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Parents & Mental Health

Start Time

13:00

End Time

14:30

Date

May 9, 2025

Location

103 Village Road

Lake Louise Sport and Recreation Centre, Community Hall

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About the Event

Parents/Caregivers (pre/postnatal) and their children are invited to join Cara Crawford, Early Years Family Support Worker and Mary Weighell, Family Connection Centre Supervisor, for an afternoon program focused on mental health.

This program will be offered in 2 sections, the first 45 minutes will be focused on parent/caregiver mental health and well-being. Participants will explore tools for self-compassion and mindfulness, while engaging in discussions with other families who are raising children in a remote community. Children will be in childminding for the first part of this program. The second portion of our mental health session will include the whole family. Children and their caregivers can participate in creating some take-home resources/tools focused on building social emotional wellbeing.

Children are welcome and encouraged to attend. Pregnant parents, people planning to start a family, and people who support families are welcome to attend.

PARTNER Pre-registration here https://app.univerusrec.com/llsrcpub

About the Host

This program is part of the Passport to Mental Health & Wellbeing hosted by the Lake Louise Committee in support of the BMHAW.

About The Facilitator: As the Early Years Family Support Worker with the Family Connection Center, Cara offers free guidance and educational programming for Bow Valley families/caregivers on a variety of topics including (but not limited to); developmental screening, parenting strategies, sleep support, toilet training, behavior management, attachment, reparenting, and emotional/co-regulation. She’ll meet with families and caregivers, pre and post-natal, looking for strength-based support to identify needs, develop goals, and build family capacity. She can also make referrals to other community supports as needed.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Chair – Banff Mental Health and Addiction Week (BMHAW)
Term: 2 Years
Location: must live or work in Banff
Start Date: September 2025
Application Deadline: September 15, 2025

 

About BMHAW

Banff Mental Health and Addiction Week (BMHAW) is a community-driven initiative dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness in Banff and Lake Louise. Over the past two years, BMHAW has brought together partners from health, hospitality, community foundations, and residents to foster meaningful conversations and actions around mental health.

As BMHAW enters a potential new phase, the initiative is seeking a committed and community-minded Volunteer Chair to lead the next chapter of this important work.

 

Position Overview: Volunteer Chair

The Chair is a liaison and figurehead role, distinct from day-to-day coordination. Coordination will be done by a paid position. The Chair will guide the initiative strategically while fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Note: This role must be independent—not affiliated with the government or any of the governing partner organizations.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Organize and lead Working Group and Program Working Group meetings

  • Ensure all activities align with the Terms of Reference

  • Hire and manage the BMHAW Coordinator on behalf of governing partners

  • Serve as the primary spokesperson for BMHAW

  • Foster collaboration among working groups, partners, and community members

  • Manage the BMHAW budget

  • Provide updates (written and/or presentations) to stakeholders

  • Work with governing partners to identify and secure future funding

 

Desired Qualifications

  • Proven leadership in a community or nonprofit setting

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Ability to build consensus and foster collaboration

  • Commitment to building mental health awareness

  • Comfortable with light financial oversight and reporting

  • Familiarity with the Bow Valley region is an asset

 

Time Commitment

  • Approx. 8–10 hours/month, with flexibility depending on the phase of the initiative

  • Two-year volunteer term (renewable)

 

Next Steps

We are currently in a restructuring phase, and looking for a new chair by mid-September 2025. When the chair is appointed they will begin the new cycle of BMHAW including onboarding, transfer of key materials (e.g., bank account, website, social media), and hiring a new Coordinator.

 

How to Apply

If you're interested in serving as Chair or want to learn more, please express your interest to the email above bmhaw24@gmail.com.

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Join us in shaping the future of mental health awareness in the Bow Valley.

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