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CMHA’s Alberta Division office influences public policy at the provincial level with a multi-faceted approach that includes strengthening our relationship with government officials and politicians. In addition, we focus on the ongoing submission of briefs and presentations to government committees.

(GAP-MAP) Final Report

Gap Analysis of Public Mental Health and Addictions Programs (GAP-MAP) Final Report

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Bill 52 Presentation to the Standing Committee on Health

A presentation made by Tom Shand, Executive Director of CMHA Alberta, to the Standing Committee on Health on February 4, 2009. Good morning Mr. Horne and ladies and gentleman of…

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Can We Talk?

A presentation made by Tom Shand, Executive Director of CMHA Alberta, to the Alberta Teachers’ Association on March 18, 2011. Three little words that can mean so much and possibly…

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Consensus Statement on Improving Mental Health Transitions

The 2014 consensus development conference was commissioned by the Government of Alberta to improve the transition of its system of care for people with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI)…

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Creating Connections: Alberta’s Addiction and Mental Health Strategy

The purpose of the Strategy is to transform the addiction and mental health system in Alberta. The ultimate goal is to reduce the prevalence of addiction, mental health problems and…

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Employment Issues for Those Living with Mental Illness

A presentation made by Tom Shand, Executive Director of CMHA Alberta, on March 30, 2010. There are many issues particular to employment of those who live with, or experience, mental…

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Impacts of Mental Health

A presentation made by Tom Shand, Executive Director of CMHA Alberta, at the Chronic Offenders Conference in Edmonton on January 26, 2010. Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a pleasure to…

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Left Speechless

A presentation made by Tom Shand, Executive Director of CMHA Alberta, at the Giving Voice: Advocacy and Mental Health forum held in Edmonton on November 9, 2009. Good morning, My…

Position Statement: Community Treatment Orders

While community treatment orders may have utility with a small number of severe and persistently ill people, the potential for abuse, the lack of clear outcome evidence and the availability…

Presentation to the Minister’s Advisory Committee on Health

A presentation made by David Copus, Chair of CMHA Alberta, appearing before the Minister’s Advisory Committee on Health on October 19, 2009. Dear Mr. Horne, Ms. Prowse and Members of…

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Presentation to the Minister’s Advisory Committee on Health – Addendum Report

An addendum report submitted by Tom Shand, Executive Director of CMHA Alberta, following up David Copus’ October 29, 2009 presentation before the Minister’s Advisory Committee on Health. Recommendations As per…

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Rural Health Services Review Final Report (Alberta)

Rural Health Services Review Final Report, March 2015. Understanding the concerns and challenges of Albertans who live in rural and remote communities.

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Toward a Better Tomorrow Investigative Review

Toward a Better Tomorrow Investigative Review, March 2016. Addressing the Challenge of Aboriginal Youth Suicide.

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Valuing Mental Health Report (Alberta)

Valuing Mental Health Report, December 2015. Report of the Alberta Mental Health Review Committee.

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Word Power: Terminology Research in Mental Health

Terminology and the stigma that is often associated with words is a prominent concern in the mental health field. The terms used to refer to persons with a mental illness…

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