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

Victoria Furman is a champion among CASA Mental Health’s network of volunteers. She has been a volunteer with CASA for more than two years, starting her journey in February 2024. Victoria can be found volunteering at almost every CASA signature and community engagement event, including the CASA Golf Classic Edmonton, CASA Gala and McNally High School