MENTAL HEALTH Canadian Mental Health Association, Interlake Eastern RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION Free Copy—5th Edition—2017
The Canadian Mental Health Association Interlake Eastern is dedicated to helping you navigate the mental health system. If you need help, call or visit our website at: www.interlakeeastern.cmha.ca | 204-482-9723 Contents 10Your Path to Mental Well-Being Your Path to 20Getting Help 0Emergency & Crisis Services Mental Well-Being 0Mental Illnesses We all want to be healthy and 30Medication happy. No one can be truly healthy without positive mental 40Self-Help & Support Groups health. It involves how we feel, think, act, and interact with the 0Finding a Counsellor world around us. Mental health 50Addictions is about coping with the normal stresses of life and making a 0Housing contribution to our community. 60Food Banks Positive mental health isn’t about avoiding problems or trying to 0Hope & Resiliency at Home achieve a “perfect” life. It’s about 70Suicide Prevention living well and having the tools to cope with difficult situations 0Rights even during life’s challenges. Each 80The Manitoba Mental Health Act person’s path to mental well- being is unique. We all have our 0Social Activities & Recreation own goals, our own challenges, 9 our own talents, and our own supports. Positive mental health 0Postpartum Depression is within everyone’s reach. 100Help for Families 0Youth Resources This guide is intended to assist individuals, families, friends, 110Support Groups for Families natural supports, and professionals to access information on the variety of What is Recovery? services and supports available in the Interlake Eastern Region. “The concept of ‘recovery’ in Providing helpful information is a key value of the Canadian Mental Health 0Mental Health Apps mental health refers to living 12 Association. We hope this guide will help you in navigating your path 0Skill Building to mental well being. a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life, even when there are on-going limitations A mental health problem or illness can caused by mental health impact anyone at any time. This can be a problems and illness.” challenging experience for the individual, (Mental Health Commission family, or natural support system. Yet, despite of Canada, 2015) the challenges a mental health problem or illness may pose, a person can journey along an individual path of recovery to live a satisfying, hopeful, and contributing life. Mental Health Recovery An individual’s journey of recovery is built on HOPE. This may include informal and formal mental health supports and services. The path of recovery can be a journey of healing and growth that is owned by, and unique to, each individual. It is built on individual, family, spiritual, cultural, and community strengths. The path of recovery offers a person an opportunity to live a resilient, meaningful, and satisfying life of his or her choice, in the presence or absence of symptoms. An individual walking a path of recovery should be treated with respect and offered choices of care that support personal values and goals. RECOVERY is possible. There is HOPE.
RESPECT - Individuals are treated as a whole person with a body, mind, emotions, important relationships, and spirit. They are listened to and are presented with options, so they can move forward on their unique journey of recovery.
CHOICE - Your life should be the one you want to live. Together with your chosen supports, a plan for your future can be created. This plan should reflect your choices, values, goals, hopes, and dreams.
BELONGING - There is more to your life and recovery journey than just receiving medical care. Find opportunities that support your values and goals.
This information was taken from: Manitoba Health , Healthy Living & Seniors, Hope Changes Everything, Manitoba Government 2015 & Manitoba Health, Recovery Guidelines, 2016, Mental Health Commission of Canada health or co-occurring disorder. ii Child & Adolescent Mental Health Program provides Getting Help therapeutic and supportive services to individuals who are under the age of 18 years and experiencing f you or someone you know is experiencing a mental symptoms suggestive of a mental health or co- health problem, it is important to seek help early. It is occurring disorder. The team also provides education Ialways a good idea to see a doctor or nurse practitioner and support to families. first to assess your overall health and to rule out any underlying physical illness. ii Mental Health Services for the Elderly If you do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner, (MHSE) provides assessment and treatment call Family Doctor Connection at 204-786-7111 or toll recommendations for older individuals with mental free 1-866-690-8260. health concerns and/or cognitive difficulties You can also start the process yourself by calling the affecting their daily life activities, as well as support Community Mental Health Central Intake line. and education to families and caregivers. To access Community Mental Health Services for adults ii Intensive Case Management Program (ICM) provides and youth experiencing mental health problems in the rehabilitation-oriented case management services Interlake-Eastern Region call: with an emphasis on the development of skills and supports needed to obtain and sustain an COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH individual’s chosen goal of housing, education, and/or CENTRAL INTAKE employment. TOLL FREE 1-866-757-6205 or 204-785-7752 ii Couple and Family Therapy Services provides relational therapy on such issues as communication, i i Community Mental Health Central Intake provides parenting, dealing with separation and divorce, step- intake assessments, resource information, and links families, anger management, grief and loss, domestic you to appropriate services. abuse, sexual abuse, and chronic illness. To access ii Adult Community Mental Health Program provides call 204-785-7716. therapeutic and supportive services to adults who For more information, visit www.ierha.ca and click on are experiencing symptoms suggestive of a mental Care in Your Community, and then Mental Health. Emergency Services When an emergency occurs, always call 911 or your local 10 digit number for emergencies. The 911 operator will take details of your crisis situation and dispatch the appropriate services. For medical emergencies, paramedics will care for you and transport you to the care providers you require. If you go to an emergency department on suspended service (no available doctor), go inside and speak with a nurse. Nurses Crisis Services are available in emergency departments to assess your condition and to identify your care options. WHAT IS A CRISIS? Phone toll-free 1-866-267-5818 to hear about the availability of a doctor in your emergency department. (You will be asked ii A disruption or breakdown in your daily living to select your hospital of choice to listen to a recording of emergency department schedule status). These schedules are pattern also posted online at www.ierha.ca under “Care in your Hospital” and “Emergency Department Schedules”. ii A temporary inability to cope ii A feeling of being out of control ii Suicidal behavior or intention
What can you do if this is happening to you or to someone you know? Contact any of the following: (These services require the consent of the person experiencing the crisis.)
Interlake-Eastern RHA Mental Health Crisis Services: ii Interlake-Eastern RHA Crisis Line 24 Hr 204-482-5419 or 1-866-427-8628 24-hour telephone support. ii Interlake-Eastern RHA Crisis Stabilization Unit 204-482-5361 or 1-888-482-5361 Provides short term intervention for individuals experiencing mental health or psychosocial crisis. ii Interlake-Eastern RHA Mobile Crisis Unit Adult & Youth Team INTERLAKE-EASTERN RHA HOSPITALS & EMERGENCY CENTRES 204-482-5376 or 1-877-499-8770 (please note that local hospitals do not dispatch emergency services) A multi-disciplinary team specializing in crisis intervention, mental health assessment and short Arborg & District Hospital...... 204-376-5247 Stonewall & District Health Centre...... 204-467-5514 term follow-up. Ashern - Lakeshore General Hospital...... 204-768-2461 Teulon - Hunter Memorial Hospital...... 204-886-2433 ii Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre Inc. – Provides crisis intervention, support and information to survivors Beausejour Hospital and secondary victims of sexual assault in Interlake- Health Links-Info Santé...... 1-888-315-9257 in Beausejour Health Centre...... 204-268-1076 Eastern Region.. Call 204-753-5353 during office Is a 24-hour, 7-days a week telephone medical information Eriksdale - E.M. Crowe Memorial Hospital...... 204 -739-2611 hours for information on sexual assault trauma. service. Staffed by registered nurses with the knowledge ii Youth Emergency Crisis Stabilization System Gimli - Johnson Memorial Hospital to provide answers over the phone to health questions and (Macdonald Youth Services) in Gimli Community Health Centre...... 204 642-5116 guide you to the care you need. 204-949-4777 or 1-888-383-2776 Pinawa Hospital...... 204-753-2334 ii Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support Line The Manitoba Poison Centre...... 1-855-776-4766 www.suicideline.ca Pine Falls Hospital The Manitoba Poison Centre operates 24 hours a day, 1-877-435-7170 in Pine Falls Health Complex...... 204-367-4441 seven days a week. It provides specialized information and ii KLINIC Crisis/Suicide Line 24 Hr Selkirk Regional Health Centre (former treatment recommendations related to chemical, biological, 1-888-322-3019 Selkirk & District Regional Hospital)...... 204-482-5800 pharmaceutical and environmental poisoning and exposure. ii Kids Help Phone 24 Hr www.KidsHelpPhone.ca 1-800-668-6868 Interlake-Eastern RHA Community Health Offices ii Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre-Aboriginal Arborg Community Health Office - Pinawa Primary Health Complex - Crisis Support 1-888-962-6294 i 317 River Road...... 204-376-5559 30 Vanier Drive...... 204-753-2334 i Nova House 24 Hr Crisis Line 204-482-1200 or 1-877-977-0007 Ashern Community Health Office - Pine Falls Health Complex - ii Domestic Violence Information Line 43 Railway Ave...... 204-768-2585 37 Maple Street...... 204-367-4441 1-877-977-0007 Beausejour Community Health Office - Riverton Community Health Office - ii Crisis Line for Abused Women – IKWE 151 First Street South...... 204-268-4966 68 Main Street...... 204-378-2460 1-800-362-3344 ii KLINIC 24hr Sexual Assault Crisis Line Eriksdale Wellness Centre - Selkirk Community Health Office - 1-888-292-7565 35 Railway Avenue...... 204-739-2777 237 Manitoba Avenue...... 204-785-7500 ii Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Suppport Services Fisher Branch Community Health Office - St. Laurent Community Health Office - 1-866-367-3276 http://ruralsupport.ca/onlinechat 23 Main Street...... 204-372-8859 51 Parish Lane...... 204-646-2504 or www.supportline.ca ii Crisis Response Centre (CRC) Lac du Bonnet Primary Health Care Centre - Stonewall Community Health Office - 817 Bannatyne Ave., Winnipeg 89 McIntosh St...... 204-345-8647 589 Third Avenue South...... 204-467-4400 24 hr/day. Seven days a week Lundar Community Health Office - Teulon Community Health Office - The centre offers walk-in assessment and 97 First Street South...... 204-762-5469 162 Third Avenue SE...... 204-886-4065 treatment for adults in mental crisis, along with referrals to other mental health services. Oakbank - Kin Place Health Complex - Whitemouth District Health Centre - 689 Main Street...... 204-444-2227 75 Hospital Street...... 204-348-7191
2 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION Mental illnesses are Alternative or health problems that Complementary Therapies affect the mind - your thoughts, your emotions, your behaviours There are many different mental illnesses, and they affect Psychotic disorders people in different ways. Mental illnesses can occur at Psychosis is a health problem that affects how people any age and affect people of all cultures. There are many understand what is real and what isn’t real. People may possible causes including biochemical, genetic, social, sense things that aren’t real or strongly believe things that psychological or environmental. When you first seek can’t be real. Schizophrenia is one example of a psychotic help, a mental health professional will want to assess the disorder. symptoms in order to determine what the problem is and decide on the best treatment. Common groups of mental Personality Disorders illnesses include: Personality disorders are patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that may last for a long time and create Anxiety disorders challenges in a person’s life. People who experience Anxiety disorders are all related to anxiety. They may personality disorders may have difficulties developing include excessive and uncontrollable worry, strong fears healthy and satisfying relationships with others, managing around everyday things or situations, unwanted thoughts, their emotions well, avoiding harmful behaviour, and ou may consider alternative or complementary panic attacks, or fears around a past scary situation. Anxiety working toward important life goals. Personality disorders therapies. It is important to discuss these with disorders are the most common mental illnesses, and they can affect the way people understand and view themselves Yyour doctor or nurse practitioner so they can can create barriers in people’s lives. Panic disorder and and others and cope with problems. Borderline personality help determine if the therapy will interfere with your phobias are examples of anxiety disorders. disorder is one example of a personality disorder. medical treatment. Mood disorders Childhood disorders It may be helpful to ask the following questions when Mood disorders all affect a person’s mood—the way they feel. This is a large group of mental illnesses that start to exploring alternative treatments: This can affect every part of a person’s life. When someone affect people when they are young, though some people ii How does the treatment work? experiences a mood disorder, they may feel sad, hopeless, are not diagnosed until they’re older. One example of a ii What is the cost of treatment? tired, or numb for long periods of time. At times, some people disorder in this group is attention-deficit/hyperactivity ii How frequent are treatments required? experience an unusually ‘high’ mood and feel powerful and disorder (or ADHD), which affects a person’s ability to ii What training do practitioners receive and are they energetic, but this can also create problems. Depression and focus, complete tasks, plan or organize, sit still, or think registered or licensed? bipolar disorder are examples of mood disorders. through actions. ii What results may be expected? Eating disorders Dementia ii Are they covered under your Extended Health Eating disorders really aren’t about food. They are Dementia refers to a group of symptoms. It can be caused Benefits plan? complicated illnesses that are often a way to cope with by a disease that mainly affects nerve cells in the brain difficult problems or regain a sense of control. Eating or can be associated with many other medical conditions. SOME ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN disorders may include seriously restricting how much food Dementia impacts a person’s memory, language abilities, CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION OR a person eats, bingeing, or purging food. Anorexia nervosa concentration, organization skills, mood, and behaviours. REFERRAL: and bulimia nervosa are examples of eating disorders. Alzheimer’s disease is one type of dementia.
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Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba Medication 204-927-7979 www.mtam.mb.ca edication can be one Music Therapy Association of Manitoba aspect of a treatment plan 204-800-8526 Mfor people with mental illnesses. It can help manage Reflexology Association of Canada the acute symptoms and prevent www.reflexologycanada.ca relapse of both schizophrenia and mood disorders. However, Therapeutic Touch Network medication does not cure mental 204-489-7977 or 204-452-1107 illness - only helps manage it. Medication can potentially have Manitoba Aromatherapy Association drawbacks - side effects, cost and www.mbaa.ca the time it needs to be effective. Talk to your For these reasons it may be pharmacist for more Canadian Art Therapy Association necessary to try several different information about www.catinfo.ca medications and adjust the your medications. dosage several times before you They are there to find the combination that is right help you! for you. MEDICATION INFORMATION LINE FOR In Manitoba, your pharmacist is required to counsel you about EVERYONE (MILE) your medication. Ask them Provides answers and sound advice to questions for more information medication related questions and/or concerns. about your medication. Remember Educates callers regarding therapeutic use of potentially include dry mouth, blurred vision, that the use of alcohol with any medication is potentially SIDE EFFECTS drugs, adverse drug reactions, significant side difficulty urinating, constipation, sedation, and dizziness. dangerous. effects, drug misuse and drug interactions. These medications take several weeks to reach their full 204-474-6493 or 1-800-432-1960 ext 6493 HERBAL OR NATURAL REMEDIES effect. Caution is needed by elderly people when taking If you are considering a herbal or natural remedy, tell your antidepressants. PHARMACARE doctor/nurse practitioner and pharmacist that you are is a drug benefit program for Manitobans considering using the remedy. They will provide information, MOOD STABILIZERS whose incomes are seriously affected by high These are used to treat people in the state of great advise you whether it will be suitable for you or if it will prescription drug costs. excitement and emotional stress. For example acute mania. interfere with other medication you are using. If you have a For more information on Pharmacare, contact These can take several weeks to work. problem with the remedy they may be able to help you solve it. Manitoba Health-Provincial Drug Programs at SIDE EFFECTS potentially include lethargy, trembling, 204-786-7141, toll free 1-800-297-8099; email ANTIPSYCHOSIS MEDICATIONS nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, and mental functioning [email protected] or talk to your local Also known as neuroleptics or major tranquilizers, problems. Regular blood tests are needed. Carbamazepine, pharmacist. antipsychosis medications are used to treat acute psychotic valproic acid, topiramate, and some other anticonvulsants illness, such as schizophrenia and mania. are sometimes used as mood stabilizers and can have fewer IT’S SAFE TO ASK MEDICATION CARD SIDE EFFECTS potentially include drowsiness, dizziness, side effects for some people. The Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety has dry mouth, movement problems and stiff muscles. Tardive developed the “It’s Safe to Ask Medication Card” Dyskinesia (TD) or involuntary movements may occur ANTIANXIETY MEDICATIONS available free of charge along with other tools Also known as tranquilizers or sedatives. Used to relieve the when they are used for longer periods of time. Managing on www.safetoask.ca. It is also available from distress of anxiety. side effects may be achieved by changing medication or local Senior Resource Councils, participating changing dose. SIDE EFFECTS potentially include sedation, lethargy, pharmacies and Primary Health Care Providers. depression, difficulty concentrating, and memory problems. ANTIDEPRESSANTS Dependency can occur if they are used for extended periods Antidepressants are used to treat depression. of time.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION 3 Self-Help and Support Groups here are a variety of Self-Help groups which provide the opportunity for individuals, family members and Tthe general public to gather information, receive peer support, obtain counselling and find out about available resources. Other services offered may include advocacy, support groups, workshops, social opportunities and public ii CANCER NAVIGATION SERVICES parents. education. Cancer navigation can guide and support you and ii RAINBOW RESOURCE CENTRE Self-Help groups in Interlake-Eastern are listed below. your family through the entire cancer journey. Services www.rainbowresourcecentre.org If you are interested in finding out more about a are provided free of charge to Interlake-Eastern RHA 204-474-0212 ext 201 residents and their families. Serving Manitoba’s gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgendered, support group near you, contact: Nurse Navigators and Psychosocial Oncology Clinician queer and two-spirited communities with community ii ANXIETY DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA (Selkirk) toll free 1-855-557-2273 (CARE) services, education, outreach and political awareness www.adam.mb.ca and activism. 204-345-8511 or 204-389-5030 Self-Help and Support groups outside the Interlake- ii MASQUERADE or toll free 1-800-805-8885 Eastern Region are: www.masquerade.ca Offers support, education and intervention programs ii M.S.S. WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP Winnipeg social club for cross-dressers, transvestites, to individuals coping with panic disorders, generalized (Women living with schizophrenia) transsexuals, and their partners to learn from one anxiety disorders, agoraphobia, and social anxiety 100-4 Fort Street, Winnipeg another about what it means to be transgendered in a disorders. 204-786-1616 (drop in/open group) safe and understanding environment. ii MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA ii PARTNERS IN AWARENESS ii SEXUALITY EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTRE (SERC) www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca 100-4 Fort Street, Winnipeg www.serc.mb.ca 204-444-5228 / 204-330-7821 Contact 204-471-1136 for more information 204-982-7800 (Winnipeg) or toll free 1-800-263-1460 A peer support group for professionals living with Community-based, non-profit, pro-choice organization Offers support and/or wellness groups, one on one Schizophrenia promotes sexual health through education. support, telephone or email (individual preferences). ii WE HAVE H.O.P.E.S. ii TRANS HEALTH KLINIC Provides public education, resources and hospital 100-4 Fort Street, Winnipeg www.klinic.mb.ca visitation upon request. Springfield Connections (drop in 204-786-1616 for more information (drop in/open Located in Klinic Community Health Centre support group) 12:00noon to 3:00pm every Wednesday - group) (870 Portage Ave.) provides primary health care No charge - Springfield Library, 60024 Hwy 206. Dugald, If you are between 15 and 30 and are living with services to transgendered individuals. MB. Contact Judy at 204-444-5228. psychosis or schizophrenia, Hope and Opportunity ii WINNIPEG TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP ii MANITOBA SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY through Peers, Empowerment and Support might be (Formerly the Transgender Café) www.mss.mb.ca ii the place for you www.winnipegtransgendergroup.com 204-371-0824 / 204-485-1253 ii OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER Volunteer-run organization offering peer support and or toll free 1-800-263-5545 CENTRE MANITOBA, INC. information for anyone who wishes to explore issues Offers Peer Support Groups for people living with 100 - 4 Fort Street, Winnipeg of gender identity or transition in a non-judgmental schizophrenia and other mental health problems as well 204-942-3331 OCD and Hoarding Peer Support groups environment. as support for family and friends. One to one support ii EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS ii OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS is also available. Provides public education about 204-269-6248 www.oa.org 204-334-9008 schizophrenia, psychosis and voice hearing experiences. ii INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTRE ii S.P.E.A.K. SUICIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION ii ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA 311A-393 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE www.alzheimer.mb.ca 204-947-0194 204-784-4064 or toll free 1-877-838-3610 for more 204-268-4752 / Provincial Office call toll free Information and referral, peer support, individual information 1-800-378-6699 ext 228 or 204-943-6622 advocacy, development of independent living skills, 242 – 897 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg – offers an open, Alzheimer Caregiver Support Groups provide education, resource/service development for people with all types Suicide Bereavement Peer Support Group information, supportive counselling, print materials and of disabilities. ii OPERATIONAL STRESS INJURY SOCIAL SUPPORT (OSISS) presentations. ii WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC - Provincial Eating Disorder www.osiss.ca ii CANCER SERVICES Prevention & Recovery Program Family members support (Winnipeg) 204-831-3444 Patients living with a cancer diagnosis and treatment www.womenshealthclinic.org Military members & veterans (Shilo) 204-765-3000 ext. have a number of supports in the region where care Self-refer for counselling services 4186 and concern are complemented with information and Contact 204-947-2422 ext. 204 Offers community resource information and referral, empowerment. The Interlake-Eastern RHA has three ii SENECA WARM LINE education and peer support to military members, Community Cancer Programs located in hospitals in: 204-942-9276 Available 7:00pm-11:00pm daily veterans and their families who have been impacted Gimli 204-642-4520 Offer peer support, help with problem solving and by an operational stress injury (OSI) as a result of Pinawa 204-753-2334 information about community resources. operational duties. Selkirk 204-785-7400 ii INITIATIVES FOR JUST COMMUNITIES Mental Health and Disabilities Program ii PATIENT & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES Mennonite Central Committee CANCERCARE MANITOBA www.initiativesjc.org www.cancercare.mb.ca 204-925-1928 (Winnipeg) 204-787-2109 or toll free 1-866-561-1026 Mental Health and Program raises awareness of the issues of mental illness ii THE LAUREL CENTRE within congregations by networking with other mental www.thelaurelcentre.com Spirituality health and community agencies. 204-783-5460 ii WHOLE ACTION RECOVERY PEER SUPPORT Counselling and programs for women sexually abused 204-772-1037 as children. For individuals affected by both chemical dependency ii THE MEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE OF MANITOBA and an emotional or psychiatric illness. www.mensresourcecentre.ca ii THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS 204-415-6797 or toll free 1-855-672-6727 204-787-4896 FE-111-685 William Avenue, Winnipeg Counselling and programs for men who have Resource library, support meetings, drop-in, newsletter experienced trauma and stressors in their lives. and workshops and telephone friends for bereaved
pirituality and mental health may not seem to have much in common. Yet we are becoming more and more aware of ways in which spirituality can offer real benefits for mental Shealth. Research is showing evidence that people who have a sense of spirituality have better mental health. Many studies support the positive role that spirituality has in well-being, recovery and resilience in mental health. What is spiritual health? Spiritual health is about the wholeness of what it means to be a human being. “It is how a person searches for meaning through religion and/or belief in God, through relationships with family, [nature, science, human experience], and the arts.” For more information contact Spiritual Health Care Coordinator at 204-641-1379 or 204-268-7426.
4 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION Finding a Counsellor Addictions To access information on the following Manitoba offers a AFM treatment programs in Manitoba call 204-944-6229 or toll free 1-866-638- continuum of 2561: addictions services ii AFM Women’s Family Services – Toal Centre Winnipeg that support ii AFM River Point Centre Winnipeg ii AFM Willard Monson House Ste Rose individuals and du Lac families in their ii AFM Parkwood Centre Brandon ii Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin Family recovery process. Treatment Centre is a family n addition to attending to your doctor or schools, and others in the community. School addictions treatment facility for First The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba nurse practitioner, counselling or therapy is psychologists provide a continuum of services Nations or Inuit families located in has created a Manitoba Addictions Ioften beneficial in the treatment of mental that include education, advocacy, assessment Sagkeeng, MB. Call 204-367-2172 or Knowledge Exchange – Directory. health problems or illnesses. Counselling may and various treatment approaches. Focusing toll free 1-866-329-0736 MAKEconnections will connect you to address one or more of the following issues: on such areas as resiliency, competence, and ii Peguis Al-Care Treatment Centre resources available in Manitoba. Visit ii effective coping strategies for daily living self-esteem, school psychologists can help (Adult Co-ed) 204-645-2666 www.makeconnections.ca ii relationships and family communication students develop positive mental health ii Adult & Teen Challenge of Central ii changing negative thought patterns practices that can last a life time. Accessible You can also call: Canada ii dealing with loss and grief through the school system, this confidential 12-month residential programs for ii childhood abuse, neglect or trauma and free service is often the entry point for ADDICTIONS FOUNDATION men and women 18+ ii crisis planning mental health services for children and youth. OF MANITOBA (AFM) 204-949-9484 www.teenchallenge.tc ii managing emotions in a healthy way So if you have any questions or concerns Residential and Community treatment ii Aurora Recovery Centre ii problem-solving regarding your child’s functioning and/or – Adults and Youth prevention and 20025 Lakeside Rd, Gimli, MB ii building self-awareness and self-esteem mental health, help may be found in your local Education programs, Gambling Programs 24/7 toll free 1-844-515-STOP(7867) ii developing new skills school through your school psychologist. General enquiries 1-800-638-2561 www.aurorarecoverycentre.com As with so many other illnesses, early ii AFM-Beausejour Office 204-268-6166 ii The Behavioural Health Foundation treatment is the key to addressing mental SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES ii AFM-Selkirk Office 204-785-2354 Inc. St. Norbert 204-269-3430 illnesses. Early treatment can prevent a PROVIDING LOW COST OR NO COST ii AFM-Gimli Office 204-642-5162 ii Tamarack Recovery Centre (Tamarac problem from getting worse. The sooner you PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING IN Manitoba Addictions Helpline Rehab Inc.) do something about it, the sooner you’ll be THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION: Call toll free 1-855-662-6605 or 204-775-3546 or 204-772-9836 back to yourself. ii Salvation Army – Anchorage Program Couple & Family Therapy Services visit www.MBaddictionshelp.ca Counselling can come from a number 204-946-9401 204-785-7716 of perspectives and may be focused on 24-HR Problem Gambling Helpline ii 204-586-8395 Relational Therapy Services for residents of Pritchard House particular issues. Schools and campuses Call 1-800-463-1554 i Interlake-Eastern RHA i Union Gospel Mission Charis Centre provide counselling services to students. Many Youth Addictions Service Centralized Intake 204-415-3934 (Female) workplaces also offer counselling services Nova House 204-482-1200 or Toll free 1-877-710-3999 204-943-9904 (Male) through benefit programs like an Employee 24 hr toll free crisis line 1-877-977-0007 ii Forward House Ministries National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Assistance Program (EAP) and through Adult male and children Selkirk Friendship Centre 204-482-7525 Program- NNADAP extended health coverage. EAP counsellors 204-661-8605 provide short-term counselling to deal with SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES PROVIDING LOW Provides alcohol and other drug COST OR NO COST OUTSIDE THE INTERLAKE- counselling, education/prevention, specific issues. Most EAP programs are for both POST-TREATMENT SUPPORT the employee and the employee’s family. EASTERN REGION: assessment and referral, and aftercare If you belong to a certain group, you may services in Aboriginal communities across Post-treatment support is put into Aurora Family Therapy Centre Manitoba. For information on NNADAP place for individuals transitioning from have access to counselling through special University of Winnipeg 204-786-9251 services. For example, military veterans can community-based prevention programs, residential treatment back to their home access counselling through Veterans Affairs Klinic Community Drop-In Counselling Service contact your community nursing station, communities. Canada. An Aboriginal person can access Various Locations in Winnipeg health centre, or band office. ii Esther House – For women in recovery counselling through their Band, Friendship 204-784-4067 call for locations and times or 204-582-4043 ii Addictions Recovery Inc. – For males Centre, Aboriginal Mental Health programs, or visit www.klinic.mb.ca and go to “counselling DETOXIFICATION PROGRAMS a branch of Health Canada. A member from a services” in recovery 204-586-2550 Detoxification facilities provide a safe ii Two Ten Recovery Inc. 204-219-5210 faith community may have access to a helpline Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern environment to undergo the process of www.twotenrecovery.org or counsellor through the networks connected Support Services alcohol and other drug withdrawal and ii North End Women’s Centre – to their place of worship. MFRNSS Telephone Helpline * stabilization. Addictions Recovery Program (M-F, 10 AM to 9 PM) 1-866-367-3276 FINDING A COUNSELLOR ii Health Sciences Centre 204-927-2426 ii Ask your doctor or nurse practitioner for a Mount Carmel Clinic 204-582-2311 The Addiction Unit 204-787-3855 ii Betty Berg House 204-632-5721 referral to a qualified counsellor (a referral ii Main Street Project Inc. Psychological Service Centre (Youth Services) Detoxification centre (non-medical) may be required by the counsellor or by University of Manitoba 204-474-9222 PEER SUPPORT GROUPS your insurance plan to receive coverage). Emergency Shelter 204-982-8245 Alcoholics Anonymous Manitoba ii Contact these professional organizations: Family Dynamics 204-947-1401 Men’s Intake 204-982-8227 www.aamanitoba.org • All fees are based on a sliding scale which Women’s Intake 204-982-8223 Psychological Association of Manitoba Toll free 1-877-942-0126 204-487-0784 www.cpmb.ca takes into account your income and family size. Members share their experience, strength and • Counselling fees can be subsidized. - Manitoba College of Social Workers COMMUNITY BASED hope in recovering from alcoholism. Check toll free 1-844-885-MCSW (6279) Eyaa-Keen Healing Centre 1-877-423-4648 TREATMENT PROGRAMS your local newspaper in the classified section www.mcsw.ca Aboriginal Traditional based therapeutic Programs that support families and for information about AA meetings in your area • College Of Registered Psychiatric trauma treatment and psychological individuals concerned about their own or or the telephone book for a listing under AA or 204-888-4841 Nurses Of Manitoba rehabilitation www.eyaa-keen.org others’ use of alcohol or other drugs and/ Alcoholics Anonymous. • Registry Of Marriage & Family or gambling problems. ii Al-anon/Alateen Family Support Groups Rainbow Resource Centre 204-474-0212 Therapists Of Canada ii Friendship Centre (Selkirk) Self-help groups for individuals who are 1-800-267-2638 Sexual orientation and gender identity 204-482-7525 concerned about a family member or a www.marriageandfamily.ca supports. ii The Native Addictions Council of friend’s drinking. Call 204-943-6051 for Laurel Centre 204-783-5460 You can find a number of Fee for Service Manitoba-Pritchard House information on group schedules in your Therapists in Manitoba, (Psychologists, New Directions 204-786-7051 ext 262 204-586-8395 area or www.mb.al-anon.alateen.org ii The Laurel Centre (for females only) ii Cocaine Anonymous 204-936-0000 Marriage Counsellors, Therapy, Counsellors, Men’s Resource Centre 1-855-672-6727 Psychiatrists, and Couples Counsellors, etc.) 204-783-5460 ii Narcotics Anonymous visit www.psychologytoday.com and search Aulneau Renewal Centre 204-987-7090 ii St. Raphael Wellness Centre www.mascna.org 204-981-1730 204-956-6650 Manitoba. Hope Centre Health Care 204-589-8354 ii Gamblers Anonymous 204-582-4823 The Manitoba Psychological Society’s ii Methadone Intervention and Needle ii Families’ Anonymous 204-237-0336 website www.mps.ca provides information Immigrant Women’s Counselling Services Exchange ii Overcomers Outreach Support Groups 204-938-5900 on accessing both private practice and Nor’West Co-op 204-944-6243 are held in Beausejour, Grand Marias publicly funded psychologists. Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre 204-925-0300 or www.makeconnections.ca and the Selkirk area. This Faith based Referrals to, or inquiries about, services for Manitoba Methadone clinics 12-step outreach recovery program from clinical psychologists in the public ii Women & Family Program (Winnipeg) is available to individuals of all health care system can be made by 204-944-6229 denominations. The support groups accessing the Department of Clinical Health are sharing groups, facilitated by lay- Psychology Central Intake Line at: 204-787- RESIDENTIAL person. Call toll free 1-866-881-2480 7424. TREATMENT PROGRAMS or email [email protected] for more information. Seneca Warm Line These programs offer services similar to School Based Mental Health Services: those of community based programs but 204-942-9276 Check your local newspaper in the Unless you have had direct contact with school on a more structured and intensive basis, Available 7:00pm-11:00pm daily classified section for support groups in based clinical services, you may not be aware with the individual living at the facility your area. that services are available in many schools Moods Disorder of Manitoba Association for a period of time. throughout the province. School psychologists Peer Support Line 204-786-0987 are specialists who partner with parents, Monday to Friday 9:00am – 9:00pm
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION 5 Housing Food aving a safe, comfortable and affordable Banks ood Banks are non-profit, community- place to live is a very important factor based organizations committed to in our emotional well-being. Finding H providing food to people who need the right type of quality housing that fits F support for themselves and their families. your budget can be difficult. Here are some Food donations are always needed. housing resources that may help. Food Banks provide volunteer opportuni- PUBLIC HOUSING – All properties that are ties to individuals as well as welcoming managed by the Manitoba Housing Authority groups such as schools, faith communities (MHA) are owned by the Manitoba Provincial and businesses that want to volunteer. Government. Includes accommodation for ii Beausejour Food Bank Mental Health housing programs and resources. Interim housing is also seniors, families and single people younger 204-268-3600 services outside the Interlake-Eastern area available for women to use until they than 55 years. Rents are based on 25% 730 Park Ave (side door) ii Friends Housing Inc. 204-953-1160 become independent. Referrals for male of gross monthly income or the amount Open every Monday and Thursday ii WRHA – Residential Care Facilities victims of violence are provided. Contact provided for shelter for people receiving 10:00am – 12:00pm social assistance. 204-940-2336 admin line 204-482-7882, toll free crisis Contact toll free 1-800-441-5514 ii RAY (Resource Assistance for Youth) line 1-877-977-0007 or 204-482-1200 ii Lac du Bonnet Food Bank Selkirk 204-785-5228 / Gimli 204-642-6060 204-783-5617 [email protected] ii St. Francis Place Shelter Contact 204-345-9807 ii Sara Riel www.sararielinc.com 202 Christie, Selkirk MB 204-482-4392 Open every Monday & Thursday PRIVATE MARKET – This type of housing 204-237-9263 6 bed homeless shelter operates 10:00am – 12:00pm is not government operated. Rental units ii Salvation Army – The Haven daily from 7pm to 8am. The shelter is ii Springfield Food Bank are owned and managed for profit by 204-946-9404 dry. Smoking/alcohol/drugs are not 741 Wieser Crescent, Anola individuals and corporations. They must ii Seneca House 204-942-9276 permitted. Those under the influence will (basement of Anola United Church) follow the regulations of the Residential not be accepted. The maximum stay is 30 Open Saturdays Tenancies Act of Manitoba. To find out more about Non-Profit Housing days. The shelter is co-ed from 17+ years. and affordable home ownership and housing 10:00am – 12:00pm For information about your rights and initiatives outside the Interlake-Eastern Emergency Shelters outside the Interlake- For alternate access times please responsibilities as a tenant or assistance region visit www.mbwpg.cmha.ca and click Eastern Region call 204-866-2654 or 204-866-3403 in dealing with your landlord, call the under Mental Health and then Finding Help. ii McDonald Youth Services ii Selkirk Food Bank Residential Tenancies Branch (a provincial Housing information can be found in the 204-477-1722 310 Christie Ave., Selkirk government agency that assists tenants and CMHA Mental Health guide for Winnipeg. ii Short term emergency shelter for youth Open weekly on Tuesday from landlords) 204-945-2476 or toll free under 18 years old. 10:00am to 2:00pm 1-800-782-8403, www.gov.mb.ca/rtb RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES ii Ndinawe Safe house for youth 11-17 except after long weekends Care provided in family home settings for years old that have nowhere to go. 204- NON-PROFIT HOUSING – Non-profit 204-482-9178 adult individuals with a mental illness who 586-2588 housing organizations have developed require up to 24 hour care and supervision. ii Ikwe-Widdjitiwin Offers shelter, support ii Interlake Food Bank affordable housing for people with low or Call Canadian Mental Health Association and counselling to women who are 293 Main Street, Stonewall moderate incomes: Interlake-Eastern 204-482-9723. suffering from emotional, physical or 204-467-9118 ii Robinson Place (Selkirk) 204-482-3536 ii Turning Leaf sexual abuse from their intimate partner. ii Eveline Place (Selkirk) 204-485-1317 ii Evergreen Basic Needs Food Bank 204-221-5594 or 204-785-2304 204-987-2780 or 1-800-362-3344 ii Turning Leaf (Selkirk) 204-785-2304 or 71-4th Ave, Gimli 204-642-9736 Turning Leaf (Inc) Residential Support ii Main Street Project Open 24 hours. 204-221-5594 55 McArthur (back door) Service provides 24 hour, in facility, Offers emergency, overnight shelter and ii Tyro (Selkirk) 204-482-7525 person-centered supports to intellectually short-term hostel accommodations for ii Ashern Food Bank challenged adults - those living with mental #1-2nd Ave North, Ashern MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING men and women. 204-982-8245 illness who are experiencing a mental Once a month hampers PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ii Siloam Mission – Hannah’s Place health related housing crisis. Participants For more info call 204-768-3016 Canadian Mental Health Association Emergency Shelter 204-956-4344 or toll receiving this service are those currently or - Interlake Eastern (Serving all of the free 1-866-648-4673 ii Teulon & District Food Bank previously demonstrating independent living Interlake-Eastern Region) ii The Salvation Army – Booth Centre 54 Main Street 204-886-2570 capabilities ii 435 Main Street, Selkirk, MB R1A 1V4 Provides short term accommodation for 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month 204-482-9723 men & women. 204-946-9402 EMERGENCY SHELTERS ii Our Daily Bread-Soup Kitchen www.interlakeeastern.cmha.ca ii The Salvation Army – Sunrise Village ii Nova House (Selkirk) Nova House is an 368 Jemima St., Selkirk ii Offers voluntary housing support A family shelter 204-946-9471 emergency shelter for abused women Monday to Friday services. Work in partnership with ii Men’s Resource Centre-Temporary Emer- and their children in the Interlake- 9:30 am –12:45pm individuals with a diagnosed mental gency shelter for men and their children Eastern Region. Temporary shelter is Free lunch provided illness to choose, get and keep housing 204-415-6797 ext 200 or toll free provided as well as counselling, support 204-785-9514 based on personal choice and skills. groups and referral to community 1-855-672-6727
Income Assistance aving a meaningful job provides us with a sense of Based on a needs assessment, this purpose and independence. You may be someone who service provides financial assistance Hhas had your employment interrupted by a mental so that single parent families, persons health problem or have not yet had the opportunity to obtain Employment with disabilities, and individuals and meaningful employment. families who are unemployed are These programs offer a variety of services to people with mental health problems which may include: employment counselling and able to provide for their basic needs. preparation, career assessment, resume preparation, interview skills, job search, job shadows, work experiences and on the job support. For people who are able to work, EMPLOYMENT MANITOBA career planning, job search, resume SELKIRK FRIENDSHIP CENTRE- Employment and Income Assistance ii Selkirk: Manitoba Jobs and Skills development, interview skills, and skills PARTNERS FOR CAREERS (EIA) will help them go back to work Development Centre development assistance 425 Eveline Street, Selkirk by providing supports to employment. 100-260 Superior Avenue 204-482-7525 Everyone’s situation is different, so Selkirk, MB R1A 2M9 NETWORK 4 CHANGE if you need more details about what Employment and Training Inquiries 204- Road 2 Success program For Youth (16 - 29) JOB QUEST CAREER SERVICES you may be able to get through EIA, 785-5295 92 Third Street South, Beausejour 511 Robinson Avenue – contact your local EIA office: ii Gimli Centre, 2nd Floor, 62-2nd Avenue 204-268-2506 Selkirk Learning Centre 101-446 Main Street, Selkirk, MB Employment and Training Inquiries 204- 204-482-2100 204-785-5105 or 1-866-474-0215 642-6020 BROKENHEAD OJIBWAY NATION – EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPTIONS FOR YOUTH (aged 16-29) 20 First Street South, Beausejour, MB MARKET ABILITIES: Formally known as PROGRAM 382 Main Street, Selkirk 204-785-1815 204-268-6028 or 1-866-576-8546 Vocational Rehabilitation. This program HSE 9 Scanterbury 204-766-2318 Other assistance for Low-Income helps individuals with learning, cognitive SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS Manitobans you may be eligible and mental health challenges with FIELDSTONE VENTURES EDUCATION ACL Beausejour, 524 Park Ave, for are: employment and school related goals. AND TRAINING CENTRE INC. Beausejour, MB 204-268-4653 Contact: TBJ Mall – 61 Main Street Ashern Supported Employment Options assists Provincial Programs ii Partners for Careers 204-768-3797 or 1-888-777-1059 individuals who face intellectual, social, ii RentAid 20 First Street South, Beausejour physical or learning barriers and/or who ii 55PLUS 204-268-6152 have had historical difficulties in obtaining ii Manitoba Child Benefit INTERLAKE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ii Job Connections & Rewarding 226-C Manitoba Ave, Selkirk and maintaining paid employment. ii Early Learning and child Care Work Program 204-482-6009 Program 204-785-5116 Selkirk and Assistance available in Gimli, Arborg & ii Child Care Subsidy SERVICE CANADA - Gimli 204-642-4594 Lundar. Contact Selkirk for more info Federal Government For more information on these or Inquiry line 1-800-622-6232 other provincial programs, contact JUST TRAINING CORP. A.I.M. FOR WORK Manitoba Family Services and Labour (Jobs/Upgrading/Skills/Training) Vocational rehabilitation program for SOCIETY FOR MANITOBANS WITH toll free 1-877-587-6224, 4 Park Ave, Lac du Bonnet, MB persons with physical disabilities DISABILITIES (including mental health) email [email protected] 204-345-2686 367 Eveline Street, Selkirk 382 Main Street, Selkirk or go to www.gov.mb.ca/fs Provides employment assistance services, 1-800-494-4179 or 204-482-2130 204-785-9338
6 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION Hope and Resiliency at Home Keeping Safe When Times are Tough any families put considerable time sense of security may feel threatened and effort into protecting and ii Have conversations about balancing the Mnurturing the physical well-being demands of life-work-school and other and safety of their members. Care is taken responsibilities with self-care to eat well, make healthy choices, prevent ii Take time to talk about healthy ways of injuries, safety proof our homes, street coping with difficult emotions proof our children, know basic first aid, ii Have conversations about what gives us and plan for natural disasters. We install strength and hope smoke detectors and ensure everyone ii Have conversations about supporting knows what to do in the event of a fire. mental wellness Most of us do not put the same thought or ii Learn and practice as a family ways of energy into protecting and nurturing our calming and relaxing. Learn about “Life mental and emotional well-being, learning in Balance” by visiting www.klinic.mb.ca how to be safe in the event of a personal ii Learn about and practice self- crisis. Families, both biological and chosen compassion or however defined, can be an important ii Make agreements about how you source of strength, protection and safety. support each other during difficult times There are things families can do to help and how you will let each other know increase each person’s capacity to be safer when you are struggling, feeling unsafe when confronted by personal challenges and need help and to thrive, flourish and experience more ii Discuss safety plans and how to cope enjoyment in daily life. with thoughts of suicide. Remember ii Have the phone numbers for the 24-hour mental distress as a first aider. thoughts of suicide are not uncommon Crisis Line toll free 1-866-427-8628 or For more information visit Here are a few things your family can do to and it is ok to talk about them. A safety 204-482-5419 and the Manitoba Suicide www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca support mental wellness and increase each plan can be downloaded from the Prevention and Support Line toll free ii Make sure everyone knows about person’s ability to keep safe when times Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support 1-877-435-7170 posted on the fridge or community resources and how to access are tough. While each person is ultimately Line website, www.reasontolive.ca bulletin board. Also have the phone num- them responsible for their own well-being and ii Have conversations about recognizing ber for the Manitoba Farm, Rural & North- ii Know when to ask about suicide and personal safety, everyone needs the help the signs and symptoms of depression ern Support Services (MFRNSS) 1-866- what to do and support of their family, friends and ii Have conversations about recognizing 367-3276. The MFRNSS also offers on-line ii Make time to play and be active together community. the signs and symptoms of stress counselling, visit www.ruralsupport.ca ii Do something every day to let people ii Give every member of your family a ii Learn about Mental Health First Aid know you care about them ii Make time to talk and make it a priority help card for the Manitoba Suicide (MHFA). MHFA teaches individuals ii Do something every day to let yourself ii Take time to look and listen, remember Prevention and Support Line and your how to recognize and respond to know that you matter everyone needs to be seen, heard and local crisis line. These can be accessed understood from your local self-help organizations ii Have conversations about how to get or from the Interlake-Eastern RHA through those difficult times when our Mental Health program. Know what to do to help prevent suicide uicide is a serious SUICIDE PREVENTION RESOURCES Talking with someone who understands can public health Sproblem that has Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support Line help you get through times that are too hard lasting, harmful effects on website - www.reasontolive.ca - information about to deal with on your own. individuals, families, and suicide prevention and dealing with a suicide loss. communities. It’s an issue Also includes personal stories and videos. that is still surrounded by Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) fear, shame, and silence. - www.suicideprevention.ca – information on the By breaking through the association, their events and how to get involved. barrier of stigma and openly addressing the factors that Living Works - www.livingworks.net – A Canadian contribute to suicide, we suicide intervention training company. can all take a more active and effective role in helping Suicide Prevention apps to prevent it and support those who are bereaved. The Life Line Canada offers access and When someone you know or Need a safe place to stay while you sort things out and get back guidance and support for those suffering in on track? We have a safe place for people 15 years and older. care about is struggling, it crisis and those who have suffered the dev- is often hard to know what astating loss of a loved one from suicide. Need to talk with someone right now? to do or say. Talking about Call toll free 1-866-427-8628 or 482-5491/482-5376 suicide with someone does Calm in the Storm helps you to identify, to speak with someone who will listen and can help. not “plant a seed”. Rather, There is someone to talk with 24/7. assess and track your own stress levels it is the first step to finding and provides easy-to-use and highly Mental Health Crisis Services serves people of all ages throughout the help and healing. effective mind/body practices. Interlake- Eastern Region of Manitoba.
Know the warning signs of someone MANITOBA SUICIDE Confidential, who may be at risk of suicide PREVENTION & SUPPORT LINE 1-877-435-7170 24/7 Toll Free Is the person you are concerned about: Suicide support checklist: ii Saying things like: “If I were gone...”, “I can’t see the point of ii Take all threats seriously living anymore”, “They’d be better off without me”, “I want to ii Ask directly if they are feeling suicidal die”, “I want to kill myself!” ii Be non-judgemental and compassionate ii Increasing his/her use of drugs and/or alcohol ii Be a good listener ii Lacking a sense of belonging, worth or purpose in life ii Do not minimize the person’s feelings ii Feeling more distressed, nervous and anxious than usual ii Do not be sworn to secrecy ii Feeling like there is nowhere to go / no way to make this ii Seek our support from appropriate community better resources and professionals Knowing how to talk to a family member, friend or coworker ii Feeling that life has no meaning and that there is no hope ii Ask if there is anything you can do about suicide is a critical component in preventing for the future ii Talk to others in the person’s supportive network suicides. The “Let’s Talk about Suicide” video is available ii Feeling helpless to change the situation and move forward ii Do not use clichés or try to debate through the Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support Line ii Withdrawing from friends, family and activities that once ii If the risk is imminent call 9-1-1 or take the person website, www.reasontolive.ca. This fourteen minute video brought pleasure to a hospital emergency room or another medical explores with the viewer how we all can have discussions ii Being angrier or more irritable than usual station with family and friends about suicide prevention and ii Engaging in risky and/or careless behaviour ii Call the Manitoba Suicide Prevention & Support how together we can keep ourselves safer during difficult ii Showing marked differences in mood: depression, sadness, Line at 1-877-435-7170 to discuss your concerns times. The video also discusses identifying and talking to elation, anxiety, etc. and how to approach the person someone who might be at risk of suicide.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION 7 The Manitoba Mental Health Act Rights he Manitoba Mental Health Act is a provincial law that member, committee, proxy or the public trustee before provides the legal framework by which individuals giving medication. People need to know their rights as patients and may be assessed and treated in a general hospital consumers of services and how to exercise these rights T psychiatric unit, a psychiatric hospital or a mental health 3. How can a person appeal decisions about their when there are problems. Knowing where to take clinic. The intent of the Act is to balance an individual’s involuntary status or treatment in a psychiatric concerns and complaints is important. need and right to treatment, the individual’s civil rights not facility? to be arbitrarily detained, and the need of society to prevent CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION people from harming themselves or others when they are Review Board applications are available at the nursing mentally ill. station in each psychiatric facility. - INTERLAKE EASTERN REGION 204-482-9723 Here are the key points for an individual to know: A review board is an independent committee www.interlakeeastern.cmha.ca of 3 people who: 1. How are people admitted to a psychiatric ii May review involuntary status, mental competency, MANITOBA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION facility? failure to comply with a health directive, competency to 1-888-884-8681 manage property, extension or cancellation of a leave ww.gov.mb.ca/hrc VOLUNTARY PATIENT certificate. Receives, investigates and attempts to resolve A person may request admission as a voluntary patient, in ii May authorize treatment for a patient who is not complaints of unlawful discrimination and harassment. which case a doctor must agree that admission is indicated. mentally competent. The vast majority of patients who are admitted to a ii May authorize the withholding of access of a patient MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW BOARD psychiatric unit in a hospital are admitted voluntarily. to his or her clinical file. A Review Board hearing must 204-945-6050 be conducted within 21 days of the application date. A Will accept collect calls from persons in hospital under INVOLUNTARY PATIENT person is entitled to be represented at the hearing by a the Mental Health Act. Patients have the right to appeal Any doctor can make application for a psychiatric assessment lawyer, advocate or person of their choice. A decision will certain aspects of their admission or treatment in a based on his/her personal assessment that the individual be made within 2 - 3 days following the hearing. psychiatric facility. is suffering from a mental disorder that likely will result in serious harm to him/herself or another person, or will 4. Can an involuntary patient be discharged from seriously deteriorate if not admitted to a psychiatric facility. OMBUDSMAN MANITOBA a psychiatric facility? 1-800-665-0531 ii A police officer may be requested through a warrant A Certificate of Leave is a written agreement between a www.ombudsman.mb.ca or their emergency powers to bring a person to a patient and a doctor that may be issued for a period of six An office independent of government that receives psychiatric facility for assessment. months allowing an involuntary patient (who meets certain inquiries and complaints from people who believe ii A justice of the peace can issue a warrant to have a criteria) to live outside the psychiatric facility. they have been treated unfairly by departments and person taken to a psychiatric facility for assessment after The certificate contains conditions specifying that the agencies of the provincial government or by a municipal receiving signed evidence from a citizen that this person patient must report at specific times and places for government; and those who have concerns about their may be a danger to him/herself or others. treatment. Once the certificate is issued, that patient requests for access to information, or about the privacy becomes voluntary. If the patient does not report for of their personal or personal health information. However, a person can only be admitted to a psychiatric facility as an involuntary patient if a psychiatrist believes treatment as agreed, the doctor can request the police to return the patient to the psychiatric facility. PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION ACT that: ii the person may suffer from a mental disorder 1-866-626-4862 / 204-788-6612 ii because of the mental disorder there is a likelihood that: 5. Does a person have a right to see their www.gov.mb.ca/health/phia/ - the person may cause serious harm to him/herself or hospital file? The act sets out rules that all health information others OR “trustees” must follow. Trustees are persons or . A person can apply in writing to the medical officer - the person’s condition may deteriorate mentally or YES organizations that keep records of your health in charge of the psychiatric facility to see and/or copy the physically AND information. clinical record. The person needs to give their name, address, - the person needs treatment that can reasonably be date of birth and date(s) of hospitalization. The hospital can provided only in a psychiatric facility charge a fee for administration and copying. It is important THE PROTECTION FOR PERSONS IN CARE ii the person refuses or lacks the capacity to agree to a to inform Medical Records if a person cannot afford the fee. 1-866-440-6366 voluntary admission. www.gov.mb.ca/health/protetction/ Most facilities will adjust or waive the fee. This office receives and investigates reports of suspected A police officer who takes a person into custody for an Within 7 days of receiving a written request, the medical abuse against adults receiving care in personal care involuntary medical examination must inform the person in officer may either grant the request to see the file (which is homes, hospitals or any other designated health facilities. writing: usual), or may apply to the Review Board for permission to ii where the person is being taken withhold all or part of the clinical file. If there is incorrect SOCIAL SERVICES APPEAL BOARD ii the reason why they are being taken for an involuntary information in the file, a correction can be requested, or a 1-866-626-4862 / 204-945-3003 medical examination statement of disagreement can be added to the record. www.gov.mb.ca/fs ii that they have a right to call a lawyer. The Review Board can order the medical officer to give www.gov.mb.ca/fs/ssab/ access to the clinical file unless the board believes that this DISCHARGE The Social Services Appeal Board is an independent would likely cause: a) serious harm to a person’s treatment A person can be kept involuntarily in a psychiatric facility for appeal board for decisions about employment and or recovery OR b) serious physical or emotional harm to up to 21 days. If not ready for discharge, the certificate can income assistance. someone else. be renewed for up to 3 months. However, the psychiatrist can also change the person’s status from involuntary to 6. If you need specific information regarding the VICTIMS SERVICES voluntary at any time if they no longer meet the conditions Mental Health Act and your rights call: 1-866-484-2846 to be an involuntary patient. The patient must be informed www.gov.mb.ca/justice/victims of any change in status. ii Canadian Mental Health Association–Interlake Eastern helps people access their rights, understand their (serving all Interlake-Eastern area) responsibilities and connects them to other services or 2. Can a person be forced to accept medication 435 Main Street, Selkirk, MB 204-482-9723 agencies. against their will? ii Mental Health Review Board 204-945-6050 / 204-945-6178 LAW PHONE-IN AND LAWYER REFERRAL If a person is considered to be mentally competent to Will accept collect calls from persons in hospital. PROGRAM decide on psychiatric treatment, they have the right to ii Legal Aid Winnipeg 501-294 Portage Avenue refuse or accept medication or treatment. An individual is 204-985-8500 or toll free 1-800-261-2960 204-943-2305 or 1-800-262-8800 considered competent to decide on psychiatric treatment ii Ombudsman Manitoba toll free 1-800-665-0531 This program provides legal information, not advice, on if he or she has the ability to understand the nature of www.ombudsman.mb.ca specific cases to callers at no charge. The program also the illness for which treatment is proposed, the treatment refers individuals to lawyers with preferred areas of recommended, and is able to appreciate the consequences COPIES OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT CAN BE OBTAINED practice and to other legal agencies. of giving or withholding consent. If a person is not mentally FROM STATUTORY PUBLICATIONS 204-945-3101 or competent, the psychiatrist must get consent from a family www.gov.mb.ca/health/act.html The Myths of Mental Illness How much do you know about mental illness? Here are some common myths and truths.
MYTH: People with mental illness are violent and dangerous. MYTH: Mental illness is caused by a personal weakness. TRUTH: As a group, mentally ill people are no more violent TRUTH: A mental illness is not a character flaw. It is an illness, and than any other groups. In fact, they are more likely to be the it has nothing to do with being weak or lacking will-power. Although victims of violence than to be violent themselves. people with mental illness can play a big part in their own recovery, they did not choose to become ill. MYTH: People with mental illness are poor and/or less intelligent. MYTH: Mental illness is a single, rare disorder. TRUTH: Many studies show that most TRUTH: Mental illness is not a single disease but a broad people with mental illnesses have classification for many disorders. Anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, average or above-average intelligence. personality disorders, eating disorders and organic brain disorders Mental illness, like physical illness, can affect millions of Canadians every year. affect anyone regardless of intelligence, social class or income level. Source: www.cmha.ca Canadian Mental Health Association website.
8 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION RESOURCE & SUPPORT CENTRES:
Mental Health Selkirk & Interlake Mental Health Support Centre Inc. Social Activities www.supportcentre.ca Provides community based settings for mental health support services on a drop-in basis, in several communities in the Interlake Eastman area. ii Selkirk & Interlake Support Centre 204-482-3536 and Recreation Client line 204-785-8073 (Mon-Fri 6:30am-2pm) Sunflower Café 204-482-1601 ecreation changes strangers into neighbours, bringing ii Arborg Support Centre 204-376-5066 people together in settings where friendships and ii Ashern Support Centre 204-768-2915 Rabilities can grow in a positive environment. In a ii L. Merrit Support Centre - Lundar 204-762-5769 time when computers, cars and other labour saving devices ii Lac du Bonnet Support Centre 204-345-5570 have weakened or replaced human contact, recreation may improve health just as much by building social supports Women as by enhancing physical health. Research shows that Interlake Women’s Resource Centre people who participate in recreational activity enjoy better Gimli 204-642-8264 mental health, are more alert, and more resilient against Lakeshore Women’s Resource Centre the stresses of modern living. Participating in recreation is Ashern 204-768-3016 shown to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, and reduce Metis the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. Manitoba Metis Federation: Provides wellness services GATHERING INFORMATION... in the community. There are a number of ways to find recreational and social ii Grand Marais 204-754-2721 opportunities in your community. Local newspapers as well ii St. Laurent 204-646-2706 as community news/public bulletin boards are good sources ii Selkirk Friendship Centre 204-482-7525 of information. Other good sources of information include: SENIOR RESOURCE COUNCILS: ii Call your City/Town office, Rural Municipality office or Local Government District (LGD) to find out more about what is Provides services in the community by coordinating going on in your community. Most districts have recreation guides and are online with social media so don’t forget to volunteers and fee for service providers to help seniors and check out their websites, Facebook and Twitter! people living with disabilities to maintain independence ii 211 Manitoba www.mb.211.ca is a searchable online database of government, health, and social services that are in the community. available across the province. The service helps Manitobans who are looking to find the right community or social resource but don’t know where to start. Brokenhead Outreach For Seniors Inc. ii The Interlake-Eastern RHA website www.ierha.ca – click on Care in your Community – Community Wellness Team. The Beausejour 204-268-7300 community wellness team of health experts is composed of nurses, dietitians, exercise consultants and people trained to Two Rivers Seniors Resource Council Inc. help motivate you to live a healthier life. The wellness teams visit communities for events and they deliver free classes and Lac du Bonnet 204-345-1227 programs all over the region. Contact 1-877-979-9355 or [email protected] Pinawa 204-753-2962 ii Stay up to date on programs, Whitemouth 204-348-4610 classes and trainings by sub- scribing to our E-Newsletter by Springfield Services to Seniors emailing [email protected] Oakbank 204-853-7582 and include the word “subscribe” Winnipeg River Resource Council Inc. in the subject line. Pine Falls 204-367-9128 ii Recreation Opportunities for Children (ROC Eastman) East Beaches Resource Centre This recreation-focused Victoria Beach 204-756-6471 children’s charity covers costs Arborg and District Seniors Resource Council of registration in activities, Arborg 204-376-3494 transportation, equipment and supply costs, as well as giving Living Independence For Elders - LIFE a unique and personal learning Ashern 204-768-2187 program to each and every Eriksdale Community Resource Council Inc. family. Contact 204-371-2887 Eriksdale 204-739-2697 ii KidSport™ provides support to children in order to remove Fisher Branch Seniors Resource Council financial barriers that prevent Fisher Branch 204-372-8703 ext 315 them from playing organized Gimli Seniors Resource Council Inc. sport. www.kidsportcanada.ca/ Gimli 204-642-7297 manitoba/ 1-866-774-2220 (Toll Free) Lundar Community Resource Council ii Jumpstart gives kids from families in financial need the same chance to participate as their neighbours, their classmates Lundar 204-762-5378 and their friends. www.jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/ 1-844-YES-PLAY Riverton & District Seniors Resource Riverton 204-378-3103 SHARING THE FUN… Going to new places or meeting new people is not always easy and can be stressful. It may help to go with a friend or let St. Laurent Senior Resource Council Inc. the contact person know you are coming. They will often make a point of looking for you and perhaps introduce you to St. Laurent 204-646-2504 ext 4 others. It takes time to meet others and feel comfortable in a new setting. Give yourself and the activity a chance. You may Selkirk Support Services (located in Food Bank Bldg) be pleasantly surprised! Selkirk 204-785-2737 COMMUNITY LIBRARIES AND MENTAL HEALTH South Interlake Seniors Resource Council Inc. Reading is not only an excellent pastime, offering opportunities to relax and to briefly escape from the stresses of everyday Stonewall 204-467-2719 life, but is also a great way to access trustworthy information and empowers people to make informed decisions about their Teulon and District Seniors Resource Council well-being and health. A number of recommended books on mental health topics can be found on the Interlake-Eastern Teulon 204-886-2570 RHA website - www.ierha.ca – click on Care in your Community – and then on Mental Health. Look for these books at a library near you. FOR SENIORS To find a listing of community libraries visit: http://www.mla.mb.ca/content/manitoban-library-directory ii Age and Opportunity 1-888-333-3121 ii The Mental Health Education Resource Centre of Manitoba (MHERC) 100-4 Fort Street, Winnipeg is a provincial resource ii Partners Seeking Solutions with Seniors Peer promoting knowledge exchange. To promote mental health and educate about mental illness in an effort to encourage Support line 204-237-5918 Manitobans to seek treatment early and to reduce the prejudice and discrimination that exists towards people with a www.solutionsforseniors.cimnet.ca mental illness. All resources are available for loan, free of charge. 204-942-6568 Toll Free 855-942-6568 www.mherc.mb.ca ii Province Wide Seniors Abuse Line 1-888-896-7183 ii CMHA Interlake Eastern, 435 Main St. Selkirk 204-482-9723 Pamphlets, books, audio tapes and videos are available for ii Seniors and Healthy Aging Secretariat you to browse through information about mental health issues and about mental illnesses. Toll Free: 1-800-665-6565
THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY INTERVENTION “Empowering youth, educators and health professionals with a better understanding of mental health can help alleviate the social and economic impact of some mental health disorders. Programs that provide youth and their families with the much-needed opportunity to discuss and address issues affecting mental health – before they become a problem – can help to ensure healthy development,” Learn more about the Mental Health Commission of Canada http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION 9 The number one complication of childbirth is DEPRESSION ii Uncontrollable crying ii Losing interest in activities you normally enjoy Prenatal classes ii Trouble concentrating or making decisions prepare you for birth. ii Changes in appetite or weight ii Feeling hopeless, trapped or worthless ii Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or out of control Postnatal classes ii Worrying a lot about your baby’s health or safety prepare you for all of the changes ii No interest or pleasure in your baby when a baby enters your life. ii Scary thoughts or fears about harming the baby
POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IS TREATABLE. Coping with Change Postnatal Education Workshops may Counselling, medication and support are helpful in treating be available in your community or a community near you. postpartum depression. A health care provider can help you It is a 5 session weekly group designed to help women find the right supports and services for your situation. The understand the everyday changes they might experience sooner you get help, the sooner you’ll be feeling better. when introducing a baby into their lives. Sessions address emotional adjustments, self-care, relationship changes and building support. “I feel like the worst mother in the world” Visit Coping with Change Interlake Eastern RHA to find out where and when the next workshop will be held or You are not alone. Many women suffer in silence with call 1-204-785-7533 for more information. postpartum depression because they fear being seen as bad mothers or feel too ashamed to seek help. It is important to ii In the Interlake-Eastern Region, if you are having remember that postpartum depression can affect any new thoughts of harming yourself or your baby or are feeling mother. It is not your fault. overwhelmed, call: Interlake-Eastern RHA Mental Health Crisis Services (24 hours) 1-866-427-8628 WHERE TO GET HELP FOR ii Postpartum Warmline POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION An initiative of the Mood Disorders Association of ii Talk to your doctor or nurse practitioner. Manitoba, the “Warm Line” is a phone line that offers ii Talk to your Public Health Nurse. peer support to women, men and their families who are suffering with postpartum depression. If you need help t’s normal to go through an adjustment period following ii Families First offers home visiting supports to families with postpartum depression or the “baby blues”, please childbirth – new mothers experience many different with children, from pregnancy to school entry. There is contact us 204-391-5983 Monday to Friday 9am-9pm Iemotions. no cost. Families First is delivered across the province by community public health. First, a public health nurse ii Postpartum Depression – Monthly Education Series Women anticipate feelings of happiness with the birth of will visit with you to talk about your family. Together you 216 Manitoba Avenue, Selkirk, MB. their babies. But many new mothers are surprised by other will decide what community resources would be best for Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba, in partnership feelings such as sadness, anger fear or anxiety. Up to 75 per your family. Contact: with Growing Years Family Resource Centre, provides cent of new mothers experience the “baby blues”. The baby monthly education sessions on postpartum depression, blues usually begin a few days after birth and often go away ii Oakbank 204-444-6115 (covers IERHA East) stress, anxiety and the impact these have on the family. on their own by two weeks. ii Selkirk 204-785-7693 204-785-7505 For more information or confidential support contact: Shelley Flitcroft (Outreach Manager) 204-330-7821 or During the baby blues, women may feel weepy, ii Gimli 204-642-1610 email: [email protected] overwhelmed, irritable, and anxious, fatigued and have ii Teulon 204-886-4071 trouble sleeping. ii Stonewall 204-467-4755 ii Women’s Health Clinic Mothers Program 1-866-947-1517 for resources and support If these feelings don’t go away or get worse you may be www.womenshealthclinic.org experiencing POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION. ii Health Links – Info Santé at 1-888-315-9257 (24 hours) “HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION?” More information on postpartum depression is available at If you’ve been experiencing any of the following for two ii The Towards Flourishing Project is a new initiative which the following sites: weeks or more, talk to a health care provider: promotes the mental well-being of parents and their www.postpartum.org ii Strong feelings of sadness or emptiness families through the development and addition of a mental www.postpartum.net ii Constant fatigue (even after resting) health promotion strategy to Manitoba’s Families First www.beyondblue.org.au/beyondbabyblues ii Trouble falling asleep or wanting to sleep all the time Home Visiting Program. www.ppdmanitoba.ca Help for Families amilies can play a valuable role in supporting a family member with a mental health illness. Having a family member with a mental illness can be stressful. In addition to coping with the practical issues of day to day living, Ffamilies can experience tremendous guilt, fear, grief, anxiety, self-doubt and uncertainty. Family members and friends who have a good understanding of the illness and treatment options will be better equipped to be supportive.
SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES & YOUNG CHILDREN The following organizations offer specialized There are several family-based Resource Centres in services for families dealing with mental illness the Interlake-Eastern Region. They work towards outside the Interlake-Eastern Region: empowering families by partnering with community ii St. Boniface Hospital Family Therapy resources and strive to enhance wellness, learning, 204-237-2606 and growth opportunities. ii Family Dynamics ii Mrs. Lucci’s Resource Centre 204-947-1401 76 Third Street, Lac du Bonnet, MB ii New Directions for Children, Yout and Families 204-345-9901 / 204-345-9909 204-786-7051 ext 5262 www.mrsluccis.com Family Therapy for families with ii Wings of Power children under 18 yrs A FEW TIPS FOR FAMILIES ii Find out about mental health resources in the community. 37 Pine Street Powerview-Pine Falls, MB ii Centre Renaissance Centre ii Keep a journal of notes about what has been happening, which 204-367-9641 www.wingsofpower.org 204-256-6750 can help you to see patterns, etc. ii Network 4 Change ii Aulneau Renewal Centre ii Make a list of questions you may want to ask the doctor or 92 Third Street South, Beausejour, MB 204-987-7090 nurse practitioner. 204-268-2506 www.network4change.ca ii New Directions Parenting Centre ii Ask for information about the illness and the treatment. ii Growing Years Family Resource Centre 204-956-6560 ii Offer choices to the person such as ”Will you go to the hospital 216 Manitoba Avenue, Selkirk, MB A service to support families with small children, with me or would you prefer (name a friend) go with you?” 204-785-8218 www.growingyears.info birth -12 yrs ii Have a plan for dealing with crisis situations such as who to ii Selkirk Friendship Centre Inc. For more counselling and therapy services, see call, what services are available, who can support the person 425 Eveline Street, Selkirk MB page 4. and family through a crisis. Phone 204-482-7525 ii Make sure you are looking after yourself: maintain outside Many Self Help organizations offer information and Some options for family therapy in the Interlake- interests, gain support from others, seek counselling if support to families, see pages 2 & 11. Eastern Region may include Couple & Family necessary. Therapy Services 204-785-7716
10 MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION Youth Resources hone lines offer support, information and are there to No appointment is listen so don’t worry if you don’t know what to say. Any necessary. Services are Pnumber you call, someone is there to help you. 1-800, free and confidential. 1-888, 1-855, 1-866 and 1-877 numbers are all FREE to call For more information and won’t show up on phone bills. on location and times of clinic hours, visit ii Interlake-Eastern RHA Crisis Line (24 hours) Interlake Eastern Teen 1-866-427-8628 Clinics on Facebook or ii Interlake-Eastern RHA Mobile Crisis Unit www.teenclinic.ca 1-877-499-8770 Beausejour Teen Clinic 204-268-2288 ii Klinic Crisis Line (24 hours) 1-888-322-3019 ii Wanipigow Teen Clinic Clinic is open the 2nd Tuesday of every school month from 10am-2:00pm
Live Chat Line Wed-Sun at in the Wanipigow School www.kidshelphone.ca depression for youth and parents Selkirk Teen Clinic 204-785-7500 ii www.mindcheck.ca – A provincial youth and young adult-focused interactive website. Oakbank Teen Links Clinic 204-266-3999 ii Bullying Help Line 1-888-456-2323 ii www.inurhead.ca –Site for youth and parents dealing ii Children’s Advocate (Mon – Fri/24 hour voice mail) with mental health and substance use WEBSITES ii www.youthspace.ca – Live Online Help – emotional and 1-800-263-7146 Responding to complaints or concerns ii www.teentalk.ca – Sexual or mental health info. Follow crisis support – no judgements regarding youth who are involved in the child welfare them on Twitter @TeenTalkMB and like them on ii www.kidshealth.org – Site for parents, kids and teens – system. Facebook facebook.com/teentalkMB answers, advice and straight talk ii www.reasontolive.ca – Suicide info and resources ii www.stresshacks.ca – Information on stress and help to ii www.mindyourmind.ca – Mental health info and resources TEEN CLINICS manage it There are several clinics in the Interlake-Eastern Region ii www.prevnet.ca – Online/digital abuse info addressing the unique questions and health concerns that ii www.brotalk.ca – A supportive zone for teen guys For more websites, visit www.cmha.ca or www.ierha.ca today’s teens have. All clinics are for youth aged 12 to 21. ii www.ok2bblue.com – a Canadian site with info about – click on Care in your Community and then Mental Health Brain Disorders Mental Health and Developmental Education and Support Groups for Families Disabilities Located outside the Interlake-Eastern Region
Doctors, nurse practitioners and public for an FASD assessment, contact one of health nurses are often the first point Interlake-Eastern RHA’s FASD diagnostic of contact/resource to approach where coordinators: brain disorders such as mental illness and development disabilities are a concern of Sherisse Picklyk Dear families with young, adolescent or adult FASD Diagnostic Coordinator (West) children. Your local public health nurse 204-785-7789 is an excellent resource as you start your [email protected] family and seek the best information on caring for and parenting your children. Devon Ungurain Contact your local public health nurse at a FASD Diagnostic Coordinator (East) Community Health Office near you. 204-268-7705 [email protected] THESE ORGANIZATIONS OFFER INFORMATION & SUPPORT Building Circles of Support FOR NEUROCOGNITIVE – for Caregivers of Children DISORDERS: ii Alzheimer Society of Manitoba & Youth who have a www.alzheimer.mb.ca Diagnosis of FASD 1-800-378-6699 or 204-943-6622 ii Manitoba Brain Injury Association Building Circles of Support (BCS) is a 1-866-327-1998 or 204-975-3280 free, 8 week informational series on ii Learning Disabilities Association of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. In Manitoba 1-866-327-1998 partnership with the Manitoba FASD re you coping with a mental illness of a family member? Do you struggle with how www.LDAmanitoba.org Center, the Interlake-Eastern Regional to support your loved one? Do you want to know how to support yourself, as a family ii Society For Manitobans With Health Authority is offering the sessions Amember? CMHA Winnipeg Region is now offering an eight week course for families Disabilities www.smd.mb.ca 1-866- via MB Telehealth at various locations and friends. Call 204-982-6100 or visit www.mbwpg.cmha.ca 282-8041 or 785-9338 Selkirk Office in the region. The information series is ii Stroke Recovery Association of for parents, caregivers and professionals “Name That Feeling Support Group” is for children who have a family member Manitoba 204-942-2880 who support children or youth who have with a mental illness (this includes any mental illness). This is a 7 week support group a diagnosis of FASD. Each BCS session that offers young people 7 to 13 years, the opportunity to discuss their needs and feelings is two hours in duration and provides a around living with a family member with a mental illness. Individual appointments on FASD – Fetal Alcohol different topic and speaker every week – all request. Call 204-786-1616 or 1-800-263-5545. Manitoba Schizophrenia Society. Spectrum Disorder handouts and course material is provided. We encourage participants to attend all is a support group sponsored by the Mood Disorders Association FASD is a result of alcohol exposure during Family And Friends 8 sessions. For more information or to of Manitoba. It meets weekly on Wednesday evenings 7:00pm - 9:00pm at 100 - 4 Fort pregnancy that can affect the developing register please contact one of the FASD Street. 786-0987 or 1-800-263-1460. brain. FASD is often referred to as a Diagnostic Coordinators in the region. “hidden” or “invisible” disability because ii FASD Information Manitoba most people affected have no noticeable 1-866-877-0050 Manitoba First-Episode Psychosis Family Support Group Families with young people who have experienced first-episode psychosis meet monthly physical features. Manitoba has about ii FASD Life’s Journey Inc. 204-772-1591 to share, learn, support each other and lobby. Contact Christine 204-475-8381 130 FASD-related births per year. About ii Initiatives For Just Communities FASD 15 percent of Manitoba women report Program 1-877-912-2299 or 204-925- consuming alcohol while pregnant (Source: 1928 S.P.E.A.K. Suicide Prevention Education Awareness Knowledge Family Screening Data) ii Manitoba FASD Centre www. A family-based education and support group. Contact Klinic at 204-784-4090 To discuss a potential referral of a child fasdmanitoba.com 204-235-8866 or www.klinic.mb.ca/speak.htm
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE GUIDE FOR THE INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGION 11 Resources at Skill Building and Mental Health Educational Workshops your fingertips! ellness programs can help improve your skills and thought records, exposure and behavioural activation, knowledge. There are a number of skill building goal setting, problem solving, and healthy living. The esources such as smartphone applications, websites, Wand educational sessions available to you in the classes include both information and experiential learning. and books are effective ways for individuals to take Interlake-Eastern Region. You can find out about local Participants can bring one family member or friend to the Rcharge of their own recovery and manage their programs in a variety of ways. Drop by the CMHA office in classes. If you are interested in attending CBTm classes mental health. These resources do not replace treatment Selkirk, 435 Main St., or contact us by phone 204-482-9723. you can contact Interlake-Eastern RHA Community Mental recommendations by a primary health care provider, You can access information about our services or programs Health Central Intake 204-785-7752 Ext. 1. but are a way to help learn about mental health and in the region. Search the website www.ierha.ca and click Get Better Together is a free six-session workshop for people manage it in a healthy and effective way. Or your can on Care in Your Community, and then Mental Health or with long-term health conditions. Let this program help you visit www.ierha.ca and click on Care in your Community Wellness or like them on Facebook www.facebook.com/ regain control of your health. To find out about a workshop and then Mental Health where you can find a number InterlakeEasternRHACommunityWellness/. You can also near you, contact [email protected]. You can also take this of smartphone apps, websites and recommended books join ‘Your Connection to Wellness’ e-newsletter. Email program online. Go to www.getbettertogether.ca. under the service buttons. [email protected] and include ‘subscribe’ in the subject line. You may also find educational workshops by searching ThisSelf-Help resource organizations guide has been are dedicated to the improvement www.ierha under careers and then local training opportunities. fundedof quality by theof life for those affected by mental illness through Calm in the Storm helps you to identify, INTERLAKEeducation, peerEASTERN support REGIONAL and advocacy. These organizations HEALTHoffer a number AUTHORITY-Reclaiming of educational workshops Hope and presentations. assess and track your own stress levels www.ierha.mb.ca and provides easy-to-use and highly SearchMoods IERHA Disorder Health Association Services of Manitoba (MDAM ) offers effective mind/body practices. Directorypresentations Online on to afind variety health of topics including: mood servicesdisorders, near youth you. and mental health, addictions, trauma, Everyexternal effort triggers, was taken mental to ensure health information within the was work accurate place at time Healthy Minds is a problem-solving tool Sleep better, feel happier, have more energy, gain ofas printing.well as seniorsWe apologize with depression.for any errors MDAM or omissions. also provides Please to help deal with emotions and cope confidence, get out more, enjoy better relationships, help reportaccommodating any changes presentations to the Canadian to Mentalmeet the Health specific Association, needs of with the stresses you encounter both on others – learn all that in eight, enjoyable 90-minute Interlakeyour organization Region Office or audience.at 204-482-9723 To arrange for a presentation and off campus. The goal: keeping your sessions. Contact CMHA Interlake Eastern @ 204-482-9723 Theor workshop Mental Health call 204-444-5228Resource Guide is/ 204-330-7821.published by the or [email protected] for more information Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) mind healthy. INTERLAKEAnxiety Disorder REGION Association of Manitoba (ADAM) offers 217 Robinson Avenue Mental Health First Aid To educate people in understanding Cognitive Behavioural Programs and Support Groups. Contact Selkirk,the ADAM Manitoba office in your area for information about programs The Life Line Canada offers access and responding to individuals developing a mental health R1A 2M5 Email: [email protected] in your community call 204-345-8511 / 204-389-5030 or and guidance and support for those problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. For more email [email protected] or [email protected] suffering in crisis and those who have information visit their website: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca/ suffered the devastating loss of a loved Manitoba Schizophrenia Society Inc.(MSS) offers workshops one from suicide. SMHC (Selkirk Mental Health Centre) offers free Mental on subjects like: “Hearing Voices That Are Distressing”, Health First Aid to the public. “Name That Feeling”, “Strengthening Families Together”, For more information on mental health resources in the Interlake Contact: Administrative Assistant 204-482-1646 region:“Eight Stages of Healing” and “Honest, Open, Proud to or [email protected] Erase the Stigma of Mental Illness”. Public presentations Mindfulness Coach was developed www.interlake.cmha.ca 4thon schizophrenia, Edition • COPYRIGHT schizoaffective © disorder, 2013 psychosis, to help Veterans, Service members, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training mental health and recovery to groups of all sizes. For more and others learn how to practice The ASIST workshop is for caregivers who want to feel information visit www.mss.mb.ca or call 204-371-0824 / mindfulness. more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to 204-485-1253 or email [email protected] or prevent the immediate risk of suicide. For more [email protected] information visit their website at: www.livingworks.net Mindshift will help you learn how to To inquire about having a Mental Health First Aid or ASIST relax, develop more helpful ways of training for your community or organization (offered by thinking and identifying active steps Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority staff) contact that will help you take charge of your the Regional Director of Mental Health & Crisis Services anxiety. 204-785-5560. Membership Pacifica gives you holistic tools to Information address stress, anxiety, and depression based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, SupportSupport the the work work of of the the Canadian Canadian Mental Mental HealthHealth Association, Association, Interlake Interlake Eastern Region. Region. mindfulness, relaxation and health. Bounce Back, a skill-building self-help program to help Annual Membership adults experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of depression (with or without anxiety). Bounce Back offers $20.00 Individual two forms of help. The first is a DVD called Living Life $25.00 Organization Stop, Breathe & Think is a free to the Full, which provides practical tips on managing $2.50 Reduced mindfulness, meditation, and mood, sleeping better, building confidence, increasing (Donations and Memberships are tax deductible) compassion-building tool that is activity, problem solving, and healthy living. The second is simple, fun and easy to use. a guided self-help program in which a community “coach” Call for a membership form at 204-482-9723
provides telephone assistance with a variety of self selected Charitable Registration Number 14033 3956 RR0001 workbooks in a structured way to improve your emotional well-being. This part of the program usually involves three Virtual Hope Box contains simple to five telephone sessions with a Bounce Back coach, tools to help individuals with coping, This resource guide has been funded by the which you can do from the comfort of your home. For more relaxation, distriction and positive information contact your primary health care provider. INTERLAKE-EASTERN thinking. SUICIDE PREVENTION COMMITTEE - Reclaiming Hope Always There provides a password Every effort was taken to ensure information was accurate protected space for you to log your at time of printing. We apologize for any errors or omissions. feelings, receive youth-submitted Please report any changes to the Canadian Mental Health inspirational quotes, tips on taking care Association, Interlake Eastern office at 204-482-9723. of yourself, and jokes aimed at helping you cope with stress. The Towards Flourishing Project is a new initiative which This Mental Health Resource Guide is published by promotes the mental well-being of parents and their the Interlake-Eastern RHA in a joint partnership with the families through the development and addition of a mental Canadian Mental Health Association. health promotion strategy to Manitoba’s Families First Home Booster Buddy is designed to help Visiting Program. teens and young adults improve their mental health. COPING WITH CHANGE: MATERNAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS - POSTNATAL EDUCATION WORKSHOP Corporate Office - Selkirk Prenatal classes prepare you for birth. 233A Main Street, Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1S1 Postnatal classes prepare you for all of the 204-785-4700 / 1-855-347-8500 www.ierha.ca SAM is a friendly app that offers a changes when a baby enters your life. It is a range of self-help methods for people 5 session weekly group designed to help who are serious about learning to women understand the everyday changes manage their anxiety. they might experience when introducing a baby into their lives. Sessions address emotional CMHA Interlake Eastern adjustments, self-care, relationship changes and building 435 Main Street, Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1V4 support. For more information call (204)785-7533. [email protected] My Study Life is a cross-platform For more information on mental health resources in the planner for students, teachers and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) Interlake-Eastern Region: www.interlakeeastern.cmha.ca lecturers designed to make study life Classes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is recommended 5th Edition • COPYRIGHT © 2017 easier to manage. to be the first line treatment for most mental health disorders. Four classes are semi-structured and provide an DISCLAIMER: This listing of services does not constitute an endorse- introduction to mindfulness, cognitive behavioural theory, ment of those services by the Canadian Mental Health Association.
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