Canadian Mental Health Association

Women's Resource Database

Canadian Mental Health Association

Telephone: 403-297-1700

Fax: 403-270-3066

Address:

105, 1040 7 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3G9

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Visit the Canadian Mental Health Association website

About:

CMHA – Calgary Region builds awareness and provides education and support for individuals and families living with mental illness, addiction, or a loss by suicide. They work closely with other community organizations to bridge gaps in the mental health care system and facilitate access to important services and resources.

Services include: 

  • Independent Living Support:
    • assists clients with living independently; emotional support and living skills 
    • is for those 18 years of age or older with a primary diagnosis of a mental disorder, under psychiatric or medical care
  • Skills for Life Workshop: free eight-week workshop designed to help participants understand issues that impact mental health; call 403-297-1701 ext. 1761.
  • Money Matters: seven-week program providing participants with tools to better understand and manage finances
  • Leisure/Recreation:
    • available to existing CMHA clients
    • activities include: walking, arts and crafts, hiking, day trips, bowling, and camping
  • Continuing Connections:
    • aims to improve quality of life for those over 65 
    • includes mental health services, recreation and social support, consultation and support
  • Peer support program 
  • Street outreach and stabilization program 
  • Suicide bereavement support 
  • Stress management and workplace mental health training