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Mental Health Resources
With the right information, communities can flourish.
Throughout the year, a variety of mental health topics will be featured to raise awareness and understanding of the impact these health conditions have on citizens and our community. The Family and Community Resource Centre has curated a listing of resources to connect residents to local supports and promote positive mental health.
The Family & Community Resource Centre (FCRC) provides free and confidential services to Chestermere, Langdon and South East Rocky View individuals and families seeking assistance with social support, information and referrals.
You can reach the Family & Community Resource Centre by:
- Phoning Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at (403) 207-7079
- Email us at crcinfo@chestermere.ca about your concerns and questions
- Completing our online self-referral form.
We are an Emotional Safe Spot! An orange dot at our workplace signifies that individuals on our team have received specialized training. it is a safe place to reach out, talk about struggles, and get directions for the next step towards wellness.
- Featured Mental Health Topics
- Counselling available in multiple languages
- General Mental Health Resources
Featured Mental Health Topic
May 7 National Child and Youth Mental Health Day
National Child & Youth Mental Health Day strives to raise awareness about the importance of mental health for youth and children and how this can affect their growth and development. Take some time today to help build a caring connection with the young people in your lives and let them know that their mental health is important. Having caring, connected conversations can have a big impact on the mental health of children and youth.
Learn more at:
- Family Smart provides resources and virtual event opportunities for parents and caregivers to help support their youth’s mental health.
- Kidthink provides a multitude of resources and supports for children, youth, parents/caregivers, and other crisis and support lines.
- The Kid’s Help Phone (1-800-668-6868) is a 24/7 hotline that provides anonymous support for children and youth across Canada.
- Infoaboutkids is an ongoing collaboration to collect science based information and interventions for children, youth and families to help find tangible information on how to care for individuals suffering with mental health.
- Children and Youth Mental Health in Canada Infographic
May 2 - 8 Mental Health Week
Mental health is an important part of our general health. Taking care of yourself and others is critical to make sure we are creating a space for everyone to thrive in. For this year’s mental health week, try finding an activity that supports your mental wellbeing!
Learn more at:
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Spotlight readings provided by the CMHA:
Other available articles:
- https://www.mentalhealthweek.ca/info-articles/
- The Mustard Seed – Wellness Supports
- Accessing Mental Health Care in Canada Infographic
Counselling is available in multiple
languages
The City of Chestermere has partnered with the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association (CIWA) to offer multi-lingual virtual counselling services to Chestermere residents.
Currently, counsellors can speak Arabic, Amharic, Bengali, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Pashto, Spanish, Tigrinya and Urdu.
To obtain a referral for Counselling Services through the CIWA partnership, Chestermere residents can call the Family and Community Resource Centre at
(403) 207-7079 or email crcinfo@chestermere.ca.
Community members can also connect with CIWA directly by submitting a referral form to familyservices@ciwa-online.com or connecting with Catherine Kurishingal by phone 403-263-4414 x157 or email CatherineK@ciwa-online.com.
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General Mental Health Resources
- The Mental Health Coalition for Chestermere, Langdon, & South East Rocky View has created the
Community Mental Wellness Resources poster to make it easier to understand what local mental health supports are available. Take a peek at the resource poster and see which community agencies are partnering together to create healthier and safer communities. Click on the brain image to connect with the Chestermere and Area Mental Health Coalition Facebook Page. - Alberta Health Services programs a list of resources and tools for mental health and programs/services available for additional support.
- Coping with COVID-19: Addiction and Mental Health Resources This toolkit provides multiple resources for a range of mental health issues or disorders.
- Social Isolation and Loneliness Information and Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit These guides help address social isolation and loneliness issues and a tool kit with additional resources to battle feelings of loneliness/isolation.
- Anxiety Canada is a free self-help researched-based website that provides aid for those experiencing anxiety. This includes services, programs, and online courses.
- Community Education Service offers a variety of free online presentations that provide information regarding practice strategies to support the development and mental health of a child or youth.
- The Mental Health Natural Supports Simulation is an online experience that helps to raise awareness for support roles by building skills and confidence.
- Self-care for disaster times and beyond includes a Self-Care Toolkit Guide and several additional wellness resources and strategies.