The rewards of supporting people in crisis or mental health challenges can be unparalleled. To know we’ve helped someone and made a difference in their lives can impart a deep sense of meaning and purpose to our lives.

The complexity and dynamism of the people and communities we serve, the issues they face, and the systems we work in makes optimizing the results of our efforts – making a difference in the lives of people we serve – a daunting challenge. To achieve the best possible outcomes in this environment, organizations need to continually learn, adapt and improve. Building and sustaining these abilities or capacities requires dedication and effort and we can learn from the experiences and wisdom of those who have succeeded in this regard.

How the Family Centre (TFC) in Edmonton increased access to mental health services and saved money, too

An event, Creating Hope Through Action, was held commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) on September 10th.

Last year, Centre for Suicide Prevention and Living Hope developed safe messaging campaign materials to promote suicide prevention in pharmacies, and that campaign has found its way into Alberta pharmacies!

Youth experiencing mental health concerns are more likely to talk to a peer than a professional. How can we help to enhance the mental health and well-being of youth and young adults?

Suicide is a complex, multifaceted issue. The Alberta Suicide Prevention Community of Practice offers professional learning opportunities for those involved in suicide prevention initiatives across Alberta.

The Working Mind was created as a means of supporting organizations to create workplace cultures that foster awareness, reduce stigma and support mental health and well being.

Have you ever had the feeling that things “aren’t just quite right” – that you could be doing things differently and getting better results? Have you ever experienced a convergence of events that made you realize things needed to change? This is a story about these very experiences – and how critical reflection, courageous action, and linkages between a large business and community-based mental health and addictions agencies has generated ground breaking changes in downtown Edmonton.

A Men’s Shed is a relaxed and inclusive place, for men with time on their hands, to share stories and form friendships. A place to do that thing you have always wanted to do—or do nothing at all.

Technical Rescue Responder Aaron Hains with Edmonton Fire Rescue Services shares his experience assisting people in their time of crisis; an experience he describes as a privilege.

At STEP, men feel heard and validate each other’s emotions. To find useful solutions, members focus on their healing more than their pain.

76% of Canadian neighbours have experienced loneliness during the Pandemic

Togetherall, an anonymous, professionally moderated, mental health support community is now available to all Albertans aged 16+.

Men die by suicide 3 times more often than women. Centre for Suicide Prevention is excited to announce the launch of Buddy Up, a suicide prevention campaign for men by men.

Edmonton is ending poverty. Not that it’ll be easy. But it will be worth it. Especially when you consider poverty and mental health together. The best part? You can help.

Not too long ago, our agency moved to a new location. Reflecting on this move, and its implications for services for our Indigenous people in the west end, took me back to several critical moments in my own life and with the lives of those with whom I have worked over the years.