More help for children with trauma – September 23, 2022
To support traumatized children, Alberta’s government will provide more training and mentoring for front-line staff at four provincial treatment centres.
Opioid deaths continue to decline in Alberta – September 22, 2022
Opioid-related deaths in Alberta have decreased by nearly 50 per cent in July 2022 compared to the peak.
Helping more Albertans in their pursuit of recovery – August 19, 2022
More than $5 million in community grants will support Albertans of every age in their recovery from mental health and addiction challenges.
Opioid deaths declining: Associate Minister Ellis – June 29, 2022
Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Mike Ellis issued a statement on opioid-related deaths in April.
Increasing access to suicide prevention supports – June 10, 2022
Alberta’s government is helping community organizations expand and develop new mental health and suicide prevention supports for youth.
Overdose prevention app now available province-wide – June 8, 2022
Albertans across the province now have access to the Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), an app that helps prevent a fatal overdose when using opioids and other substances alone at home.
Improving the mental health of seniors – June 7, 2022
Alberta’s government is partnering with community groups to expand access to mental health supports for seniors.
Supporting the mental health of young Albertans – May 12, 2022
Alberta’s government is increasing access to mental health and well-being supports for vulnerable children and youth.
Lethbridge police play key role in addiction treatment – March 18, 2022
Police officers in Lethbridge and on the Blood Tribe will now be able to offer immediate access to addiction treatment upon an individual’s arrest.
Improving addiction treatment access in Medicine Hat – March 18, 2022
Alberta’s government is enhancing access to recovery-oriented services in Medicine Hat to improve outcomes and reduce harm for people with the illness of addiction.