Making a Difference
BRIDGES is a nonprofit society providing social outreach for
mental health support and the promotion of mental wellness.
What's happening?
2021 Registration & Info Fair
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
Look for the BRIDGES table at the 2021 Registration & Info Fair at the Hinton Centre on Wednesday September 8, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. This annual event is brought to you by Hinton Family and Community Support Services (FCSS).
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day
Did you know that 11 people die by suicide each day in Canada, and that it's the second leading cause of death among youth and young adults aged 15 to 34? Help is out there. To learn more about this day and for more info about suicide prevention, click the button to visit the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention.
AHS launches new virtual wellness courses
Free, online courses focus on topics including building healthy relationships
Free, online courses focus on topics including building healthy relationships
Free, online courses focus on topics including building healthy relationships
Albertans can register for any or all courses.
- What: A free drop-in online class with five topics related to wellness – one topic per week.
- Where: Online (via smartphone, tablet, or computer).
- When: Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. July 20 to August 17, 2021 Or Wednesdays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. September 8 to October 6, 2021
Questions: ahswellnessexchange@ahs.ca
Week 1
Free, online courses focus on topics including building healthy relationships
Free, online courses focus on topics including building healthy relationships
It’s important to clearly define our problems and look at all possible solutions. Learning ways to problem solve effectively helps us address the entire situation, gain control over what we can, and increase our confidence in the decisions that we make.
Week 2
Free, online courses focus on topics including building healthy relationships
Week 2
Positive activities provide us with opportunities for enjoyment and can improve our mood, increase our sense of control over our life, and create hope.
Week 3
Week 3
Week 2
Physical and emotional reactions happen as life stressors occur. Having confidence that we are able to effectively manage our emotions is important, as it helps protect our well-being, maintain our healthy connections, make effective decisions, and respond in healthy ways.
Week 4
Week 3
Week 4
Our thoughts have an impact on how we see the world, how we feel, and how we behave. Shifting our unhelpful patterns to include helpful thinking is important to help increase our confidence in coping with stressors, improve our mood, and reduce the intensity of our reactions.
Week 5
Week 3
Week 4
Social support and connecting with others helps us feel a sense of belonging and reduces isolation that can occur when stressors increase. Building healthy social connections helps increase our confidence, overall effectiveness, and flexibility when handling life-changing events and problems.