Mental Health is a priority in the lives of our first responders. To help others, they need to be healthy first. That is why Alberta’s government budget 2025 is investing 1.5 million dollars annually to support Read More
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There are many causes of homelessness. Addiction, mental health, and economic issues are the main reasons that lead many people to live on the streets. This Thursday, during a session of Southern Alberta Council on Read More
February begins and it is the month of psychology, which according to Canadian Psychological Association has its roots in science that seek to understand our thoughts, feelings and actions. Its emergence, according to researchers, was Read More
The Lethbridge Recovery Centre is celebrating its one year anniversary, as the facility is one of many built by the province to tackle addiction and metal health challenges.Read More
In a world where addictions seem to be on the rise, there are also those who manage to overcome them. Gambling is one of the addictions that affects both men and women. According to researchers Read More
Many of us would like to know that no one needs shelter, but the reality is these emergency centers are a support for many of our most vulnerable. As BCN’s Heidi Echavarria reports, it Read More
In 2021 on Bridge City News, we brought you the story of Paul Bennett of Calgary. He spent years of his life being ridiculed over the appearance of his teeth. Fed up of the bullying, he Read More
This Sunday is 211 day and the United Way in Lethbridge is raising awareness about the service. As BCN’s Alex MacLeod explains, with the increase in calls, it is needed now more than ever.Read More
Four University of Lethbridge students have launched a campaign aimed at improving mental health with a little help from natural remedies. Including going for a walk, standing barefoot in the grass and listening to music. Read More
A new 50-bed recovery community has opened up just east of Lethbridge. It is giving Albertans who suffer from addictions the chance at a fresh start at no cost. Dignitaries were on hand for the Read More
The Alberta Government along with members of the Blood Tribe held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to mark the beginning of what will soon be a new 75 bed recovery community for those facing addictions. The facility Read More
Monday kicked off Mental Health week in Canada. This week is all about raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Wood’s Homes in our city continues to provide services to youth that Read More
In alliance with Pink Shirt Day next week, a junior high school in our city held a fun activity for its grade nine students to help promote mental health and wellness in the school. Angela Read More
For the next year and a half, the Cor Van Raay YMCA will be able to expand their youth mental wellness program thanks to some government funding. Over six million dollars has been invested into Read More
The mind is a tough place to navigate. Many would say this is especially true for men. A Lethbridge woman is doing her part to try to destigmatize the issue of men who may be Read More
This week marks Mental Health week across Canada and Woods Homes in Lethbridge wants to promote awareness around mental health in our children. Woods Homes provides around the clock support to children, youth, and families Read More
The pandemic has brought with it large changes on how we access mental health resources in our city. Lethbridge Family Services received a huge donation of funds on Friday to offset some of those issues. Read More
The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference’s ‘Make Some Noise for Mental Health’ Campaign has officially kicked off. The annual event runs throughout 17 post secondary institutions across Alberta and Saskatchewan including our very own Lethbridge College Read More
A Lethbridge police officer is looking to raise funds and spread awareness for first responder mental health. As Micah Quinn explains, the constable will be attempting a feat of strength over a 24-hour period to Read More
Mental health is on the forefront for many people in Alberta, especially after the last 19 months of dealing with the pandemic. Alberta Health Services has announced two new virtual workshops to help identify and transform Read More
A group called Rise Above is holding a movie night tonight for kids in preparation of the upcoming school year. Students will be given packs of goodies during the film, which will be provided by Read More
The NDP is calling on the Alberta government to implement a 24/7 mental health crisis support hotline for farmers in our province. The NDP is also renewing their proposal for the UCP to provide five insured Read More
A new partnership between Alberta RCMP’s Regional Police and Crisis Teams and Alberta Health Services has been created to help deal and treat people who are suffering from mental health when arriving at a Read More
The province announced more funding to improve mental health services for Alberta’s youth. Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Mike Ellis, was joined by Children’s Services Minister, Rebecca Schulz, in Medicine Hat Read More
A group of men is biking its way from Lethbridge to Waterton for a special cause. The bike ride is meant to raise money for those who are affected by mental health issues. As Micah Read More
This week is National Paramedic Services Week. It is an occasion to recognize hardworking and courageous professionals for their dedicated public services and to thank them for protecting our health and safety. We spoke with Read More
The mental health crisis has become a “parallel pandemic” to COVID-19. That is according to a 2021 report from the United Nations. Lethbridge Family Services (LFS) announced workshops and trainings they are offering when it comes Read More
It is no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a mental health toll on many of us. Psychologists, counsellors and even pastors are dealing with an influx of people who need help navigating their Read More
