A Community response team that deploys to support agencies and participants across the community to proactively prevent crisis situations and provide mental health supports and resources. Team Members manage a caseload of participants to provide supports, resources and referrals to improve their mental wellness recovery journey.Continue readingCIT Links Team
CMHA Programs and Services
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. Follow the links below for details.
Community Approach to Skills Development Training Program
The program offers a Variety of Hands on Skills Training Opportunities for Persons Experiencing Mental Health Problems between the ages of 14 – 17 years old. The Community Approach to Skills Development Program is designed to assist participants in obtaining skills in areas such as: Carpentry Small Engine Repair and Maintenance Welding Food Safe Handling […]Continue readingCommunity Approach to Skills Development Training Program
Community Crisis Beds
The Community Crisis Beds is a 24 Hour Community Stabilization Program for Individuals in Crisis. The program is a 24 hours staff facility for individuals in crisis. An individual can be referred through the Crisis Intervention Team only. Contact the Crisis intervention Team at (403) 381-1116.Continue readingCommunity Crisis Beds
Community Education & Workshops
Community Education & Workshops increases awareness and understanding of mental health and addictions. CMHA, ASR provides sessions for professionals, clients, caregivers, and the community at large. We offer – Resource tables, presentations on compassion fatigue and empathy, and language around mental health and addictions. We also offer school-level programs around mental health. We also provide […]Continue readingCommunity Education & Workshops
Community LINKS
An Information and Referral Center at satellite locations in the community that connects you to community, health, social, and government services as well as event listings and a housing registry for Southwest Alberta. The housing registry is designed to help people find available, affordable housing in south west Alberta and is updated weekly. Are you […]Continue readingCommunity LINKS
Community LINKS Intake
Intakes for the Integrated Coordinated Access (ICA) program can be booked at (403) 942–7040. Participants who seek to access housing services or other support needs should come prepared to work with the Intake workers through an intake process to see what services that they are eligible for. This process typically takes 30-45 Minutes to complete […]Continue readingCommunity LINKS Intake
Counselling Subsidy
This service is available to residents of Lethbridge who require financial support in order to access counselling. Counselling costs will be covered depending on your household income and level of need. You can see the counsellor of your choice or access one of the active counselling service providers. More Information is available at https://www.lethbridgeica.ca/counselling. Continue readingCounselling Subsidy
Crisis Intervention Team
The Crisis Intervention Team is a Seven-Days-a-Week mobile support service that provides crisis intervention and stabilization. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the Distress Line of Southwestern Alberta (403) 327-7905 or the Crisis Intervention Team Triage line (403) 381-1116. When you need immediate intervention for a crisis. 7 days a week. […]Continue readingCrisis Intervention Team
Crisis Services
CMHA offers a variety of crisis services. Whether you need to just talk, or need more support, our programs below are here to help you feel safe and supported. Programs work with one another to triage and ensure individuals in crisis receive the best possible service.Continue readingCrisis Services
Distress Line of Southwestern Alberta
The Distress Line of Southwestern Alberta is a 24-Hour phone support for Individuals experiencing a crisis. Sometimes you just need to talk to someone. The trained staff of the Distress Line, operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association, will listen, and if you like to know what services or options are available to you, they […]Continue readingDistress Line of Southwestern Alberta