Men's Mental Health Forum: Real Talk- Real Tools
Fri, Nov 14
|Northern Lakes College Gym -Slave Lake
Slave Lake and Area Mental Health Network FREE event!
Date, Time, & Location
Nov 14, 2025, 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Northern Lakes College Gym -Slave Lake, 1201 Main St SE, Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A3
About The Event
The Slave Lake & Area Mental Health Network invites you to the 2nd Annual Men’s Mental Health Forum, an evening dedicated to real conversations and practical tools for men’s wellness.
This year’s forum—presented in collaboration with Men’s Shed Alberta, Alberta Health Services, the Rotary Club of Slave Lake Public Library, FCSS Slave Lake, ATCO Energy Systems, and Community Futures—will focus on building stronger connections, resilience, and mental wellness in our community.
Why Attend?
Feedback from our 2024 forum was clear: men want more than awareness. They’re seeking practical solutions, ongoing connection, and a place to belong.
This year, we’re building on that momentum with:
🎤 Keynote Speaker Allan Kehler – Allan will explore barriers to seeking help, the power of vulnerability, and redefining what it means to be a man.
👥 Men’s Shed Alberta Presentation – Learn about the Men’s Shed model and how it can support local planning for a Shed in our region, creating a non-clinical, community-driven space where men can connect, share skills, and thrive.
💬 Panel Discussion – Engaging conversations that bring local perspectives and shared experiences to light.
📅 Event Schedule
🍽️ 5:30 – 6:00 PM – Doors Open / Light Supper & Refreshments
🎤 6:00 – 7:00 PM – Keynote with Allan Kehler
☕ 7:00 – 7:15 PM – Break
👥 7:15 – 7:45 PM – Men’s Shed Alberta Presentation
💬 7:45 – 8:30 PM – Panel Discussion
📌 WHEN: Friday, November 14, 2025
🕠 TIME: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 WHERE: Northern Lakes College Gym, Slave Lake, Alberta
💲 COST: FREE (includes light supper & refreshments)
✅ REGISTER TODAY: Limited seats available!
About the speaker:
Allan Kehler - B.Ed., B.PhEd
Allan Kehler is a leading voice in mental health, resilience, and workplace wellness. Known for his powerful storytelling, Allan draws on his personal journey through mental illness, addiction, and suicide to deliver keynotes that are as impactful as they are relatable. Having spent years as a college instructor, addictions counselor, and clinical case manager, Allan offers not only heartfelt authenticity but deep professional insight, making his message resonate across every level of an organization.
With over 1,000 keynotes delivered across the globe, Allan has become a trusted resource for organizations seeking to create mentally healthy and high-performing workplaces. His TEDx talk on men and mental health has gained global traction, and his five best-selling books have further positioned him as a thought leader in the field.
Allan’s presentations offer more than inspiration, they provide tangible tools to reduce stigma, strengthen emotional intelligence, and promote connection. He uses humor and vulnerability to create safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported™.
To learn more:
Allan Kehler | Mental Health Advocate
✨ Open to everyone in Slave Lake and the surrounding communities—come join us!
This Event Was Brought To You in Partnership By:
Men's Shed Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Rotary Club of Slave Lake Public Library, FCSS Slave Lake, ATCO Energy Services, and Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region.
Thank you to Pembina Pipeline & Slave Lake Petroleum Association for sponsoring this event!
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