Alberta is investing $3 million to expand free courses and drop-in help for those struggling with mental health and addictions.
Associate Health Minister Jason Luan says the money will expand Recovery Colleges to five locations across the province.
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The colleges offer courses and advice on practical coping and healing strategies on everything from getting a good night’s sleep to dealing with procrastination and understanding harm reduction.
The courses are taught by people who have lived through mental health and addictions challenges.
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The colleges began in Calgary a year ago and the $3 million will help the Canadian Mental Health Association operate others in Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Wood Buffalo.
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Three sites are already operating and the Lethbridge and Red Deer ones are slated to open this fall.
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