Mental Wellness Ambassador Program

Service provides:

• development of customized courses and mental wellness tools for organizations, groups, and communities
• training and volunteer opportunities for individual community members to become ambassadors / facilitators
• programming for organizations, groups, and communities that is designed to be delivered and facilitated by individual community members, called volunteer ambassadors, who are a part of those equity-seeking organizations, groups, and communities within Edmonton

Includes:

• a variety of training programs, workshops, presentations, and information sessions developed for specific organizations, groups, and communities in co-operation with community partners, drawing on their specific needs and experiences to start the conversation about the realities of mental illness, stigma, and suicide
• content that reflects the needs of the unique and individual community in Edmonton with an emphasis on strategies that promote resiliency and wellness and content based on lived experience

• equity-seeking organizations, groups, and communities
• located in Edmonton

• community members
• who reside in Edmonton
• who are 18 years and older
• from all backgrounds
• from all levels of education and experience, from students to professionals, those working in various trades, youth, community elders, parents, and family members
• with an interest in the program, lived experience with mental wellness or addiction challenges, or experience supporting others in these challenges

• contact for program information
• or to set up a meeting to discuss interest in the program

Wait lists may apply, but can vary. Contact for details.

Annual Special $2.50

Annual Basic $5.00

Annual Standard $20.00

Annual Corporate $50.00

• Volunteer / Donations - Volunteer Opportunities

Program hours vary.