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Programs & Services

Support Services - Wellness

Provides various educational and training programs related to recovery and resilience including courses, support groups, and workshops.

Service offers:

  • education sessions, programs, courses, support groups, pamphlets, and website information on mental health and mental wellness at various community locations

Topics include:

  • Relationships and Communication
  • Mental Health Services and Treatment
  • Workplace Mental Health
  • Mental Health Recovery and Wellness

Programs include:

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) programs - includes ASIST 2 day certification training, ASIST half day re - certification, Tattered Teddies, Safe Talk, and Straight Talk
  • Art of Friendship - an 8 week course for individuals interested in developing social skills
  • CMHA Support Groups - includes Caregiver Connections, Friendship Circle, and more
  • CMHA Mental Health and Wellness courses - provides an in - depth way to learn new skills and strategies to meet specific needs
  • facilitator training
  • presentations offered at various community locations on a wide variety of topics

This service is provided by Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health Services contracted service providers.

Contact Details

Canadian Mental Health Association - Central Region

Address
5017 50 Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta
T4N 4B2
Telephone
(403) 304-2266
Fax
403-342-5684
Email
education@reddeer.cmha.ab.ca
Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Note

Closed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Closed statutory holidays.
Access
Service Providers May Include
program supervisors
Eligibility

Service targeted to:

  • varies based on program
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

To access service:

  • contact for course information and dates, times, and locations
  • register in advance for public presentations

There may be an application process for admission to CMHA courses.


Wait Times

Individuals can enroll for the next available course or for any announced course.

Fees

Fees may vary. There are no fees associated with CMHA Support Groups or CMHA Mental Health and Wellness courses.


Partners

Partners/affiliations

Canadian Mental Health Association - Central Region - Education Program for Mental Health and Wellness - Peer Support Program