Calgary Guardian Article
Many thanks to the Calgary Guardian for featuring Time Out Healing Society in an article on April 28, 2026.
Photo is taken at Bell’s Bookstore Cafe during a Community Gathering.
“Charitable Choices: Leah Bowen of Time Out Healing Society”
written by Emilea Semancik
published April 28, 2026
“Founded by Leah Bowen, Time Out Healing Society is a Calgary-based initiative working to reimagine how individuals recover after acute mental health episodes. With a focus on restorative, nature-based environments and holistic practices, the organization is addressing a critical gap between hospital care and everyday life—offering a more supported, intentional path toward healing, stability, and reintegration.”
What problem does it aim to solve?
Many individuals are discharged directly back into their communities following inpatient mental health care. This transition can be abrupt and challenging, as hospitalization for an acute episode is a significant life event that may leave a person feeling fundamentally changed. Mental health systems are often stretched and focused on crisis response, leaving little opportunity for full healing and restoration. Time Out Healing Society fills this gap by offering a guided, restorative pause—a Time Out—where individuals can stabilize, reconnect, and build the skills and confidence needed to navigate life after a mental health crisis.
