, are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Several events will be taking place throughout the week, to help raise awareness for mental health.

Mental Health Events:

Meaningful Mementos

Remembering Someone You've Lost at Christmas

Dec 03, 2024

Seasonal Sorrow

How Do You Get Through The Holidays When You're Grieving?

Nov 01, 2024

Upcoming Events at Oliver's

Grief & Loss and Estate Planning Seminars

Oct 02, 2024

• May 1-5 from 12-1 p.m. Wellness Exchange via Zoom. To register, visit Book a Workshop • Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention (sp-rc.ca)
• May 1, 7-9 p.m. “Mental Health Conversations with Buffy” at Northreach Society office 9613 98 Street, 2SLGBTQ+ Support Group
• May 2 from 1-4 p.m. Understanding Mental Illness via Zoom. Drop in via Zoom. – Passcode: 592882
• May 4 from 6-7 p.m. “Let’s Taco Bout It” – Mental Health Awareness and Tacos! Youth Drop-in Support Group at Mountain Plains Service Hub, 9808 100 Ave.
• May 6 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Community Helpers Program Training for Youth and Youth Mentors. For more info and to register, click here.
• May 6 at 11 a.m.- Talk to Me Colour Fun Run/Walk at Wapiti Nordic Trails, to register, click here.

For more information about Mental Health Week or if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, click here.