Welcome to the Self Help Alliance Website

The Self Help Alliance provides services offered by people
for people who have experienced a mental health and / or
addiction issue.

We believe recovery is possible!

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Updates & Events

 

Canada Speaks 2012 – Mental Health, Addictions and the Roots of PovertyFor the second year in a row, The Salvation Army, in conjunction with Angus Reid Public Opinion, has conducted polling research to better understand societal perceptions surrounding poverty. This year, westudied opinions about mental illness and addictions.
The Canadian Mental Health Association applauds Canada’s first-ever mental health strategyNew strategy provides broad vision but will require a truly coordinated, adequately funded implementation plan to result in real improvements for Canadians.
 The Mental Health Strategy for CanadaChanging Directions, Changing Lives
CBC News Mental Health PlanMental health plan calls for cash and political action.
Skills for Safer Living Information SessionYou are invited to attend an information session about the Skills for Safer Living group in Guelph.
Mental health concerns everyoneNick Lachance, The Cord Mental health. Two words we have all heard of, but rarely speak about. Why? Well, you can’t talk about ‘it,’ otherwise you’re one of them, a crazy person, right? That seems to be the line society is willing to tote.
Skills For Safer Living - A 20-week Suicide-Intervention Skills Development Group to reduce the potential risk factors for suicidal related behaviours.
The Record - thumb Skills For Safer Living In the news – The Record – Program teaches suicide survivors coping skills for a better life.
Skills For Safer Living - In the news – Waterloo Chronicle - At-risk survivors learn to cope with suicidal thoughts.
Highlights - Get Grounded - Jan 26/12 at The Starlight in Waterloo.
Self Help – Help Portrait Day - Testimonial.
Take Charge! - A free 6 week workshop for people who live with any ongoing health condition. View upcoming workshops.
Symplicity Photography & Design sponsors the Help Portraits Annual Campaign.  Check it out!
Peer Training Workshop. Are you interested in learning more about peer support and how to support others through sharing your experiences?
Help Portraits Annual Campaign in The Cord - Giving Back, one photo at a time.
Visit our Mental Health & Addiction Links page for our position on the negotiations to divest the Psychiatric Patient Advocacy Office (PPAO) to the Canadian Mental Health Association-Ontario.