Wayne Spychka and David O’Brien, BA, CMA outline plans for implementing Creating Connections: Alberta’s Addiction and Mental Health Strategy. Developed by Alberta Health, Alberta Health Services and partnering ministries and organizations, this five-year strategy released in September 2011 will guide actions to improve the health and mental well-being of Albertans in all areas of the province. This presentation was delivered as part of the Recovery from Addiction (RFA) symposium, held in October 2012.