Mental Health

Athabasca Tribal Council and Wellness Society Push Back on MLA Tany Yao’s Comments About Indigenous Housing Program FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) and the Wood Buffalo Wellness Society are strongly disputing recent comments made by Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo MLA Tany Yao regarding Tawâw Housing, an Indigenous Permanent Supportive Housing Program. […]

Wood Buffalo Community Foundation Grants Support Mental Health and Addictions Recovery The Wood Buffalo Community Foundation (WBCF) is handing out $294,000 in grants to five local charities. This year WBCF focused on mental health and addictions recovery in Fort McMurray. The recipients include the Pastew Detox Centre, who will invest in its pre-treatment program, and […]

Provincial Grant Expands Keyano College’s Social Work Program FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— A provincial grant is enabling Keyano College to expand its Social Work Diploma Program by adding 30 new seats. The funding is part of the Alberta government’s $10 million, three-year initiative aimed at increasing the number of mental health professionals trained in post-secondary institutions […]

Council has voted to approve a presentation to present a Poverty Reduction Plan for the RMWB. Councillor Funky Banjoko brought the motion forward at the Sept. 12 council meeting and discussions took place at the Oct. 10 meeting. Councillor Banjoko said the RMWB is unique in some ways when it comes to cost of living […]

Kids Help Phone Canada (KHP) is launching a new nationwide action plan called “Finding Hope.” The organization’s goal is to strengthen support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis young people and address gaps in e-mental health care. Working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people and organizations, KHP is taking specific actions to […]

Girls Inc. of Northern Alberta is the recipient of a $25,000 cheque from the Canada Post Community Foundation grant. The grant was created by the Canada Post Community Foundation to assist in enhancing the lives of Canadian children and youth. $1.2 million in grants have been distributed to 84 organizations across Canada that focus on […]

– This story contains some content that may be difficult for some readers. If you or anyone you know is struggling with an addiction or mental health crisis, you are encouraged to call the 24/7 Alberta Addiction and Mental Health Help Line at 1-866-332-2322. – The Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) is declaring a Regional State […]