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Canadian Mental Health Association PEI Division’s goal is to be THE key partner in strengthening and enhancing Islanders’ ability to achieve and maintain positive mental health.

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CMHA PEI Family Program: Finding Hope and Building Strength

CMHA PEI’s Family Program: Finding Hope & Building Strength is an enriching and supportive 8-week course, available each Fall and Spring, completely free of charge. This program is specially designed for individuals who have a loved one navigating the challenges of a mental health concern. Our next offering will begin on October 15, 2026, in Summerside.

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“More than a race – It’s a chance to do some good.” Register Today!

Since 2017, the PEI Marathon and CMHA PEI have partnered together to help raise awareness and funds for mental health programs and services for Islanders. When you register, for one of the many events happening during the 22nd PEI Marathon, you are provided with all kinds of opportunities to donate and/or fundraise. “If a third of registrants raised $100 each, that would result in $90,000!  We could do so much good with that!!” Register individually, or as a corporate team today!

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CMHA PEI’s Learning, Training, and Support Hub Fall – Winter Calendar is Here!

CMHA PEI’s Learning, Training, and Support Hub offers bi-annual calendars filled with free, one-hour online sessions designed to educate and expand your knowledge on important mental health topics, as well as the supports and resources available in island communities. The Fall/Winter Calendar is available now, and registration is open!

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Upcoming Training

Find upcoming Mental Health First Aid and ASIST Training dates, locations and times. Pre-registration and payment are required for these training workshops. These training sessions are critical resources within Island communities. They serve to educate individuals, groups, and organizations about different mental health conditions, and to teach life-saving skills to navigate situations related to those at risk of suicide.

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Life After Suicide Loss Support Group

Life After Suicide Loss (LASL) Group is an 8-week, closed suicide bereavement group available to adults who have lost a loved one to suicide. The group is facilitated by CMHA PEI staff and includes an optional monthly support group called LASL Side-by-Side, which offers ongoing peer support. This eight-week program is offered twice a year (spring and fall), and registration is required.

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Peer Support

Peer support is the process of disclosing personal lived experience and recovery history to provide support, guidance, and inspire hope for others experiencing similar situations with their mental health. One-on-one and Group services are availabe through Peer Support Programming. Find a service that works for you and your mental health journey.

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Community Support

Looking for self help and support groups within our Island communities? Find groups available across PEI that support Mental Health, Addicitions, Family, Identity, and Physical Health.

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Crisis Support

If you or someone you know is in crisis or has suicide-related concerns, please reach out to Canada’s 24/7 crisis line by calling or texting 9-8-8. You can also connect with the Mental Health and Addictions Access Line loacallt at 1-833-553-6983.

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Careers with CMHA PEI

Are you passionate about helping others? If so, check out our career opportunities, we would love to hear from you!

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CMHA National: A Guide to Help Suicide Prevention

Talking about suicide can be difficult. But silence does not make difficult conversations disappear. This World Suicide Prevention Day, we are being asked to change the narrative on suicide and…

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CMHA PEI partners with the City of Summerside to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, 2026 – **New Date: September 21**

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  September 1, 2026  CMHA PEI partners with the City of Summerside to recognize World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 ** IMPORTANT NOTE ** New Date: Monday, September…

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CMHA’s National Mental Health Week is May 4-10

May 4, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CMHA’s National Mental Health Week is May 4-10. This year’s theme is “Come Together, Canada: Stronger connections, better mental health. Charlottetown, PEI—The Canadian Mental…

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CMHA PEI, Talk Today to be featured at opening night of Centennial Cup

NEWS RELEASE  For immediate release  CMHA PEI, Talk Today to be featured at opening night of Centennial Cup  (Summerside, May 4, 2026) – Mental health awareness will be a focal…

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