Shift Stigma Community Foundation was created to expand access to mental health care and to grow community-focused programming in Central Alberta. Our commitment is rooted in working to reduce barriers to mental health therapy and care; support underserved groups and specific community populations; and contribute meaningfully to community well-being.

Currently, our goal is to

• Provide accessible, low-cost counselling to reduce financial barriers to care.

• Offer barrier-free mental health education, school programs, and community workshops as well as capacity building initiatives in our community’s frontline workers and those in the helping industry.

• Host therapeutic and skills-based groups at reduced or no cost for financially vulnerable community members.

• Collaborate with schools, community agencies, and organizations to enhance mental health awareness and early intervention support.

• Advance public understanding of mental health and reducing stigma through outreach and community events.

• Raise funds and securing grants to sustain and expand these initiatives.