Who We Are

Linking science, policy, and practice to improve public health.

About The Initiative

Lifelong health is determined by more than just our genes: experiences early in life and at other sensitive periods of development change our brains in ways that make us more or less vulnerable to health problems across the lifespan.

How We Work

The more we understand about early brain and biological development, the more accurately we can predict and manage the lifelong effects that experiences have on brain architecture—and the more effectively we can address addiction and other negative physical and mental health outcomes. This is a complex challenge that requires new ideas, concrete action, and large-scale collaboration. 

The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) facilitates research into early brain development as well as addiction and mental health treatment, and applies this research to policies and practices that support positive lifelong health outcomes. We connect and collaborate with leaders in policy, research, education, and service delivery to turn scientific discoveries and insights into measurable results.

Together, we’re building an expanding framework of ideas and strategies that benefit children and families and promote wellness—in Alberta and in communities across the world.

Awards

Canadian Medical Association

Canadian Medical Association

Award for Excellence in Health Promotion, 2015

Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

2013

The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction

The Lieutenant Governor of Alberta’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction

True Leadership Award, 2014

Canadian Mental Health Association

Canadian Mental Health Association

Alberta Division President’s Award, 2010–2011

Centre for Excellence for Early Childhood Development

Centre for Excellence for Early Childhood Development

Medal for Exceptional Contribution for Early Childhood Development, 2006

Contact Us

The Alberta Family Wellness Initiative (AFWI) is an initiative of the Palix Foundation with offices in Calgary.

Calgary

PO Box 16070
RPO Lower Mount Royal
Calgary, Alberta
T2T 5H7

 

 

Phone: 403.215.4490
Fax: 403.910.0381
Email: contact@albertafamilywellness.org