Private treatment centres like EHN Sandstone work hard to meet the immediate needs of Albertans who require mental health and addiction treatment, but we understand that private care is not accessible to everyone for many reasons. However, there are many organizations providing important public resources to get help to Albertans who need it. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of free or low-cost mental health support options in Alberta for both [...]
Funding Inpatient Addiction Treatment at EHN Sandstone
Funding private addiction or mental health treatment can seem overwhelming. However, even those experiencing financial limitations or insufficient insurance coverage still have a number of different payment options available to support their treatment needs. EHN Sandstone strongly believes our patients' addiction treatment should be covered through government assistance or insurance, and we look forward to the day when this is the case. While Calgary’s municipal government has recently committed significant [...]
Reclaim Happy Hour — 5 Ways to Make the Switch to Sober Living
Remember happy hour? Before the pandemic, thousands of Calgarians would log off for the day and head to their local bar with coworkers or friends to unwind from the day over a cocktail or pint. This after-work socializing is an accepted part of society, and for many – harmless. But studies show, and Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health has warned, that happy hour has now made its way into [...]