| Time Frame |
Action |
| 1988 |
National Network formed. Networker hired by
C.M.H.A. (Canadian
Mental Health Association) |
| June 1988 |
First provincial Network formed in British Columbia |
| 1988-1992 |
Governemnt-funded initiatives began in several
provinces. |
| 1989 |
The Premier's Council on the Status of Persons
with Disabilities released a document towards a new vision
of abililites in Alberta. "Consumers and their families
must have input into policies that affect the status of persons
with disabilities". |
| 1989-1990 |
The Alberta Consumer Network was developed and
funded by C.M.H.A.
Alberta Division |
| 1990-1994 |
The Alberta Network was funded by Alberta Health
(half-time coordinator). |
| 1995 |
Alberta Health funding increased to allow for
a full-time coordinator. |
| 1999 |
Name changed to Alberta Mental Health Self Help
Network |
