If you require any help registering for courses, please e-mail us at recoverycollegecamrose@gmail.com.

Recovery College Camrose

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About Recovery College

Recovery is a journey, not a destination

Phone 780-672-2570
Address 4711 51 St, Camrose, AB T4V 0V3

Please note: At this time, we are offering our classes in person and  online.  

At CMHA Recovery College, our educational-based approach focuses on helping people recognize and develop their own resourcefulness and awareness in order to support themselves or their loved one’s recovery journey. All of our courses are developed and delivered in partnership with our peer supporters who are experts by experience: they have their own story of a mental health or substance concern, or are supporting a loved one.

Everyone is welcome to attend our free courses. No previous experience is required and with a variety of courses to choose from, there is something for everyone.

Our CMHA Recovery College courses are interactive and create positive learning experiences, emphasizing connection, hope and belonging. An emphasis is placed on individual’s talents and strengths. Our courses inspire optimism, encourage students to consider future opportunities, and more people towards personal empowerment. Recovery is a journey, not a destination.

You can find more information here: Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact our Recovery College Coordinator at 780-672-2570. We look forward to connecting with  you.

 

 

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Anyone Caregivers Family & Friends First Nations & Metis Older Adults Young Adults
Challenging Procrastination
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm MDT
Start: Monday Apr 22, 2024
End: Thursday Jan 1, 1970 ( sessions)
Location: CMHA Camrose

Challenging Procrastination

  • Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm MDT
  • Start: Monday Apr 22, 2024
  • End: Thursday Jan 1, 1970
  • Location: CMHA Camrose

Procrastination becomes a vicious cycle: you become overwhelmed with what must be done and the lack of time left to do it, become increasingly stressed, and feel completely stuck and unable to move forward. Lack of motivation is part of procrastination. Join us for our 1 hour session where we learn how to turn our procrastination into motivation!

  • Consider what unhelpful attitudes and assumptions lead you to put things off without you realizing it.
  • Explore the procrastination cycle.
  • Discuss the roadmap to overcoming procrastination.
  • Discover time and task management skills.

Anyone Caregivers Family & Friends First Nations & Metis Older Adults Young Adults
Anyone Caregivers Family & Friends Recovery Recreation
Wellness Through Art
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm MDT
Start: Thursday Apr 25, 2024
End: Thursday Apr 25, 2024 (1 sessions)
Location: CMHA Camrose

Wellness Through Art

  • Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm MDT
  • Start: Thursday Apr 25, 2024
  • End: Thursday Apr 25, 2024
  • Location: CMHA Camrose

Welcome to CMHA's Wellness Through Art where we welcome EVERYONE as an artist! The intention of this event is to simply create space for people to make art together. Each month we will start out with sharing a different mindfulness technique or thought provoking activity for contemplation or inspiration. We will then open up the space for participants to be creative and make whatever art is calling to them in the moment. We will provide some basic art supplies, but you are also welcome to bring your own supplies or art projects from home and work on them here. YOU CAN'T DO ART WRONG! This is a judgment free zone and we are all here to feel good through creating art and connecting with one another:)  

Anyone Caregivers Family & Friends Recovery Recreation
Anyone Caregivers Family & Friends First Nations & Metis Older Adults
Drumming Circle at Camrose Public Library
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm MDT
Start: Thursday May 2, 2024
End: Thursday May 2, 2024 (1 sessions)
Location: Camrose Public Library

Drumming Circle at Camrose Public Library

  • Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm MDT
  • Start: Thursday May 2, 2024
  • End: Thursday May 2, 2024
  • Location: Camrose Public Library

Join CMHA Recovery College Camrose in partnership with Camrose Public Library for a FREE Drumming Circle. This is an improvisational style of drumming circle where we will come together in community to explore and express our rhythmical spirit! No experience or musical ability is required! Open to everyone ages 16+  Instruments are provided, but feel free to bring your own.  Studies have shown that drumming can enhance your health and wellness in a variety of ways! Benefits to drumming include:

  • Reduces stress & anxiety
  • Relieves depression
  • Lowers blood pressure
  • Helps control chronic pain
  • Burns calories
  • Boosts brain power
  • Develops confidence
  • Improves coordination
  • Enhances social life
  • Builds happiness
  Join us!

Anyone Caregivers Family & Friends First Nations & Metis Older Adults
Anyone Caregivers Family & Friends Older Adults
Stress Management
Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MDT
Start: Thursday May 16, 2024
End: Thursday May 16, 2024 (1 sessions)
Location: CMHA Camrose

Stress Management

  • Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm MDT
  • Start: Thursday May 16, 2024
  • End: Thursday May 16, 2024
  • Location: CMHA Camrose

Join us for this free 1 hour session where we explore the concept of stress.

    • Learn to recognize the early signs.
    • Understand the ways the body reacts to stress.
    • Learn how your own self-talk impacts your stress levels.
    • Practice strategies for mitigating stress responses in your own life.

Anyone Caregivers Family & Friends Older Adults
Anyone Caregivers Family & Friends Recovery Recreation
Writing for Wellness Journaling Circle
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm MDT
Start: Thursday May 16, 2024
End: Thursday May 16, 2024 (0 sessions)
Location: CMHA Camrose

Writing for Wellness Journaling Circle

  • Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm MDT
  • Start: Thursday May 16, 2024
  • End: Thursday May 16, 2024
  • Location: CMHA Camrose

Are you looking for a way to help process your thoughts, manifest your goals or just get some stress relief? Journaling can reduce stress, anxiety and depression, improve sleep and bring us a greater sense of focus and clarity. Writing is even shown to help us heal from trauma. Bring your own journal and join us for this facilitated journaling circle where we will write, create and learn about ourselves. (If you do not have a journal, we are happy to provide one for you!) No journaling experience necessary, but writers of all varieties are more than welcome. This space is focused on mutual support, personal empowerment, validation and self-awareness.  Sharing is entirely optional. Explore different journaling prompts & creative exercises aimed towards wellness & self-discovery.  

Anyone Caregivers Family & Friends Recovery Recreation

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If you require any help registering for courses please call us at 780-672-2570 or email us at .

Still have questions about our courses?

Our courses offer more structured learning experiences than many group programs. They’re designed with input from qualified and experienced educators AND people with lived experience. Each course has clear learning outcomes and activities to explore and build knowledge. Peer Support is at the heart of everything we do, and we believe everyone in the room has valuable insight to share. We see everyone as a teacher and a learner at the same time, including our facilitators.

Nothing! All courses are free, but you must register before attending.

All of our courses are open to everyone at all levels and at all stages of recovery. All we require is an open mind, a willingness to participate and be respectful of the other learners in the room.

Our courses are friendly, informative, engaging and enjoyable to help learners on their recovery journey. Two trained facilitators run each course, one who has personal experience of recovery and will share their experience as part of the course, the other an expert by education.

CMHA Camrose offers several drop-in classes to support wellness and recovery, which don’t require registration, and are free of charge. To learn more, visit: Peer Support Services.

The majority of courses are held at CMHA Camrose’s offices, but we will also have classes in community venues across Camrose. Locations for each course can be found in the course summary.

Anyone aged 16+ affected by mental health or substance use issues who wants to explore their recovery journey and their own wellness. Anyone who is supporting a family or friend with a mental illness or substance use issue, as well as people working in the mental health field are welcome to attend. No referral is needed.

Creating programs that are designed to empower

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), founded in 1918, is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Canada. Each year, we provide direct service to more than 100,000 Canadians through the combined efforts of more than 10,000 volunteers and staff across Canada in over 120 communities.

As a nation-wide, voluntary organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.

Local CMHA offices across Canada provide a wide range of innovative services and supports to people who are experiencing mental illness and their families. These services are tailored to the needs and resources of the communities where they are based. One of the core goals of these services is to help people with mental illness develop the personal tools to lead meaningful and productive lives.

 

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