CommunityProvince-wide
Alberta funds 14 community programs with $2M youth suicide prevention grant
The province says the funding supports culturally specific mental health programs through Family Resource Networks across Alberta.
Source: rdnewsNOW
Topic
Mental Health
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CommunityGrande Prairie
Grande Prairie addiction recovery centre adds beds for 36 men
Summit House opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, nearly doubling the capacity of Rising Above Ministries' men's recovery program.
Source: EverythingGP
NewsProvince-wide
Alberta puts $2.4M toward gambling addiction treatment services
The funding is drawn from social responsibility revenue tied to Alberta's regulated iGaming market, with one per cent of gross gaming revenue earmarked for addiction treatment.
Sources: Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, CHAT News Today, EverythingGP
CommunityEdmonton
Edmonton doctor launches inaugural National Resilience Day for Sept. 24
Dr. Allan S. Lycka, once wrongly given six months to live, is asking Canadians to complete one million small acts of support for others facing hardship.
Source: CHAT News Today
CommunityProvince-wide
Alberta marks World Suicide Prevention Day, cites 720,000 global deaths yearly
Provincial health officials and cabinet ministers used the day to promote crisis resources and encourage Albertans to check in on one another.
Sources: CHAT News Today, Lethbridge News Now, rdnewsNOW, EverythingGP
CommunityMedicine Hat
World Suicide Prevention Day highlights Medicine Hat support services
Medicine Hat Family Service is using the awareness day to remind residents that counselling and prevention programs are available locally.
Source: CHAT News Today