Babies' Best Start and Alberta Health Services are hosting an Addictions & Mental Health Drop-in. Drop-in to speak to an addictions and mental health professional. Child-friendly, confidential space. When: Monday, May 27th from 10 am - 12 pm. Location: 10105 - 97th Avenue (2nd floor) Phone: 780-533-2347
Youth Drop-in Support Group
The Youth Drop-in Support Group hosted by AHS and the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention every Thursday from 6-7 pm has a new location. It will now be at 10014 99th Street Grande Prairie, AB. This weekly drop-in group is for youth ages 13-17 to share experiences and support each other. The 1st Thursday of … Continue reading Youth Drop-in Support Group
Opioids Don’t Discriminate Exhibit: Update
National Addictions Awareness Week (NAAW) was observed in the City and County of Grande Prairie from November 19th to November 25th, 2023, to increase public understanding and reduce stigma surrounding addictions and substance use. To coincide with NAAW, the City of Grande Prairie, in partnership with the County of Grande Prairie, Alberta Health Services, Northreach … Continue reading Opioids Don’t Discriminate Exhibit: Update
Opioids Don’t Discriminate Exhibit
National Addictions Awareness Week is from November 19th to 25th, 2023. This year, the Opioids Don't Discriminate Exhibit will be available for public viewing from Tuesday, November 21st to Friday, November 24th at Teresa Sargent Hall. Please see the City of Grande Prairie Events Calendar for details regarding the exhibit, including dates and times: Opioids … Continue reading Opioids Don’t Discriminate Exhibit
Updated Needle Disposal Guide
An updated version of the Grande Prairie Needle Disposal Guide has been published on the City of Grande Prairie website. Printed copies of the guide are also available at the Community Social Development office at City on 99th. Grande Prairie Needle Disposal Guide 2023 - Print (cityofgp.com)
Helping Young People Who Use Opioids
The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) in partnership with Alberta Health Services (AHS) have created a video series to better understand youth opioid use disorder, as well as the treatment and recovery options. To view these resources, please visit the CCSA website at: Helping Young People Who Use Opioids.
AHS Addiction and Mental Virtual Groups & Workshops – May to August 2023
The Alberta Health Services North Zone Addiction and Mental Health department has released their calendar of virtual groups and workshops for May to August 2023. Please scan the QR code below for more information and/or phone: 780-833-4323 to register.
Grande Prairie Youth Drop-in Support Group (Mental Health)
Alberta Health Services in partnership with the Resource Centre for Suicide Prevention offers a youth support group every Thursday from 6-7 pm. NEW LOCATION: 9808 100th Avenue. For more information contact Emma at 780-538-5162 or Emma.Dickman@albertahealthservices.ca
NEW Access Addiction & Mental Health Helpline
NEW Access Addiction & Mental Health Helpline Alberta Health Services has a new helpline for anyone looking for non-urgent addictions and/or mental health advice, information, and supports. The Access Addiction & Mental Health helpline is available Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Phone: 1-888-594-0211 Powered By EmbedPress
Grande Prairie’s 6th Annual Opioid Awareness Day – August 26th, 2022
Please join us at the Community Village: Date: Friday, August 26th, 2022 Time: 5 – 8 pm (candlelight vigil @ 7 pm) Where: 10116 102nd Avenue (follow the purple ribbons) Please RSVP on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/420834720113855?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D%5D%7D