How important is sleep for children and young adults? | CASA on Global News Morning

As adults, we know the importance of a good night’s sleep. It can have huge impacts on our mood and cognition. For kids and young adults, it’s even more critical. Isabella Rees, a registered nurse at CASA Mental Health, joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about just how important sleep is for children. Watch […]

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New Mental Health Program in Alberta Schools | CASA on Global News Morning

CASA’s Tanya Kendall and Lori Roe joined Global News Morning to talk CASA Classrooms, CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. Watch the segment here. Watch CASA on Global News Morning Edmonton at 7:20 on the first Thursday of every month. Each “Your Mental Health” segment features a specialist from CASA talking about relevant

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Nominate a Mental Health Champion! Dr. Myer Horowitz Book Award Now Open

Since 1997, the CASA Board of Directors has awarded the Dr. Myer Horowitz Book Award to people in the Edmonton area who have made outstanding contributions in the field of child and adolescent mental health. The award is named after CASA’s late honourary patron of the day, Dr. Myer Horowitz. You are invited to nominate

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Introducing Concurrent Addictions and Mental Health Integration

CASA’s Concurrent Addictions and Mental Health Program (CAMP) will be integrated into all programming effective April 1. CAMP will no longer be a standalone program. Instead, addictions care will be available to all children, youth and families accessing CASA Mental Health. This change will increase CASA’s responsiveness to the diverse needs of our patients. If

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For A Child In Immediate Crisis

If your child is in physical danger or is at risk of harming themselves or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

If your child is in crisis, dial the Edmonton distress line at 780-482-4357 for immediate assistance.

May 1-7 is Mental Health Week.

For thousands of families across Alberta, every week is Mental Health Week. Support CASA Mental Health and help empower our kids and families thrive.