CASA House Fort McMurray sod-turning marks important construction milestone “We know people who haven’t been as lucky as we were … to find that type of service when they needed it.” That service is CASA House, and Jill Oliver is a parent of a former CASA House patient, Faer. Both Jill and Faer are passionate mental health […]

CASA House Calgary sod-turning marks full-circle moment and important construction milestone “We know people who haven’t been as lucky as we were … to find that type of service when they needed it.” That service is CASA House, and Jill Oliver is a parent of a former CASA House patient, Faer. Both Jill and Faer are passionate mental health care advocates and want to see more supports for more youth, closer to where they live and

CASA House in Fort McMurray – scheduled to open in 2027 – is one step closer to its fundraising goal, thanks to Canadian Natural’s commitment of $1.5 million over the next five years. This investment will help bring specialized, trauma-informed mental health treatment to more youth and families living in northern Alberta. For families in the

When a child is struggling with their mental health, families often hear terms like psychiatry, psychology, and therapy. But what does each one mean, and who does what? Understanding the difference can help parents feel more confident and equipped when beginning their child’s mental health journey. CASA Mental Health’s Medical Director Dr. Andrea Yu and

By Hunter Blakley At only 7 years old, I was learning the meaning of darkness— not the kind that flickers in closets or hides under beds, but the kind that lives inside people in the worst ways. I was learning that the world doesn’t always play fair, that fairytales and princess stories were just that: make-believe. Because

The future CASA House in Fort McMurray continues to gain momentum, with Bouchier’s commitment of $1 million over the next five years to help expand access to youth and family mental health services across northern Alberta. For families in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, accessing intensive youth mental health care often means travelling nearly five hours