The latest CEO Podcast highlights some of the great work that’s being done by the Indigenous Support Line.

The support line is for First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples, including youth and Elders, living on or off reserve, in a settlement or in cities and towns. It helps callers navigate the healthcare system, connect them with resources and cultural supports, and offers immediate support for addiction and mental health concerns.

No call is turned away, and the Indigenous listener helps guide the caller through each step in the patient’s healthcare journey.

This toll-free, confidential phone service is the first of its kind in Canada to connect Indigenous callers and service providers with Indigenous health professionals.

Joining the podcast to tell us more are:
•	Andrea Jackson, program manager of the Indigenous Support Line.
•	Melissa Creyke, mental health therapist and Indigenous listener with the support line.

CEO Podcast — Sept. 22, 2023

Nov. 15 marked National Philanthropy Day, which recognizes philanthropic individuals and organizations across North America, and their exceptional contributions to the charitable sector.

We are so grateful to our 70 foundation partners who support advancements to healthcare, including equipment, programs, services and research in our communities and across the province. 

Last year, our partners raised $363 million for healthcare. They also invested $104 million in support of local and system-wide AHS priorities and $29 million toward health research. 

We work closely with the foundations to make sure we are supporting shared goals, and investing these donated dollars where they will have the most impact.

Joining the podcast to tell us more are:
• Deborah McKinnon, President and CEO of the Mental Health Foundation.
• Katrina Black, President and CEO of the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation.
• Manon Therriault, CEO, Red Deer Regional Health Foundation.

CEO Podcast — Nov. 17, 2023

Nov. 20-24 is Bullying Awareness Week. In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with AHS — talks about the different types of bullying and how adults can support children who are being bullied.

Mental Wellness Moment — How to support children who are being bullied

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for AHS Addiction and Mental Health — talks about what people can do to have a healthy holiday season and positive way to focus on mental health during this time.

Mental Wellness Moment — Advice for Having a Healthy Holiday Season

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director of Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how too set attainable New Year's resolutions.

Mental Wellness Moment — How to set attainable New Year's resolutions

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — talks about how shorter days can affect one's mental health and what can be done to prevent the 'winter blues.'

Mental Wellness Moment — Dealing with shorter days and longer nights

February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month. In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director of Addictions and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — discusses the different types of eating disorders and how people develop them.

Mental Wellness Moment — Understanding signs and types of eating disorders

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — AHS Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health — discusses risk factors for men’s suicide and what can be done to reduce those risks.

Mental Wellness Moment — Risk factors for men’s suicide

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director of Addiction and Mental Health with AHS — discusses what mental health recovery looks like, and the resources and supports available along the way.

Mental Wellness Moment — Supports and resources for mental health recovery

In this Mental Wellness Moment, Dr. Nicholas Mitchell — Provincial Medical Director for Addiction and Mental Health with Alberta Health Services — explains why more adults are being diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and how ADHD differs in adults compared to in children.

Mental Wellness Moment — ADHD in adults

In this episode, Vickie and Tyler interview Justin Burkett, Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and Board Chair with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta.

CEO Podcast — Sept. 22, 2023

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