By David Opinko/Lethbridge News Now

AHS launches free online mental health network, Togetherall

Oct 9, 2020 | 8:57 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Albertans who are struggling with their mental health are encouraged to sign up for a new free mental health network.

Alberta Health Services is partnering with Togetherall, an online network that offers anonymous, peer-to-peer mental health services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Albertans aged 16 or older can share, connect, and support others in a safe online community.

“Members can interact with the virtual peer community at large or form their own smaller groups. Members have access to a variety of clinically validated, self-guided resources, including assessments, courses, self-help journaling and goal-setting tools. Members can also join group courses to learn alongside others interested in the same mental health topics, such as depression and anxiety,” reads a media release from the Government of Alberta.

Clinical moderators, often clinical counsellors and social workers, monitor the platform.

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Jason Luan, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, says more Albertans than ever have seen their mental health decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since March, the provincial government has invested more than $53-million to enhance online, phone, and in-personal mental health and addiction recovery supports.

“This network will connect Albertans with others during a time when we are physically disconnected,” says Dr. Nicholas Mitchell, AHS Senior Medical Director for Provincial Addiction and Mental Health. “It is so important to maintain our social connections and this platform will provide a way for Albertans to connect with others from all walks of life. We know COVID-19 is impacting individuals’ mental health but we know, together, we will get through this.”

To sign up, you will need to enter your postal code, email address, date of birth, and country of residence. You will be asked to choose an anonymous name for the platform.

For more information on Togetherall, including how to sign up, use this link.