CMHA Alberta East Central

Canadian Mental Health Association's Mental Health week is quickly approaching, and we have found ourselves in a familiar setting.
Although many people have found ways to cope with these unprecedented times, 40% of Canadians feel their mental health has deteriorated
since the onset of the pandemic. Although only 1 of 5 people experience mental illness or a mental health issue in any given year,
5 out of 5- that's ALL of us -have mental health, and good mental health isn't about being happy all the time. In fact, a
mentally healthy life includes the full range of human emotions-even the uncomfortable ones like sadness, fear and anger. Also,
pushing these emotions down, or bottling them up will only cause them to come out in other ways. Feeling these emotions are part
of being human and focusing on these intense emotions will not make them worse. In fact, one of the best ways to quiet emotions
is to give them a VOICE.

If your emotions are overwhelming, persistent and/or are interfering with your daily functioning, it's important to seek mental health support.

Support Numbers: Healthlink: 811
Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-877-303-2642
Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322

Helpful links for Covid-19

Alberta Health Services Help in Tough Times
Mental Health Commission of Canada Resource Hub

Effective immediately, CMHA Camrose main office is completely closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. All non-critical programming is suspended
until further notice. Check our website or social media channels for further updates.

To our valued staff and consumers, please note that CMHA East Central Region has closed its doors to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Staff will continue to be available via text/email/facetime/phone during the next few weeks from the hours of 8:30am - 4:30 pm. General Inquiries can be directed to 780-672-2570.

Please note that the drop-in center will not be open, and all classes (Living Life To The Fullest) are cancelled.