Volunteer Profile: Lavanya finds purpose and fulfilment as a CASA volunteer

Lavanya Jain, a registered nurse, has been volunteering with CASA Mental Health since June 2020. She volunteers on a monthly basis with CASA, contributing more than 150 hours since joining the volunteer team. Lavanya has supported many programs and events at CASA, including the 2022 CASA Thrive Gala and the inaugural CASA Golf Classic in […]

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CASA Classrooms are transforming patients’ and families’ lives

CASA Mental Health’s newest program is like “winning the lottery ” for families and children. Lynne’s* daughter recently attended a CASA Classroom at Fort Saskatchewan Elementary where she experienced “incredible growth.” “We saw such incredible improvement in her confidence and social skills,” Lynne says. “She went from very much struggling to make friendships, particularly socializing

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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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“Be somebody that makes everybody feel like a somebody.”

Children and youth attending CASA Centre are now able to enjoy a new mural honouring late Edmonton Oilers player Colby Cave. The mural was commissioned through the Colby Cave Memorial Fund at the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and Colby’s Kids, initiatives that help support CASA Mental Health’s Day Programs and CASA House. “Every time a

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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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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.

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