Rural Mental Health Project

If you are living in a #rural Alberta community and need assistance during this challenging time, please reach out to the Rural Distress line to get connected with #mentalhealth supports and services - 1-800-232-7288.

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division administered a survey between April and May, 2020 to understand the mental health and wellbeing impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Albertans across rural and urban areas. The survey, prepared by the Rural Mental Health Project, is intended to guide future mental health priorities and activities across our province. Read the full report to learn more: https://alberta.cmha.ca/covidreport/

The Canadian Rural and Remote Housing and Homelessness Symposium is going virtual for its second year! Call for Presentations are now open until February 28. Share issues, strategies, and solutions that were made by rural for rural. Learn more on: https://www.crrhh.ca/call-for-presentations

Join the Evidence Exchange Network on February 11 for the Webinar: Promoting digital health and well being for children and families. What does it mean for young people to be ‘digitally healthy’ in world of ever-present screens and instant, continuous connectivity to the Internet? This one-day symposium, held during Children’s Mental Health Week 2020, invites parents, caregivers, health professionals, and educators to attend three presentations. Lear more: http://ow.ly/9TPc50Do3Df

On #BellLetsTalk Day Quinn Fisher, a 31-year-old writer from Whitecourt shares with the RhPAP his mental health journey. Quinn also discusses his work with the... Rural Mental Health Project and the community of Whitecourt in our latest article. Visit the link below to learn more https://rhpap.ca//strong-supports-lead-to-mental-health-s/ Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) Alberta Health Services

Today is #BellLetsTalk Day! For every view of the official Bell Let’s Talk Day video, Bell will donate 5 more to Canadian mental health initiatives. Spread the word, because together we can all help to create change in our schools, workplaces and communities. Visit letstalk.bell.ca to learn more. https://youtu.be/VUY-rizctHA #mentalhealthforall