Publications
ANMH Pediatric MAID Response
On April 12, 2018, the Canadian Society (CPS) released its updated position statement entitled Medical Assistance in Dying: A Paediatric Perspective, a discussion paper following the Supreme Court of Canada’s 2015 decision in the Carter case and the subsequent implementation of Medical Aid in Dying legislation across Canada.
Alberta Network for Mental Health
The Alberta Network for Mental Health (ANMH) is an organization where mental health consumers can work with each other to reduce their isolation, share resources and support, and strengthen their collective voice. We are a point of contact for Double Trouble in Recovery, a 12 step program that helps people overcome addiction and mental illness. We are also a clearinghouse for the mental health consumer movement and other resources mental health consumers may require. Our organization was founded in 1993.
Funding
Alberta Health Services – Addictions and Mental Health, small private donations, occasional small project funding.
Lessons Learned
It is really best when consumers work in pairs or small groups to support one another; Consumer and Board unity is the single most powerful force to get you to achieve your goals; we need travel funding sufficient to truly meet the needs of our people in remote areas – a one time class or weekend workshop is not sufficient to meet the intensive support needs for the consumers to develop groups on their own. As well, increased costs mean we also need more resources for service in our regions. What we have learned also from our experience as well as our international counterparts, it is vital to have our own place or centre where we can conduct our activities.
Treaty 7 Acknowledgement
In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis, and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3 within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we acknowledge all Nations – Indigenous and non – who live, work and play on this land, and who honour and celebrate this territory. This sacred gathering place provides us with an opportunity to engage in and demonstrate leadership on reconciliation. Thank you for your enthusiasm and commitment to join our team on the lands of Treaty 7 territory.