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We have collected some resources for you… from an interactive map that helps you understand and locate the free healthcare services available to you to compelling videos and printable documents.

This interactive tool has been designed to help you learn about the free mental health and addiction resources near you.

 

To download a printable version of this map, click on image below.

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Stigma is the negative attitudes, prejudice, or false beliefs of traits, circumstances or symptoms of mental health and addictions illnesses. It leads to unfair treatment and discrimination against those suffering from these illnesses. Stigma is the number one reason people suffer in silence and are afraid to seek help.

Stigma and Mental Illness

Ending the Stigma

What is Addiction?

Storytelling is powerful. Here are some stories from local residents that they'd like to share with you.

Under the Rainbow

Scott's Story

Please Stay

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This session will provide an opportunity for you to learn what eating disorders are, the common signs, misconceptions, stigmas and where to find free resources and support for both caregivers, healthcare providers and persons experiencing an eating disorder.

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Interested in being an Ambassador

What is the purpose of the week?

 

The week seeks: to increase awareness about the mental health and addiction issues affecting Bow Valley residents, to increase awareness of the mental health and addiction services available to residents, to create a systems level response to the mental health and addiction challenges in our community through a collaborative and coordinated approach, and to break down the social barrier of mental health stigma through community initiatives and conversations. 

 

What does an ambassador do?

​Ambassadors share their own lived mental health experience to inform the community about the diversity of mental health and addiction illnesses, to help reduce the stigma, and to inspire recovery and hope.

 

Share Your Story - Ambassadors may be asked to share their stories and experience in a variety of ways, including written or video form, website and social media channels, public speaking, media interviews, or through podcasts.

 

Be an Advocate - Ambassadors may be asked to share their personal healthcare journey and experiences to support improvements to the local healthcare services.

 

Promote Mental Health and Addiction Awareness – Ambassadors may be asked to attend and support programs and activities to assist programmers, attendees and help increase awareness of the mental health and addiction.

 

Provide Feedback and Information - Ambassadors are asked to help us obtain feedback and be a stronger influencer on important issues affecting the wellbeing of our community and its residents. 

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If you are interested in becoming an ambassador please e-mail bmhaw24@gmail.com along with a completed application

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