Families supporting Adults with Mental Illness in Alberta (FAMI-Alberta) is a grassroots community of volunteers who provide education, support and advocacy for families supporting loved ones living with serious mental illness. We’re currently focused in the Edmonton region, but are happy to hear from families across Alberta.
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What Lies Ahead
He brushes past you with a sneer. You sigh, hoping his mood will improve. You’ve noticed he spends more and more time alone. You tell yourself it’s a phase. You went through that yourself at his age. The bright, energetic, loving son you once knew will someday return. He keeps
Let’s Talk… about the words we use – this week: the “S” word
This is the final in a series of four weekly posts about the words we use, culminating on January 30 – Bell’s Let’s Talk Day. In past weeks we’ve dealt with the “C” word , the “I” word and the “P” word. You can join the conversation by posting a
Let’s Talk… about the words we use – this week: the “P” word
This is the third in a series of four weekly posts about the words we use, culminating on January 30 – Bell’s Let’s Talk Day. In past weeks we’ve dealt with the “C” word and the “I” word. You can join the conversation by posting a comment below. Your identity