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Canadian Mental Health Association, Interlake Eastern FREE COPY Mental Illness - Diseases of the Mind This guide is intended to assist individuals, families, friends or professionals to access information on the variety of services and supports available in the Interlake Eastern Region. Providing helpful information is a key value of the Canadian Mental Health Association. We hope this guide will help you in finding the services or supports you are looking for. M ental illnesses can affect a person’s mood and cause difficulties in a person’s ability to think and relate to others. Mental illness may affect our ability to cope with the demands of daily life. Mental illnesses can occur at any age and affect people of all cultures. There are many possible causes of mental illness including biochemical, genetic, social, psychological or environmental. When you first seek help, a mental health professional will want to assess the symptoms in order to diagnose the problem and decide on the best treatment. A diagnosis is not always easy to make. Here is a list of common mental illnesses and symptoms: ANXIETY DISORDERS ii affect about 12% of Canadians. ii includes generalized anxiety, phobias (involuntary but intense fear of objects, animals or situations) and panic attacks (repeated episodes of intense, sudden fear and physical symptoms such as difficulty breathing, sweating, heart racing). ii Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is another anxiety disorder in which a person is unable to control the repetition of unwanted thoughts or actions. ii Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect anyone who has survived a severe and unusual physical or emotional trauma. People may re-experience the trauma through nightmares or flashbacks and may also experience anxiety, insomnia, poor memory and difficulty concentrating. MOOD DISORDERS (depression and bipolar disorders) ii affect up to 10% of Canadians. ii people with mood disorders experience the ”highs” and ”lows” of life with greater intensity and longer than most people. ii depressive symptoms include feelings of sadness, changes in eating patterns, disturbed sleep, lack of energy, inability to enjoy life, difficulty concentrating and making decisions, impaired sex-drive, feelings of helplessness and hopelessness that can lead to thoughts of death or Mental Health Our mental health is an ever changing aspect of ourselves. Positive mental health is described as: • emotional and psychological wellness • positive self-concept, self-acceptance • satisfying interpersonal relationships • satisfaction in living • feeling in control, taking personal responsibility for your actions and feelings suicide. ii bipolar symptoms include periods of depression and periods of feeling ”high” or euphoric, which can lead to impaired judgement and insight, extreme irritability, excessive energy and difficulty concentrating. SCHIZOPHRENIA ii affects 1% of Canadians, onset usually in the late teens or twenties. ii symptoms may include disturbed thought processes, delusions (false or irrational beliefs), hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that do not exist) and odd behaviour. ii other symptoms include social withdrawal, depression, lack of interest, and difficulty expressing emotions. ii the number and severity of episodes vary. EATING DISORDERS ii common in men and women under the age of 30. ii anorexia nervosa, the most common, is a serious illness that involves drastic weight loss due to fasting and excessive exercise. This illness can become life-threatening. ii bulimia involves binge eating followed by self induced vomiting and the abuse of laxatives. PERSONALITY DISORDERS ii there are many different disorders, each with its own medical name and symptoms. ii symptoms may include difficulty getting along with other people, difficulty understanding self and others, irritability, and demanding, hostile, fearful and • ability to handle daily activities By being self-aware we can take positive steps toward mental health when the balance is disrupted. Here are some simple ways to work toward regaining a balance... • get adequate sleep • eat a balanced diet • get regular exercise • practice relaxation techniques manipulative behaviour. ii people with these disorders often do not seek help because they are able to function in many ways, such as work. ii there is a tendency to blame others, rather than consider that the problem is within themselves. ORGANIC BRAIN DISORDERS ii affect about 1% of people as a result of physical disease or injury to the brain. ii disorders include Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS dementia complex (caused by damage to brain cells by the HIV virus), and damage from strokes and accidents. THESE ORGANIZATIONS OFFER INFORMATION & SUPPORT FOR ORGANIC BRAIN DISORDERS: ii Alzheimer Society of Manitoba www.alzheimer.mb.ca 1-800-378-6699 or 204-943-6622 ii FASD Information Manitoba 1-866-877-0050 ii FASD Life’s Journey Inc. 204-772-1591 ii Initiatives For Just Communities FASD Program 204-925-1913 ii Manitoba Brain Injury Association 1-866-327-1998 or 204-975-3280 ii Manitoba FASD Centre www.fasdmanitoba.com 204-235-8866 ii Learning Disabilities Association of Manitoba 1-866-327-1998 www.LDAmanitoba.org ii Society For Manitobans With Disabilities www.smd.mb.ca 1-866-282-8041 or 785-9338 Selkirk Office ii Stroke Recovery Association of Manitoba 204-942-2880 • make time for pleasurable activities, hobbies, and work • prioritize tasks, delegate, don’t take on too much • develop supportive relationships • don’t be overly critical of yourself • focus on your strengths and abilities • Volunteer • LAUGH! What’s Inside Mental Illness...........................01 Self-Help Organizations.......02 Getting Help.............................03 Crisis/Emergency Services...03 Counselling or Therapy.........04 Addictions..................................04 Housing......................................05 Medications...............................06 Suicide Prevention..................07 Income Assistance..................08 Mental Health Act...................08 Employment..............................8/9 Social & Recreational............09 Help for Families.....................10 Postpartum Depression........10 Youth...........................................11 Skill Building............................12 What is psychosis? PSYCHOSIS… ii Is a common medical condition affecting 3% of the population ii Results from a disruption in brain functioning ii Can radically alter a person’s thoughts, beliefs, perceptions and behavior ii Affects males and females equally ii Tends to emerge during adolescence and young adulthood ii Is more likely to occur in families with a history of serious mental illness ii Can be effectively treated KNOW THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF PSYCHOSIS Social ii Suspiciousness ii Distorted thinking and speech ii Hallucinations ii Irrational statements or beliefs ii Severe distractibility ii Extreme preoccupation with religion or the occult ii Belief that one possesses special powers Emotional ii Emotions not in keeping with a situation or thought ii Feelings of depression and anxiety ii Inability to cry or feel joy, or excessive crying Behaviour ii Bizarre behaviour ii Deterioration of personal hygiene ii Agitation ii Severe sleep disturbance ii Dropping out of activities – or out of life in general ii Social withdrawal, isolation and reclusiveness Personality ii Shift in basic personality ii Reckless behaviours that are out of character Treatment is most effective when it is started early. With proper treatment, most people recover fully from the first episode of psychosis. For many, the first episode is also the last. If you suspect psychosis, don’t ignore it. There are a number of services that can help you. ii Call IERHA crisis services @1-866-427-8628 ii Present at hospital ii Call Mental Health Intake @1-866-757-6205 ii See your doctor as soon as possible The EARLY PSYCHOSIS PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION SERVICE (EPPIS) Service is available for Wpg residents, however this service remains a good source of information for individuals and families experiencing psychosis. EPPIS can be contacted at 204-958-9677 If you suspect psychosis, Don’t ignore it. Mental Health and Spirituality S 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 health. 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.” www.gov.mb.ca/health/mh/spiritualhealth/ For more information contact Spiritual Health Care Coordinator at 204-641-1379 2 Self-Help & Support Groups T here are a variety of Self-Help groups which provide the opportunity for consumers, family members and the 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 education. Please refer to website listing on back page for more information. Self Help groups in Interlake-Eastern are listed below. If you are interested in finding out more about a support group near you, contact: ii ANXIETY DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA www.adam.mb.ca | 204-345-8511 or 204-389-5030 or Toll Free 1-800-805-8885 Offers support, education and intervention programs to individuals coping with panic disorders, generalized anxiety disorders, agoraphobia, and social anxiety disorders. ii MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA www.mooddisordersmanitoba.ca 204-444-5228/204-330-7821 or Toll Free 1-800-263-1460 Offers support and/or wellness group, one on one support, telephone or email (individual preferences). Provides public education, resources and hospital visitation upon request. Springfield Connections drop in: for anyone living with a Mood Disorder, Anxiety, dealing with stress in their life or any other Mental Health problems and is looking for a welcoming, supportive place to come. No charge! ii MANITOBA SCHIZOPHRENIA SOCIETY www.mss.mb.ca 204-371-0824/204-485-1253 or Toll Free 1-800-263-5545 Offers Peer Support Groups for people living with schizophrenia and other mental health problems as well as support for family and friends. One to one support is also available. Provides public education about schizophrenia, psychosis and voice hearing experiences. ii ALZHEIMER SOCIETY OF MANITOBA www.alzheimer.mb.ca 204-268-4752/Provincial Office call Toll Free 1-800378-6699 ext 228 or 204-943-6622 Alzheimer Caregiver Support Groups provide education, information, supportive counselling, print materials and presentations. ii SOUTH EAST REGIONAL METIS CORPORATION, GRAND MARAIS 204-754-2721 Interlake Metis Association, St. Laurent 204-646-2706 Offers wellness groups. Self Help and Support groups outside the InterlakeEastern Region are: ii M.S.S. WOMEN’S SUPPORT GROUP (Women living with schizophrenia) 100-4 Fort Street, Winnipeg Thursday afternoon 1:30p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ph: 204-786-1616 ii PARTNERS IN AWARENESS A peer support group for professionals with Schizophrenia Ph: 204-471-1136 for more information ii WE HAVE H.O.P.E.S. If you are between 15 and 25 and are living with psychosis and schizophrenia Hope and Opportunity through Peers, Empowerment and Support might be a place for you Contact Viola Healey 204-786-1616 ii OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER CENTRE MANITOBA, INC. 100 - 4 Fort Street | 204-942-3331 ii EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS 204-269-6248 ii INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTRE 311A-393 Portage Avenue | 204-947-0194 Information and referral, peer support, individual advocacy, development of independent living skills, resource/service development and a resource library for people with all types of disabilities. ii WOMEN’S HEALTH CLINIC - Provincial Eating Disorder Prevention & Recovery Program You can self refer for services. There may be a wait list. Please call the program assistant at 204-947-2422, ext. 137 (in Winnipeg) or toll-free 1-866-947-1517, ext. 137 to put your name on the wait list or to learn about other resources you can access while waiting for treatment. ii SENECA WARM LINE Available 7:00pm-11:00pm daily 204-942-9276 Offer peer support, help with problem solving and information about community resources. ii INITIATIVES FOR JUST COMMUNITIES Mental Health and Disabilities Program Mennonite Central Committee 204-925-1921 Program raises awareness of the issues of mental illness within congregations by networking with other mental health and community agencies and by providing resources such as speakers, videos, workshops and written materials. www.initiativesjc.org ii DUAL RECOVERY ANONYMOUS 204-772-1037 For individuals affected by both chemical dependency and an emotional or psychiatric illness. ii THE COMPASSIONATE FRIEND FE-111-685 William Avenue 204-787-4896 Resource library, support meetings, drop-in, newsletter and workshops and telephone friends for bereaved parents. ii RAINBOW RESOURCE CENTRE 204-474-0212 ext 201 www.rainbowresourcecentre.org Serving Manitoba’s gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgendered, queer and two-spirited communities with community services, education, outreach and political awareness and activism. ii MASQUERADE www.masquerade.ca Winnipeg social club for cross-dressers, transvestites, transsexuals, and their wives/girlfriends to learn from one another about what it means to be transgendered in a safe and understanding environment. ii SEXUALITY EDUCATION RESOURCE CENTRE (SERC) 204-727-0417 | www.serc.mb.ca Community-based, non-profit, pro-choice organization promotes sexual health through education. ii TRANS HEALTH KLINIC www.klinic.mb.ca Located in Klinic Community Health Centre (870 Portage Ave.) provides primary health care services to transgendered individuals. ii WINNIPEG TRANSGENDER SUPPORT GROUP (Formerly the Transgender Café) www.winnipegtransgendergroup.com Volunteer-run organization offering peer support and information for anyone who wishes to explore issues of gender identity or transition in a non-judgmental environment. ii EATING DISORDERS ANONYMOUS 204-990-8816 Call for information about meeting times and location ii OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS 204-334-9008 www.oa.org ii S.P.E.A.K. SUICIDE PREVENTION EDUCATION AWARENESS KNOWLEDGE 242-897 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg-offers an open Suicide Support Group on the last Monday of each month 204-784-4064 or Toll Free 1-877-838-3610 ii OPERATIONAL STRESS INJURY SOCIAL SUPPORT (OSISS) Offers community resource information and referral, education and peer support to military members, veterans and their families who have been impacted by an operational stress injury (OSI) as a result of operational duties. Family members contact 204-8313444. Military members and veterans contact 204-9840878 or 204-833-2500 ext 5201 Website: www.osiss.ca ii PATIENT & FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES CANCERCARE MANITOBA Toll Free 1-866-561-1026 or 204-787-2109 Most programs and services are available via Telehealth Cancer Chat Canada - If you live in Manitoba and are interested in joining an online support group check out the website Cancer Chat Canada. Counsellors at Cancer Care Manitoba provide online support groups. Getting Help I f you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health problem, it is important to seek help early. You can start the process yourself by calling the Mental Health Intake line. It is always a good idea to see a doctor first to assess your overall health and to rule out any underlying physical illness. If you do not have a family doctor and you need to find a family doctor who is accepting new patients; call Family Doctor Connection at 204-786-7111 or Toll Free 1-866690-8260. Your doctor may refer you to a psychiatrist or other mental health professionals. Other professionals who may be part of your treatment team in the Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority include: community mental health workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses and social workers, occupation therapists. To access Community Mental Health Services for adults and children experiencing mental health problems in the Interlake-Eastern Region call: MENTAL HEALTH INTAKE TOLL FREE 1-866-757-6205 ii Mental Health Intake Services provide intake assessments, education and resource information and links you to appropriate services. ii Adult Community Mental Health Program – Provides therapeutic and supportive services to adults who are experiencing symptoms suggestive of an existing psychiatric-co-occurring disorder. ii Child & Adolescent Mental Health Program – (Under 18) Provides therapeutic and supportive services to individuals who are under the age of 18 years and experiencing symptoms suggestive of an existing or evolving psychiatric/co-occurring disorder. The team provides education and support to families as well. ii Mental Health Services for the Elderly (MHSE) provides assessment, treatment, consultation and referral services to older individuals with mental health difficulties, as well as support and education to families and caregivers. ii Couple and Family Therapy Services provide relational therapy on such issues as communication, parenting, dealing with separation and divorce, step-families, anger management, grief and loss, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and chronic illness. ii Intensive Case Management Program (ICM) provides rehabilitation-oriented case management services with an emphasis on the development of skills and supports. ii Proctor Program provides supportive services to assist individuals to develop community living skills and other social, recreation, and/or educational interests and goals. Proctors are usually casual paraprofessionals who work under the direction of Community Mental Health Workers (CMHW or ICM) usually in accordance with an established rehabilitation plan. ii W.O.W. Group (Working on Wellness) W.O.W. groups promote the well being of adult mental health consumers through the provision of affordable and accessible social, recreational and education group activities. In case of an emergency, call 911. Please note that local hospitals do not dispatch emergency services. 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.) F INTERLAKE-EASTERN RHA HOSPITALS & EMERGENCY CENTRES Beausejour Hospital..............................................204-268-1076 Pinawa Hospital......................................................204-753-2334 Pine Falls Hospital.................................................204-367-4441 Lake Shore General Hospital-Ashern-.............204-768-2461 E.M. Crowe Memorial Hospital-Eriksdale-......204-739-2611 Percy E. Moore Hospital-Hodgeson-.................204-372-8444 Selkirk & District General Hospital..................204-482-5800 Arborg & District Health Centre........................204-376-2781 Teulon & Hunter Memorial Hospital...............204-886-2433 Gimli Community Health Centre.......................204-642-5116 Stonewall & District Health Centre.................204-467-5514 Health Links-Info Santé Is a 24-hour, 7-days a week telephone medical information service. Staffed by registered nurses with the knowledge to provide answers over the phone to health questions and guide you to the care you need. Toll free: 1-888-315-9257 The Manitoba Poison Centre...........................1-855-776-4766 The Manitoba Poison Centre operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It provides specialized information and treatment recommendations related to chemical, biological, pharmaceutical and environmental poisoning and exposure. Community Health Offices & Clinics Offer a range of health services: Please note this may not be an inclusive listing 1st Street Medical Clinic, Beausejour.............. 204-268-3363 Arborg Community Health Office...................... 204-376-5559 Ashern Community Health Office & Family Services..................................................... 204-768-2585 Beausejour Clinic.................................................... 204-268-2288 Beausejour Primary Health Care Centre......... 204-268-4966 Berens River Renal Health Centre.................... 204-382-3184 Bissett Community Health Office...................... 204-277-5217 Black River Health Centre.................................... 204-367-8089 Brokenhead Ojibway Health Centre................. 204-766-2740 Eriksdale Community Health Office................. 204-739-2777 Fisher Branch Community Health Office........ 204-372-8703 Fisher River Health Centre.................................. 204-645-2689 Fort Alexander Health Centre............................ 204-367-2208 Gimli Community Health Office......................... 204-642-4595 Hollow Water Health Centre............................... 204-363-7364 Kin Place Primary Health Care Centre............. 204-444-2227 Lac du Bonnet Primary Health Care Centre... 204-345-8647 WHAT IS A CRISIS? ii An urgent difficulty or acute change ii A disruption or breakdown in your daily living pattern ii Panic attacks/extreme anxiety ii A temporary inability to cope ii A feeling of being out of control ii Suicidal behavior or intention Emergency Services or direct connection to Emergency Services for AMBULANCE, FIRE or POLICE/RCMP dial 911. Note that some areas in the Interlake -Eastern Region are not covered by 911. Contact your local town office, RM office (Rural Municipality) or Band Council to ask about emergency numbers in your area. The 911 operator will take details of your crisis situation and dispatch the appropriate services. 911 provides Emergency direction to callers to prevent further injury and to keep callers calm and useful. In disaster situations, the operator will give you directions on how to stay safe and information on a disaster response plan is provided. Crisis Services Lundar Community Health Office..................... 204-762-5469 Oakbank Medical Clinic........................................ 204-444-2934 Peguis Health Centre............................................. 204-645-2169 Pinawa Community CancerCare Program....... 204-753-3153 Pinawa Primary Health Care Centre................. 204-753-2351 Pine Falls Primary Health Care Centre............ 204-367-2278 Prawda Community Health Office..................... 204-348-7191 Riverton Community Health Office.................. 204-378-2460 Selkirk Community Health Office...................... 204-785-7702 Selkirk Quick Care Clinic...................................... 204-482-4399 Selkirk Teen Clinic.................................................. 204-482-8336 Seymourville Community Health Office......... 204-363-7447 Springfield Medical Clinic.................................... 204-444-5145 St. Laurent Community Health Office.............. 204-646-2504 Stonewall Community Health Offie................. 204-467-4400 Teulon Community Health Office...................... 204-886-4068 Whitemouth Primary Health Care Centre....... 204-348-2291 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 psycho/social crisis. ii Interlake-Eastern RHA Mobile Crisis Unit Adult & Youth Team 204-482-5376 or 1-877-499-8770 A multi-disciplinary team specializing in crisis intervention, mental health assessment and short term follow-up. ii Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre Inc. – provides crisis intervention, support and information to survivors and secondary victims of sexual assault in InterlakeEastern Region.. Call 204-753-5353 during office hours for information on sexual assault trauma. ii The SARAH program provides sexual assault crisis intervention services, hospital accompaniment and support, follow-up support, and referrals to regional services. The SARAH program is currently operating out of hospitals in Pinawa, Beausejour and Pine Falls. See page 3 for local hospital phone numbers. ii Youth Emergency Crisis Stabilization System (Macdonald Youth Services) 204-949-4777 or 1-888-383-2776 ii Manitoba Suicide Line 24 Hr www.suicideline.ca 1-877-435-7170 ii KLINIC Crisis/Suicide Line 24 Hr 1-888-322-3019 ii Kids Help Line 24 Hr www.KidsHelpPhone.ca 1-800-668-6868 ii Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre-Aboriginal Crisis Support 1-888-962-6294 ii Nova House 24 Hr Crisis Line 204-482-1200 or 1-877-977-0007 ii Domestic Violence Information Line 1-877-977-0007 ii Crisis Line for Abused Women – IKWE 1-800-362-3344 ii KLINIC 24hr Sexual Assault Crisis Line 1-888-292-7565 ii The Manitoba Farm & Rural Support Services 1-866-367-3276 http://ruralsupport.ca/onlinechat or www.supportline.ca 3 Finding a Counsellor Addictions P eople who are affected by their own or someone else’s alcohol and other drug use or gambling experience a variety of problems. Manitoba offers a continuum of addictions services that support individuals and families in their recovery process. In addition to medical treatment, professional counselling or therapy is often beneficial in the treatment of mental health problems or mental illnesses. Counselling may address one or more of the following issues: ii effective coping strategies for daily living ii relationships and family communication ii changing negative thought patterns ii dealing with loss and grief ii childhood abuse, neglect or trauma ii crisis planning ii managing emotions in a healthy way ii problem-solving ii building self-awareness and self-esteem ii developing new skills Counselling can come from a number of perspectives and may be focused on particular issues. Examples of different perspectives may include feminist or faith based approaches. Sometimes counselling is focused on a particular issue such as domestic abuse, past childhood abuse, or specifically for men. When choosing a counsellor or counselling organization, ask questions about the perspective and focus to make sure it fits with your values, beliefs, and needs. FINDING A COUNSELLOR ii Ask your doctor for a referral to a qualified counsellor (a referral may be required by the counsellor or by your insurance plan to receive coverage). ii See the Yellow Pages under Counsellors ii Contact these professional organizations: • Psychological Association Of Manitoba 204-487-0784 www.cpmb.ca • Manitoba Institute Of Registered Social Workers 204-888-9477 • College Of Registered Psychiatric Nurses Of Manitoba 204-888-4841 • Registry Of Marriage & Family Therapists Of Canada 1-800-267-2638 www.marriageandfamily.ca Your employer may have an Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.) that provides free confidential counselling or referral to counselling. Check if your private medical insurance plan covers professional counselling, or call one of the agencies listed below. Couple and Family Therapy Services 204-785-7716 Relational Therapy Team for IERHA Couple and Family Therapy Free of Charge Riverside Counselling Allison Demoline www.riversidecou.ca 204-753-8206 (Pinawa) Different Drums-The Solution Seekers Individual, couple and family therapy Russ Chambers www.differentdrums.ca 204-781-4221 (Oakbank) BHS/BMS Group Gerri Hamilton 1-877-825-9217 or 204-785-1992 (Selkirk) Anishinaabe Child & Family Services 204-659-4546 (Fairford) Into The Wind Elizabeth Rowbotham 204-485-1625 (Selkirk) 4 Life Story Counselling 204-482-6544 (Selkirk) Nova House 204-482-7882 (Selkirk) or Toll Free 1-877-977-0007 Selkirk Friendship Centre 204-482-7525 (Selkirk) Turning Leaf (Inc) (Selkirk) 204-785-2304 or 204-221-5594 Dr. Darlene Tataryn 204-785-2471 (Selkirk) www.wildwisdom-integral.com Dr. Doug Tataryn 204-785-2471 (Selkirk) www.bioemotiveframework.com Turtle Lodge First Nations Centre For Healing And Learning 204-367-1402 The Freedom Tide Centre 1-204-295-4408 (Selkirk) for obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders www.thefreedomtide.ca THESE SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES OUTSIDE THE INTERLAKE EASTERN AREA PROVIDE LOW COST OR NO COST PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING: Aurora Family Therapy Centre University of Winnipeg 204-786-9251 Klinic Community Drop-In Counselling Service Various Locations in Winnipeg 204-784-4067 call for locations and times or visit www.klinic.mb.ca and go to “counselling services” The Manitoba Farm & Rural Stress Line 1-866-367-3276 http://ruralsupport.ca/ Free online Counselling Services Mount Carmel Clinic 204-589-9475 Psychological Service Centre University of Manitoba 204-474-9222 The Family Centre Of Winnipeg 204-947-1401 Eyaa-Keen Healing Centre Aboriginal Traditional based therapeutic trauma treatment and psychological rehabilitation www.eyaa-keen.org 1-877-423-4648 Rainbow Resource Centre Issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity 204-474-0212 Seneca Help Warm Line Open from 7 PM to 11 PM daily 204-942-9276 Sexual Abuse Counselling Laurel Centre 204-783-5460 Men’s Resource Centre 1-855-672-6727 Women’s Health Clinic 204-947-1517 New Directions 204-786-7051 ext 262 Information regarding safe and unsafe use of drugs and alcohol and effects on the body, etc. are available widely through a variety of media. Resources have been developed for specific ages and genders as well as specific settings e.g. workplaces, educational settings, health care settings, etc. MAKE Connections - (Manitoba Addictions Knowledge Exchange) www.makeconnections.ca MAKE Connections encourages knowledge sharing and offers opportunities for instant access to research, informative links and Manitoba addictions-related resources. MAKE Connections also provides valuable resources for the broader community, including parents, teachers and young people who want general information about addictions and addiction-related services and supports. AFM (Addictions Foundation Manitoba) 24 hour AFM Help Line 1-866-638-2561 ii AFM-Beausejour 204-268-6166 ii AFM-Selkirk 204-785-2354 ii AFM-Gimli 204-642-5162 Youth Addictions Service Centralized Intake Toll Free 1-877-710-3999 Adult Provincial Toll Free Line 1-855-662-6605 DETOXIFICATION PROGRAMS For some people with substance use problems, recovery begins in a detoxification facility. Staff at these facilities provides a safe environment where the individual is able to undergo the process of alcohol and other drug withdrawal and stabilization. ii The Addictions Unit – Health Sciences Centre 204-787-3843 ii Main Street Project Inc. 204-982-8245 COMMUNITY BASED TREATMENT PROGRAMS These programs provide services and support for families and individuals concerned about their own, or others’ use of alcohol or other drugs and/or gambling problems. Qualified addiction counsellors provide a range of services including assessments, individual and group counselling, education, and support. Individuals can attend these programs and carry on with their day to day activities, such as working, going to school and caring for the family. ii Friendship Centre (Selkirk) 204-482-7525 ii The Native Addictions Council of Manitoba-Pritchard House 204-586-8395 ii The Laurel Centre 204-783-5460 ii St. Raphael Wellness Centre 204-956-6650 ii Tamarack Rehab Inc. 204-944-6243 ii Methadone Intervention and Needle Exchange 204-944-7070 ii Family & Women’s Services 204-944-6229 RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS These programs offer services similar to those of community based programs but on a more structured and intensive basis, with the individual living at the facility for a period of time. The Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin Family Treatment Centre is a family addictions treatment facility located in Sagkeeng, MB. A seven-week traditional and holistic treatment program in a residential setting is offered to First Nation & Inuit families struggling to overcome drug and alcohol addictions. For more information call 204-367-2172 or Toll Free 1-866-3290736. To access information on treatment programs in Manitoba call: ii The Addictions Foundation of Manitoba Enquiries 1-855-662-6605 ii The Behavioural Health Foundation Inc. St. Norbert 204-269-3430 ii Tamarack Recovery Centre (Tamarac Rehab Inc.) 204-775-3546 or 204-772-9836 ii Salvation Army – Anchorage Program 204-946-9401 ii The Native Addictions Council of Manitoba 204-586-8395 ii River House 204-944-6229 ii James Toal Centre – 204-944-6200 ii CHARIS CENTRE’s Women’s Addiction Recovery Program Winnipeg, MB 204-415-3934 Faith based addiction recovery program for women. ii CHARIS CENTRE for Men’s Addictions (Winnipeg) The Union Gospel Mission has a 6 – 12 month residential recovery program for men. Contact Resident Supervisor at 204-943-9904 ext. 240 POST-TREATMENT SUPPORT Post-treatment support is put into place for individuals transitioning from residential treatment back to their home communities. The goal of post-treatment support is to establish and implement a long-term plan that supports the individual’s recovery in his/her home community. ii Esther House – For women in recovery 204-582-4043 ii Addictions Recovery Inc. For males in recovery 204-586-2550 ii Two Ten Recovery Inc. 204-219-5210 www.twotenrecovery.org A structured sober environment. Participants are required to attend a 12-step residential program. ii North End Women’s Centre –Addictions Recovery Program – Five month recovery program 204-927-2478 ii Betty Berg House – 204-632-5721 PEER SUPPORT GROUPS ii Alcoholics Anonymous Manitoba Toll Free 1-877-942-0126 Members share their experience, strength and hope in recovering from alcoholism. Check your local newspaper in the classified section for information about AA meetings in your area or the telephone book for a listing under AA or Alcoholics Anonymous. ii Al-anon/Alateen Family Support Groups Self Help groups for individuals who are concerned about a family member or a friend’s drinking. Call 204-943-6051 for information on group schedules in your area or www.mb.al-anon.alateen.org ii Cocaine Anonymous 204-936-0000 ii Narcotics Anonymous 204-981-1730 ii Gamblers Anonymous 204-582-4823 ii Families’ Anonymous 204-237-0336 ii Overcomers Outreach Support Groups are held in Beausejour, Grand Marias and the Selkirk area. This Faith based 12-step outreach recovery program is available to individuals of all denominations. The support groups are sharing groups, facilitated by lay person. Call Toll-Free 1-866-881-2480 or E-mail: info@overcomersoutreach. ca for more information. Check your local newspaper in the classified section for support groups in your area. Housing H aving a safe, comfortable and affordable place to live is a very important factor in our emotional well-being. Finding the right type of quality housing that fits your budget can be difficult. Here are some housing resources that may help. PUBLIC HOUSING – All properties that are managed by the Manitoba Housing Authority (MHA) are owned by the Manitoba Provincial Government. Includes accommodation for seniors, families and single people younger than 55 years. Rents are based on 25% of gross monthly income or the amount provided for shelter for people receiving social assistance. Contact: Toll Free 1-800-441-5514 Selkirk: 204-785-5228/Gimli: 204-642-6060 PRIVATE MARKET – This type of housing is not government operated. Rental units are owned and managed for profit by individuals and corporations. They must follow the regulations of the Residential Tenancies Act of Manitoba. For information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant or assistance in dealing with your landlord, call the Residential Tenancies Branch (a provincial government agency that assists tenants and landlords) Call 204-9452476 or Toll Free 1-800-782-8403 www.manitoba.ca/rtb NON - PROFIT HOUSING – Non -profit housing organizations have developed affordable housing for people with low or moderate incomes: ii Robinson Place (Selkirk) 204-482-3536 ii Eveline Place (Selkirk) 204-485-1317 ii Turning Leaf (Selkirk) 204-785-2304 or 204-221-5594 ii Tyro (Selkirk) 204-482-7525 Non-Profit Housing outside the Interlake-Eastern area ii Winnipeg Housing Rehabilitation Corp. 204-949-2880 www.whrc.ca ii Dakota Ojibway First Nations Housing Authority Inc. 204-988-5375 ii Kinew Housing Corporation 204-956-4093 www.kinewhousing.ca ii Sam Management 204-942-0991 www.sam.mb.ca ii Murdoch Management 204-942-2000 ii North End Housing Project Inc. 204-415-6916 AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ii North End Community Renewal Corp 204-927-2333 | www.necrc.org AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES ii Spence Neighborhood Assocation 204-783-5000 www.spenceneighborhood.org. A Spence neighborhood initiative which includes home ownership, safety, image enhancement and employment. ii New Life Ministries 204-775-4929 www.newlifewinnipeg.com Affordable rental housing ii New Journey Housing 204-942-2238 MENTAL HEALTH HOUSING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Canadian Mental Health Association-Interlake Eastern (Serving all of the Interlake-Eastern Region) ii 217 Robinson Avenue, Selkirk, MB R1A 2M5 | 204-482-9723 ii Offers voluntary housing support services. Work in Food Banks partnership with individuals with a diagnosed mental illness to choose, get and keep housing based on personal choice and skills. Mental Health housing programs and services outside the Interlake-Eastern area ii Friends Housing Inc. 204-953-1160 ii WRHA – Residential Care Facilities 204-940-2336 ii RAY (Resource Assistance for Youth) 204-783-5617 | [email protected] ii Sara Riel www.sararielinc.com 204-237-9263 ii Salvation Army – The Haven 204-946-9404 ii Seneca House 204-942-9276 RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES Care provided in family home settings for adult individuals with a mental illness who require up to 24 hour care and supervision. Call CMHA Interlake 204-482-9723. ii Turning Leaf- 204-221-5594 or 204-785-2304 Turning Leaf (Inc) Residential Support Service provides 24 hour, in facility, person-centered supports to intellectually challenged adults—those living with mental illness who are experiencing a mental health related housing crisis. Participants receiving this service are those currently or previously demonstrating independent living capabilities EMERGENCY SHELTERS ii Nova House (Selkirk) Nova House is an emergency shelter for abused women and their children in the Interlake-Eastern Region. Temporary shelter is provided as well as counselling, support groups and referral to community resources. Interim housing is also available for women to use until they become independent. Referrals for male victims of violence is provided. Contact admin line: 204-482-7882 Toll Free Crisis Line: 1-877-977-0007 or 204-482-1200 Emergency Shelters outside the Interlake-Eastern Region ii McDonald Youth Services 204-477-1722 Short term emergency shelter for youth under 18 years old. ii Ndinawe Safe house for youth 11-17 years old that have nowhere to go. 204-586-2588 ii Ikwe-Widdjitiwin Offers shelter, support and counselling to women who are suffering from emotional, physical or sexual abuse from their intimate partner. 204-987-2780 or 1-800-362-3344 ii Main Street Project Open 24 hours. Offers emergency, overnight shelter and short-term hostel accommodations for men and women. 204-982-8245 ii Osborne House Offers short-term emergency shelter for women in abusive relationships. Admin: 204-942-7373 Crisis line: 204-942-3052 ii Siloam Mission – Hannah’s Place Emergency Shelter 204-956-4344 ii The Salvation Army – Booth Centre Provides short term accommodation for men & women. 204-946-9402 ii The Salvation Army – Sunrise Village A family shelter 204-946-9471 ii Men’s Resource Centre-Temporary Emergency shelter for men and their children 204-415-6797 ext 200 or Toll Free 1-855-672-6727 F ood Banks are non-profit, community-based organizations committed to providing food to people who need support for themselves and their families. Food donations are always needed. Food Banks provide volunteer opportunities to individuals as well as welcoming groups such as schools, faith communities and businesses that want to volunteer. ii Beausejour Food Bank 204-268-3600 730 Park Ave (side door) Open every Monday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. ii Lac du Bonnet Food Bank Contact 204-345-2823 Open every Monday & Thursday 10:00am – 12:00pm ii Springfield Food Bank 741 Wieser Crescent, Anola (basement of Anola United Church) Open Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. For alternate access times please call 204-866-2654 or 204-866-3403 ii Selkirk Food Bank 310 Christie Ave., Selkirk Open weekly on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. except after long weekends 204-482-9178 ii Interlake Food Bank 293 Main Street, Stonewall 204-467-9118 ii Evergreen Basic Needs Food Bank 71-4th Ave, Gimli 204-642-9736 55 McArthur (back door) ii Ashern Food Bank #1-2nd Ave North, Ashern Once a month hampers For more info call 204-768-3016 ii Teulon & District Food Bank 54 Main Street 204-886-2570 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month ii Our Daily Bread-Soup Kitchen 368 Jemima St., Selkirk Mon-Fri 9:30 am –12:45pm Free Lunch provided 204-785-9514 5 Alternative or Complementary Therapies Medication M edication can be one aspect of a treatment plan for people with mental illnesses. It can control the acute symptoms and prevent relapse of both schizophrenia and mood disorders. However, medication does not cure mental illness - only controls it. Medication has drawbacks - side effects, cost and the time it needs to be effective. For these reasons it may be necessary to try several different medications and adjust the dosage several times before you find the combination that is right for you. In Manitoba, your pharmacist is required to counsel you about your medication. Ask them questions for more information about your medication. Remember that the use of alcohol with any medication is potentially dangerous. ANTIPSYCHOSIS MEDICATIONS It may be helpful to ask the following questions when exploring alternative treatments: ii How does the treatment work? ii What is the cost of treatment? ii How frequent are treatments required? ii What training do practitioners receive and are they registered or licensed? ii What results may be expected? ii Are they covered under your EAP plan? SOME ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION OR REFERRAL: Manitoba Naturopathic Association 204-947-0381 Massage Therapy Association of Manitoba 204-927-7979 | www.mtam.mb.ca Music Therapy Association of Manitoba 204-800-8526 Reflexology Association of Canada www.reflexologycanada.ca Therapeutic Touch Network 204-489-7977 or 204-452-1107 Manitoba Aromatherapy Association www.mbaa.ca Canadian Art Therapy Association www.catinfo.ca HERBAL OR NATURAL REMEDIES If you are considering a herbal or natural remedy, tell your doctor and pharmacist that you are considering using the remedy. They will provide information, advise you whether it will be suitable for you or if it will interfere with other medication you are using. If you have a problem with the remedy they may be able to help you solve it. ANTIANXIETY MEDICATIONS Also known as tranquilizers or sedatives. Used to relieve the distress of anxiety. SIDE EFFECTS include sedation, lethargy, depression, difficulty concentrating, and memory problems. Dependency can occur if they are used for extended periods of time. 3 KNOW your medications Share your medication list with your doctor, nurse and pharmacist. Carry this card with you at all times! Communiquez votre liste de médicaments à votre médecin, votre infirmière et votre pharmacien. Ayez cette carte avec vous en tout temps! 3 LIST your medicines Name/Nom Family Doctor’s Name/Nom du médecin de famille ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Address/Adresse Phone/N° de téléphone _________________________ ______________________________________________ Emergency Contact/Nom contact en cas d’urgence Birth Date (dd/mm/yyyy)/Date de naissance (jj/mm/aaaa) ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Phone/N° de téléphone _________________________ ______________________________________________ Sex/Sexe ______________________________________________ ___M ___F Second Emergency Contact/2e contact en cas d’urgence ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Manitoba Health Registration #/N° d’immatriculation Santé Manitoba Medical History (illnesses, surgeries)/Antécédents médicaux (maladies, opérations) diabetes/diabète high blood pressure/haute pression heart disease/maladie de cœur breathing problems/problèmes respiratoires other medical problems (list below)/ autres problèmes médicaux (veuillez préciser) 3 UPDATE your list always Phone/N° de téléphone _________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Pharmacy Name/Nom de pharmacie ______________________________________________ Personal Health ID #/N° d’identification personnelle (9 numbers/chiffres) ______________________________________________ My allergies or bad reactions to medications Allergies ou réactions indésirables aux médicaments ______________________________________________ Pharmacy phone number/N° de téléphone (pharmacie) Medical Plan #/Autre nom et N° d’assurance santé (e.g. Blue Cross) ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ PHARMACARE IMPORTANT POINTS ii Keep your medication list up-to-date ii Make the necessary changes to your list anytime your medicine changes. ii Update your list as soon as you are no longer taking a medicine. Carry your medication list with you at all times. ii Place your list in your wallet or purse along with your personal information. ii Inform your loved ones or caregivers that you have a list and where you keep it. ii Ensure that emergency medical personnel can have access to your list. 3 CARRY your list with you ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 3 SHOW your listE.R.I.K. List your medications on other side/Inscrivez vos medicaments à l’envers If you have questions call your pharmacist. / Si vous avez des questions, téléphonez votre pharmacien. For additional copies, go to www.safetoask.ca Pour obtenir d’autres exemplaires, visitez le site www.safetoask.ca Provides answers and sound advice to medication related questions and/or concerns. Educates callers regarding therapeutic use of drugs, adverse drug reactions, significant side effects, drug misuse and drug interactions. 204-474-6493 or 1-800-432-1960 ext 6493 is a drug benefit program for Manitobans whose incomes are seriously affected by high prescription drug costs. For more information on Pharmacare, contact Manitoba Health-Provincial Drug Programs at 204-786-7141 Toll Free 1-800-297-8099; e-mail [email protected] or talk to your local pharmacist. MOOD STABILIZERS These are used to treat people in the state of great excitement and emotional stress. For example acute mania. Lithium is the most common. These can take several weeks to work. SIDE EFFECTS include lethargy, trembling, nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, and mental functioning problems. Regular blood tests are needed. Carbamazepine, valproic acid, topiramate, and some other anticonvulsants are sometimes used as mood stabilizers and can have fewer side effects for some people. It’s Safe to Ask About Your Medications Vous pouvez poser des questions au sujet de vos médicaments The Manitoba Institute for Patient Safety has developed the “It’s Safe to Ask Medication Card” available free of charge along with other tools on www.safetoask.ca. It is also available from local Senior Resource Councils, participating pharmacies and Physicians/Primary Care Providers. If you have any questions about your medications call your Pharmacist or The Manitoba Information Line Toll Free 1-800-432-1960 ext 6493 or 204-474-6493. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. MEDICATION INFORMATION LINE FOR EVERYONE (MILE) 6 ANTIDEPRESSANTS Antidepressants are used to treat and control depression. SIDE EFFECTS include dry mouth, blurred vision, difficulty urinating, constipation, sedation, and dizziness. These medications take several weeks to reach their full effect. Caution is needed by elderly people when taking antidepressants. EMERGENCY RESPONSE INFORMATION/INFORMATION POUR LES SITUATIONS D’URGENCE Y ou may consider alternative or complementary therapies. It is important to discuss these with your doctor so they can assess if the therapy will interfere with your medical treatment. Also known as neuroleptics or major tranquilizers, antipsychosis medications are used to treat acute psychotic illness, especially schizophrenia and mania; and to prevent recurrences of schizophrenia. SIDE EFFECTS include drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, movement problems and stiff muscles. Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) or involuntary movements may occur when they are used for longer periods of time. Managing side effects may be achieved by changing medication or changing dose. ® T.I.S.U.® Share your medication list with those who care for your health ii Show your list every time you visit your doctor’s office. ii Use it every time you go to the Emergency or if admitted to hospital. ii Provide your list to all health care providers even if they don’t ask. YOUR MEDICAL LIST FOR YOUR SAFETY Know it. Show it. Hope and Resiliency at Home Keeping Safe When Times are Tough M everyone needs the help and support of their family, friends any families put considerable time and effort into and community. protecting and nurturing the physical well-being and safety of their members. Care is taken to eat well, make ii Make time to talk and make it a priority healthy choices, prevent injuries, safety proof our homes, ii Take time to look and listen, remember everyone needs street proof our children, know basic first aid, and plan for to be seen, heard and understood natural disasters. We install smoke detectors and ensure i i Have conversations about how to get through those everyone knows what to do in the event of a fire. Most of us difficult times when our sense of security may feel do not put the same thought or energy into protecting and threatened nurturing our mental and emotional well-being, learning ii Have conversations about balancing the demands of how to be safe in the event of a personal crisis. Families, life-work-school and other responsibilities with self-care both biological and chosen or however defined, can be ii Take time to talk about healthy ways of coping with an important source of strength, protection and safety. difficult emotions There are things families can do to help increase each i i Have conversations about what gives us strength and person’s capacity to be safer when confronted by personal hope challenges and to thrive, flourish and experience more ii Have conversations about supporting mental wellness enjoyment in daily life. ii Learn and practice as a family ways of calming, relaxing and soothing the self. Learn about “life in Balance” by Here are a few things your family can do to support mental visiting www.klinic.mb.ca wellness and increase each person’s ability to keep safe ii Learn about and practice self-compassion when times are tough. While each person is ultimately ii Make agreements about how you support each other responsible for their own well-being and personal safety, Know When to Ask About Suicide What are the warning signs? What are the warning signs? Suicide prevention depends heavily on our ability to recognize those people who are in distress and may be at risk. The American Association of Suicidology developed a simple tool that we can all use to remember the warning signs of suicide. This tool is called “IS PATH WARM” and outlines the key points to remember. I – Ideation (suicidal thoughts) S – Substance Abuse P – Purposelessness A – Anxiety T – Trapped H – Hopelessness/Helplessness W – Withdrawal A – Anger R – Recklessness M – Mood changes Other signs and behaviors to be aware of and that might suggest someone being at risk of suicide thought include: ii Direct and indirect verbal expressions: “I don’t want to live anymore”, “there is nothing to live for anymore”, “people will be better off without me” ii Dramatic changes in mood ii Loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities ii Agitation ii Increase in drug and alcohol use ii Risk taking behavior ii Aggressive, impulsive and /or violent acts ii Expressions of hopelessness and purposelessness ii Lack of self-care or outright neglect of self ii Changes in eating and sleeping patterns ii Withdrawal from family, friends, and interests ii Giving away prize possessions and/or making a will ii Reconnecting with old friends and extended family as if to say goodbye ii Previous unresolved or recent suicide attempts KNOW WHAT TO DO TO HELP PREVENT SUICIDE TA L K * during difficult times and how you will let each other know when you are struggling, feeling unsafe and need help ii Discuss safety plans and how to cope with thoughts of suicide. Remember thoughts of suicide are not uncommon and it is ok to talk about them. A safety plan can be downloaded from the Manitoba Suicide Line website, www.reasontolive.ca ii Have conversations about recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression ii Have conversations about recognizing the signs and symptoms of stress ii Give every member of your family a help card for the Manitoba Suicide Line and your local crisis or distress line. These can be accessed from your local Self Help organizations or from the IERHA Mental Health program. ii Have a phone number for the 24-Hour Crisis Line Toll Free 1-866-427-8628 or 204-482-5419 and the Manitoba Suicide Line Toll Free 1-877-435-7170 posted on the fridge or your bulletin board. Also have the phone number for the Manitoba Farm and Rural Support Services (MFRSS) 1-866-367-3276. The MFRSS also offers on line counselling, visit www.ruralsupport.ca ii Learn about Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). MHFA teaches individuals how to recognize and respond to mental distress as a first aider. For more information visit www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca ii Make sure everyone knows about community resources and how to access them ii Know when to ask about suicide and what to do ii Make time to play and be active together ii Do something every day to let people know you care about them ii Do something every day to let yourself know that you matter Winnipeg Suicide Prevention Network Suicide Prevention Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention – www. casp-acps.ca. The goal of this association is to reduce the suicide rate in Canada. The website provides information on the association, their events and how to get involved. Centre for Suicide Prevention – www.suicideinfo.ca An Education Centre specializing in curriculum development, library and information services and training programs Honouring Life Network – www.hounouringlife.ca Aboriginal youth suicide prevention resources. Includes personal stories Living Works – www.livingworks.net. A Canadian suicide intervention training company. Website provides info about the different training programs available in or near your community. Reason to Live – www.reasontolive.ca. A Manitoba site sponsored by Klinic Community Health Centre. Includes info about suicide prevention and dealing with a suicide loss. Also includes personal stories and videos. Talking with someone who understands can help you get through times that are too hard to deal with on your own. T - TELL - If you are having thoughts of suicide TELL someone exactly what you are saying to yourself, as directly and clearly as possible. Don’t stop at one person, find several people who take you seriously and are willing to help A - ASK - Once you have suspicion that someone might be thinking about suicide ASK them exactly that, as directly clearly and as soon as possible. L - LISTEN - Encourage the person to TALK by being a good LISTENer. Their TALKING (to someone who is really LISTENing) can be very helpful, all by itself. K - KEEP SAFE - Now is not the time to solve all the problems. NOW is the time to do something that keeps them safe. Do not promise secrecy. Remove means that might be used to complete a suicide act. GET HELP! Need a safe place to stay while you sort things out and get back on track? We have a safe place for people 15 years and older. Need to talk with someone right now? Call toll free 1-866-427-8628 or 482-5491/482-5376 to speak with someone who will listen and can help. There is someone to talk with 24/7. *Source: Suicide TALK-LIVINGWORKS Manitoba Suicide Line 1-877-435-7170. Learn more about how to help by visiting Winnipeg Suicide Prevention Network Living Works livingworks.net Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention casp-acps.ca Interlake - Eastern Regional Health Authority Mental Health Crisis Services serves people of all ages throughout the Interlake- Eastern Region of Manitoba. 7 Rights People need to know their rights as patients and consumers of services and how to exercise these rights when there are problems. Knowing where to take concerns and complaints is important. CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION-INTERLAKE EASTERN REGION 204-482-9723 www.interlakeeastern.cmha.ca MANITOBA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 1-888-884-8681 · www.gov.mb.ca/hrc Receives, investigates and attempts to resolve complaints of unlawful discrimination and harassment. MENTAL HEALTH REVIEW BOARD 204-945-6050 Will accept collect calls from persons in hospital under the Mental Health Act, patients have the right to appeal certain aspects of their admission or treatment in a psychiatric facility. OMBUDSMAN MANITOBA 1-800-665-0531 · www.ombudsman.mb.ca An office independent of government that receives inquiries and complaints from people who believe they have been treated unfairly by departments and agencies of the provincial government or by a municipal government; and those who have concerns about their requests for access to information, or about the privacy of their personal or personal health information. PERSONAL HEALTH INFORMATION ACT 1-866-626-4862 · 204-788-6612 www.gov.mb.ca/health.phia/ The act sets out rules that all health information “trustees” must follow. Trustees are persons or organizations that keep records of your health information. THE PROTECTION FOR PERSONS IN CARE 1-866-440-6366 · www.gov.mb.ca/health/protetction/ This office receives and investigates reports of suspected abuse against adults receiving care in personal care homes, hospitals or any other designated health facilities. SOCIAL SERVICES APPEAL BOARD 1-866-626-4862 · 204-945-3003 www.gov.mb.ca/fs · www.gov.mb.ca/fs/ssab/ The Social Services Appeal Board is an independent appeal board for decisions about employment and income assistance. VICTIMS SERVICES 1-866-484-2846 · www.manitoba.ca/justice/victims/ services helps people access their rights, understand their responsibilities and connects them to other services or agencies. LAW PHONE-IN AND LAWYER REFERRAL PROGRAM 501-294 Portage Avenue – 204-943-2305 or 1-800-262-8800 This program provides legal information, not advice, on specific cases to callers at no charge. The program also refers individuals to lawyers with preferred areas of practice and to other legal agencies. Income Assistance Based on a needs assessment, this service provides financial assistance so that single parent families, persons with disabilities, individuals and families, who are unemployed, are able to provide for their basic needs. For people who are able to work, EIA will help them go back to work by providing supports to employment. Everyone’s situation is different, so if you need more details about what you may be able to get through EIA, contact your local EIA office: 101-446 Main Street, Selkirk, MB 204-785-5105 or 1-866-474-0215 20 First Street South, Beausejour, MB 204-268-6028 or 1-866-576-8546 Other assistance for Low-Income Manitobans you may be eligible for are: Provincial Programs ii RentAid ii 55PLUS ii Manitoba Child Benefit ii Early Learning and child Care Program ii Child Care Subsidy For more information on these or other provincial programs, contact Manitoba Family Services and Labour, Toll Free 1-877-587-6224; e-mail [email protected]; or go to www.manitoba.ca/fs 8 The Manitoba Mental Health Act The Manitoba Mental Health Act is a provincial law that provides the legal framework by which individuals may be assessed and treated in a general hospital psychiatric unit, a psychiatric hospital or a mental health clinic. The intent of the Act is to balance an individual’s need and right to treatment, the individual’s civil rights not to be arbitrarily detained, and the need of society to prevent people from harming themselves or others when they are mentally ill. Here are the key points for consumers to know: 1. How are people admitted to a psychiatric facility? VOLUNTARY PATIENT A person may request admission as a voluntary patient, in which case, a doctor must agree that admission is indicated. The vast majority of patients who are admitted to a psychiatric unit in a hospital are admitted voluntarily. INVOLUNTARY PATIENT Any doctor can make application for a psychiatric assessment based on his or her personal assessment that the individual is suffering from a mental disorder that likely will result in serious harm to themselves or another person, or will seriously deteriorate if not kept in a psychiatric facility. ii A police officer may be requested through a warrant or their emergency powers to bring a person to a psychiatric facility for assessment. ii A justice of the peace can issue a warrant to have a person taken to a psychiatric facility for assessment after receiving signed evidence from a citizen that this person may be a danger to themselves or others. However, a person can only be admitted to a psychiatric facility as an involuntary patient if a psychiatrist believes that: ii the person may suffer from a mental disorder ii because of the mental disorder there is a likelihood that; ii the person may cause serious harm to him/herself or others OR ii the person’s condition may deteriorate mentally or physically AND ii the person needs treatment that can reasonably be provided only in a psychiatric facility ii the person refuses or lacks the capacity to agree to a voluntary admission. A police officer who takes a person into custody for an involuntary medical examination must inform the person in writing: ii where the person is being taken ii the reason why they are being taken for an involuntary medical examination ii that they have a right to call a lawyer. DISCHARGE A person can be kept involuntarily in a psychiatric facility for up to 21 days. If not ready for discharge, the certificate can be renewed for up to 3 months. However, the psychiatrist can also change the person’s status from involuntary to voluntary at any time if they no longer meet the conditions to be an involuntary patient. The patient must be informed of any change in status. 2. Can a person be forced to accept medication against their will? If a person is considered to be mentally competent to decide on psychiatric treatment, they have the right to refuse or accept medication or treatment. An individual is considered competent to decide on psychiatric treatment if he or she has the ability to understand the nature of the illness for which treatment is proposed, the treatment recommended, and is Employment H aving a meaningful job provides us with a sense of purpose and independence. You may be someone who has had your employment interrupted by a mental health problem or have not yet had the opportunity to obtain meaningful employment. These programs offer a variety of services to people with mental health problems which may include: employment counselling and preparation, career assessment, resume preparation, interview skills, job search, job shadows, work experiences and on the job support. EMPLOYMENT MANITOBA ii Selkirk: Manitoba Jobs and Skills Development Centre 100-260 Superior Avenue, Selkirk, MB R1A 2M9 Employment and Training Inquiries: 204-785-5295 ii Gimli Centre, 2nd Floor, 62-2nd Avenue Employment and Training Inquiries: 204-642-6020 able to appreciate the consequences of giving or withholding consent. If a person is not mentally competent, the psychiatrist must get consent from a family member, committee, proxy or the public trustee before giving medication. 3. How can a person appeal decisions about their involuntary status or treatment in a psychiatric facility? Review Board applications are available at the nursing station in each psychiatric facility. A review board is an independent committee of 3 people who: ii May review involuntary status, mental competency, failure to comply with a health directive, competency to manage property, extension or cancellation of a leave certificate. ii May authorize treatment for a patient who is not mentally competent. ii May authorize the withholding of access of a patient to his or her clinical file. A Review Board hearing must be conducted within 21 days of the application date. A person is entitled to be represented at the hearing by a lawyer, advocate or person of their choice. A decision will be made within 2 - 3 days following the hearing. 4. Can an involuntary patient be discharged from a psychiatric facility? A Certificate of Leave is a written agreement between a patient and a doctor that may be issued for a period of six months allowing an involuntary patient (who meets certain criteria) to live outside the psychiatric facility. The certificate contains conditions specifying that the patient must report at specific times and places for treatment. Once the certificate is issued, that patient becomes voluntary. If the patient does not report for treatment as agreed, the doctor can request the police to return the patient to the psychiatric facility. 5. Does a person have a right to see their hospital file? YES. A person can apply in writing to the medical officer in charge of the psychiatric facility to see and/or copy the clinical record. The person needs to give their name, address, date of birth and date(s) of hospitalization. The hospital can charge a fee for administration and copying. It is important to inform Medical Records if a person cannot afford the fee. Most facilities will adjust or waive the fee. Within 7 days of receiving a written request, the medical officer may either grant the request to see the file (which is usual), or may apply to the Review Board for permission to withhold all or part of the clinical file. If there is incorrect information in the file, a correction can be requested, or a statement of disagreement can be added to the record. The Review Board can order the medical officer to give access to the clinical file unless the board believes that this would likely cause: a) serious harm to a person’s treatment or recovery OR b) serious physical or emotional harm to someone else. 6. If you need specific information regarding the Mental Health Act and your rights call: ii Canadian Mental Health Association–Interlake Eastern Region (Serving all Interlake-Eastern area) Selkirk, 217 Robinson Ave. 204-482-9723 ii Mental Health Review Board 204-945-6050 · 204-945-6178 Will accept collect calls from persons in hospital. ii Legal Aid Winnipeg 204-985-8500 · 1-800-261-2960 ii Ombudsman Manitoba · 1-800-665-0531 COPIES OF THE MENTAL HEALTH ACT CAN BE OBTAINED FROM STATUTORY PUBLICATIONS · 204-945-3101 OR www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/mh/act.html MARKET ABILITIES: Formally known as Vocational Rehabilitation. The program helps those people with learning, cognitive and mental health issues with employment and school related issues. Contact: ii Partners for Careers 20 First Street South, Beausejour, 204-268-6152 ii Job Connections & Rewarding Work Program 204-785-5116 Selkirk and Gimli 204-642-4594 JUST TRAINING CORP. (Jobs/Upgrading/Skills/Training) 4 Park Ave, Lac du Bonnet, Mb 204-345-2686 Provides employment assistance Services, career planning, job search, resume development, interview skills, and skills development assistance NETWORK 4 CHANGE Road 2 Success program For Youth (16 - 29) 92 Third Street South, Beausejour 204-268-2506 Social Activities & Recreation B eing part of interesting activities and having friends are important. They give us something to care about and add meaning to our lives. The following are some helpful hints in locating activities and finding out the information you need to decide if an activity or club is for you. GATHERING INFORMATION... Friends, relatives and acquaintances are usually more than willing to tell us about their experience and knowledge of social activities. Local community newspapers as well as community news bulletins are good sources of information about activities and interest groups or hobby clubs. Other good sources of information about types of clubs, recreational activities, or other community support groups include: ii The City of Selkirk Blue Book (Available at the Selkirk Journal) ii Call your Rural Municipality office or Local Government District (LGD) to find out more about what is going on in your community. Most districts have recreation guides and are online with social media so don’t forget to check out their websites, Facebook and Twitter! ii The Interlake and The Eastern White and Yellow Pages phone book under specific topics of interest, “club” or “associations” ii Public bulletin boards ii The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority website www.ierha.ca or like them on Facebook: www.facebook. com/InterlakeEasternRHACommunityWellness. ii The Interlake-Eastern RHA’s Community Wellness Team has a monthly newsletter. Stay up to date on programs, classes and trainings by emailing [email protected] and include the word ‘subscribe’ in the subject line. ii Contact Community Information is a resource guide listing community programs, voluntary agencies and self-help groups. 1-866-266-4636 www.contactmb.org GETTING INVOLVED... After locating an activity or club you find interesting, there may still be certain information you want or need before making a decision. Often a phone number and/or contact person is listed. Possible questions you may want to ask are: ii Are there any costs involved in participating in the activity or group? Is membership required? ii When and where is the activity/event? Is it accessible by bus? What happens at the activity? Metis Manitoba Metis Federation: Provides wellness services in the community. ii Grand Marais: 204-754-2721 ii St. Laurent: 204-646-2706 Selkirk Friendship Centre: 204-485-7525 SENIOR RESOURCE COUNCILS: Provides services in the community by coordinating volunteers and fee for service providers to help seniors and people living with disabilities to maintain independence in the community. Brokenhead Outreach For Seniors, Inc. Beausejour 204-268-7300 ii Who attends the activity or club? (eg. men and women or a mix of both, age range of people who attend, how many people attend or are members) ii Are there any specific skills needed to attend or become a member? ii How are new people welcomed? 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 the contact person know you are coming. They will often make a point of looking for you and perhaps introduce you to others. It takes time to meet others and feel comfortable in a new setting. Give yourself and the activity a chance. You may be pleasantly surprised! that you are not defined by your mental illness; it is only a part of you. As people begin to re-discover who they are, and what gifts they have to offer, the illness becomes less prominent in their lives. Recovery is about re-gaining meaningful roles in family and community life. Empowerment is an issue of social justice and refers to the process that people go through to gain or regain the power and control over their own lives that is necessary for dignity and self- determination. It is a personal transformation which involves people moving from helpless, dependent victims to assertive, competent citizens. ecovery is possible for everyone. It is a process. Recovery means that people with mental illness can live a meaningful life even though they may be dealing with symptoms of mental illness at times. Recovery means Empowerment requires that people have access to the means to assume responsibility for their own lives and well being. People become empowered as they assume responsibility. Empowerment is also about having a voice. To be empowered means we have a right to speak for ourselves without requiring the permission or approval of others. BROKENHEAD OJIBWAY NATION – EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAM HSE 9 Scanterbury 204-766-2318 JOB QUEST CAREER SERVICES 511 Robinson Avenue – Selkirk Learning Centre 204-482-2100 or 1-866-482-2100 FIELDSTONE VENTURES EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTRE INC. TBJ Mall – 61 Main Street Ashern 204-768-3797 or 1-888-7770-1059 OPTIONS FOR YOUTH (aged 16-29) 382 Main Street, Selkirk | 204-785-1815 INTERLAKE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 226-C Manitoba Ave, Selkirk 204-482-6009 Assistance available in Gimli, Arborg & Lundar. Contact Selkirk or Stonewall for further information. 44-408 Main Street, Stonewall 204-467-2061 A.I.M. FOR WORK Vocational rehabilitation program for persons with physical disabilities 61 Main Street, Selkirk 1-800-494-4179 or 204-482-2130 SELKIRK FRIENDSHIP CENTRE- PARTNERS FOR CAREERS 204-482-7525 Contact Shelley-Ann McDonald Mental Health Selkirk and Interlake Mental Health Support Centre Inc. 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 ii Arborg Support Centre 204-376-5066 ii Ashern Support Centre 204-768-2915 ii L. Merrit Support Centre - Lundar 204-762-5769 ii Lac du Bonnet Support Centre 204-345-5570 Client line: 204-785-8073 Women Interlake Women’s Resource Centre Gimli: 204-642-8264 Lakeshore Women’s Resource Centre Ashern: 204-768-3016 Recovery & Empowerment R RESOURCE & SUPPORT CENTRES: SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS ACL Beausejour 524 Park Ave, Beausejour, MB 204-268-4653 Supported Employment Options assists individuals who face intellectual, social, physical or learning barriers and/ or who have had historical difficulties in obtaining and maintaining paid employment. SERVICE CANADA - Federal Government Enquiry line 1-800-622-6232 Two Rivers Seniors Resource Council, Inc. Lac du Bonnet 204-345-1227 Whitemouth 204-348-4610 Springfield Services to Seniors Oakbank 204-853-7582 Winnipeg River Resource Council, Inc. Pine Falls 204-367-9128 Helping East Lake People Centre (H.E.L.P. Centre) Victoria Beach 204-756-6471 Arborg and District Seniors Resource Council Arborg 204-376-3494 Living Independence For Elders - LIFE Ashern 204-768-2187 Eriksdale Community Resource Council, Inc. Eriksdale 204-739-2697 Fisher Branch Seniors Resource Council Fisher Branch 204-372-7315 Gimli Seniors Resource Council, Inc. Gimli 204-642-7297 Lundar Community Resource Council Lundar 204-762-5378 Riverton & District Seniors Resource Riverton 204-378-3103 St. Laurent Senior Resource Council, Inc. St. Laurent 204-646-2504 Gordon Howard Support Services Selkirk 204-785-2737 South Interlake Seniors Resource Council, Inc. Stonewall 204-467-2719 Teulon and District Seniors Resource Council Teulon 204-886-2570 FOR SENIORS ii Age and Opportunity 204-956-6440 ii Geriatric Mental Health Intake 1-866-757-6205 ii Partners Seeking Solutions with Seniors Peer Support line: 204-237-5918 www.solutionsforseniors.cimnet.ca ii Province Wide Seniors Abuse Line: 1-888-896-7183 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 healthbefore they become a problem – can help to ensure healthy development,” Learn more about the Mental Health Commission of Canada http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English SOCIETY FOR MANITOBANS WITH DISABILITIES (including mental health) 382 Main Street, Selkirk 204-785-9338 9 The number one complication of childbirth is DEPRESSION ii Constant fatigue (even after resting) ii Trouble falling asleep or wanting to sleep all the time ii Uncontrollable crying ii Losing interest in activities you normally enjoy ii Trouble concentrating or madding decisions ii Changes in appetite or weight ii Feeling hopeless, trapped or worthless ii Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or out of control ii Worrying a lot about your baby’s health or safety ii No interest or pleasure in your baby ii Scary thoughts or fears about harming the baby POST PARTUM DEPRESSION IS TREATABLE. Councelling, medication and support are helpful in treating postpartum depression. A health care provider can help you find the right supports and services for your situation. The sooner you get help, the sooner you’ll be feeling better. “I feel like the worst mother in the world” You are not alone. Many women suffer in silence with postpartum depression because they fear being seen as bad mothers or feel too ashamed to seek help. It is important to remember that postpartum depression can affect any new mother. It is not your fault. WHERE TO GET HELP FOR POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION It’s normal to go through an adjustment period following childbirth – new mothers experience many different emotions. Women anticipate feelings of happiness with the birth of their babies. But many new mothers are surprised by other feelings such as sadness, anger fear or anxiety. Up to 75 per cent of new mothers experience the “baby blues”. The baby blues usually begin a few days after birth and often go away on their own by two weeks. During the baby blues, women may feel weepy, overwhelmed, irritable, and anxious, fatigued and have trouble sleeping. If these feelings don’t go away or get worse you may be experiencing POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION. “HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION?” If you’ve been experiencing any of the following for two weeks or more, talk to a health care provider: ii Strong feelings of sadness or emptiness ii In The Interlake-Eastern Region, if you are having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby or are feeling in crisis, call: Interlake-Eastern RHA Mental Health Crisis services (24 hours) 1-866-427-8628 ii The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba has launched a new program called the “Warm Line,” a phone line that offers support to women, men and their families who are suffering from postpartum depression. If you need to reach out for help with postpartum depression or the “baby blues,” the warm line number is 204-391-5983 ii Postpartum Depression – Monthly Educational Sessions in Partnership with Growing Years - Selkirk –Contact Shelley Flitcroft @ 204-330-7821 or ShelleyF@ mooddisordersmanitoba.ca (children and spouses are welcome) ii Women’s Health Clinic Mothers Program at 1-866-9471517 for resources and support ii Health Links – Info Santé at 1-888-315-9257 (24 hours) More information on postpartum depression is available at the following sites: www.postpartum.org www.postpartum.net www.beyondblue.org.au/beyondbabyblues ii Talk to your Doctor. ii Talk to your Public Health Nurse ii Families First offers home visiting supports to families with children, from pregnancy to school entry. There is no cost. Families First is delivered across the province by community public health. First, a public health nurse will visit with you to talk about your family. Together you will decide what community resources would be best for your family. Contact: ii IERHA (East) 204-444-6115 ii Stonewall 204-467-4755 ii Selkirk 204-785-9318 ii Gimli/Teulon 204-642-1610 ii The Towards Flourishing Project promotes the mental well-being of parents and their families through the development and addition of a mental health promotion strategy to Manitoba’s Families First Home Visiting Program. The Towards Flourishing Mental Health Promotion Strategy focuses on positive mental health as well as mental illness and distress. Help For Families F 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, families 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 AND YOUNG CHILDREN There is several family based Resource Centre’s in the Interlake-Eastern Region. They work towards empowering families by partnering with community resources and strive to enhance wellness, learning, and growth opportunities. ii Mrs. Lucci’s Resource Centre 76 Third Street, Lac du Bonnet, MB 204-345-9909 www.mrsluccis.com ii Wings of Power 37 Pine Street Powerview-Pine Falls, MB 204-367-9641 www.wingsofpower.org ii Network 4 Change 17-31 First Street South, Beausejour, MB 204-268-2506 www.network4change.ca ii Growing Years Family Resource Centre 216 Manitoba Avenue, Selkirk, MB 204-785-8218 www.growingyears.info 10 ii Selkirk Friendship Centre Inc. 425 Eveline Street, Selkirk MB Phone 204-482-7525 The following organizations offer specialized services for families dealing with mental illness outside the InterlakeEastern Region: ii St. Boniface Hospital Family Therapy A referral is required 204-237-2606 ii Family dynamics 204-947-1401 ii New Directions for Children, Youth and Families 204-786-7051 ext 5262 Family Therapy for families with children under 18 years of age ii Centre Renaissance Centre 204-256-6750 ii Aulneau Renewal Centre 204-987-7090 ii New Directions Parenting Centre 204-956-6560 A service to support families with small children, birth – 12 yrs ii Aurora Family Therapy Centre 204-786-9251 For more counselling and therapy services see page 4. Many Self Help organizations offer information and support to families see page 2 & 11 HERE ARE A FEW TIPS FOR FAMILIES ii TIP Find out about mental health resources in the community. ii TIP Keep a journal of notes about what has been happening, which can help you to see patterns, etc. ii TIP Make a list of questions you may want to ask the doctor. ii TIP Ask for information about the illness and the treatment. ii TIP Offer choices to the person such as ”Will you go to the hospital with me or would you prefer (name a friend) go with you?” ii TIP Have a plan for dealing with crisis situations such as who to call, what services are available, who can support the person and family through a crisis. ii TIP Make sure you are looking after yourself: maintain outside interests, gain support from others, seek counselling if necessary. Youth Need To Talk Mental Health Education and Support Groups for Families Located outside the Interlake-Eastern Region P hone lines offer support, info and are there to listen so don’t worry if you don’t know what to say. Any number you call, someone is there to help you.1-800, 1-888, 1-855, 1-866 and 1-877 numbers are all FREE to call and won’t show up on phone bills. ii Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority Crisis Line (24 hours) 1-866-427-8628 ii Klinic Crisis Line (24 hours) 1-888-322-3019 ii Kids Help Phone (24 hours) 1-800-668-6868 also Live Chat Line Thurs-Sun at www.kidshelphone.ca ii Bullying Help Line 1-888-456-2323 ii Children’s Advocate (Mon – Fri/24 hr voice mail) 1-800263-7146 Responding to complaints or concerns from youth who are involved in the child welfare system. TEEN CLINICS There are several clinics in the Inerlake-Eastern region addressing the unique questions and health concerns that today’s teens have. All clinics are for youth aged 12 to 21. No appointment is necessary. Services are free and confidential. Visit Teen Clinics on Facebook! Oakbank -Teen Links Clinic Wednesdays 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 576 Balsam Crescent, Lower Level of Seasons (Use the North West door closest to the High School) For more information call: 204-444-6140 (Mon, Thurs, Fri) or 204-266-3999 (Tues, Wed) Wanipigow -Teen Links Clinic Open every second Tuesday of every month, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Wanipigow School and 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. at the Adam Hardisty Health Centre, Hollow Water First Nation. Selkirk -Teen Clinic Ecole Selkirk Junior High (South-West Doors) 516 Stanley Avenue Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. except holidays 204-482-TEEN or 204-482-8336 and Monday Drop In at 202-237 Manitoba Ave from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WEBSITES ii www.teentalk.ca – Sexual or mental health info. Follow us on Twitter @TeenTalkMB and like us on Facebook (facebook.com/teentalkMB ii www.reasontolive.ca – Suicide info and resources ii www.mindyourmind.ca – Mental health info and resources ii www.prevnet.ca – Online/digital abuse info ii www.ok2bblue.com – a Canadian site with info about depression for youth and parents ii www.takingcare.knowledge.ca – Info about child and youth mental health problems including depression, anxiety, behaviour disorders and psychosis ii www.mindcheck.ca – A provincial youth and young adult-focused interactive website. ii www.inurhead.ca –Site for youth and parents dealing with mental health and substance use ii www.youthspace.ca – Live Online Help – suicide, anxiety, abuse… ii www.kidshealth.org – Site for parents, kids and teens – answers, advice and straight talk ii www.brotalk.ca – A supportive zone for teen guys ii www.stresshacks.ca – Information on stress and help to manage it Brain Disorders and Developmental Disabilities Building Circles of Support- For Parents of Children with FASD Primary Care Practitioners (Doctors, Nurse Practitioners and Public Health Nurses) are the first point of contact/resource to approach where brain disorders such as mental illness and development disabilities are a concern of families with young, adolescent or adult children. Your local public health nurse is an excellent resource as you start your family and seek the best information on caring for and parenting your children. Contact your local public health nurse at a Community Health Office near you. Building Circles of Support is an 8 week information program offered through MBTelehealth locations within the region. This program targets family members of children diagnosed with FASD. It offers valuable education to all those who interact with children who live with this disorder. Each week a different topic on FASD is addressed including guest speakers and handouts. Sessions will be held throughout the region. Contact a FASD Coordinator directly for more information and to sign up. FASD – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Finding a Clinical Psychologist Clinical Psychology FASD is a result of alcohol exposure during pregnancy that can affect the developing brain. FASD is often referred to as a “hidden” or “invisible” disability because most people affected have no noticeable physical features. Manitoba has about 130 FASD-related births per year. About 15 percent of Manitoba women report consuming alcohol while pregnant (Source: Family screening data) Clinical psychologists are able to diagnose mental health disorders/conditions, conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, and provide a variety of supported treatments. To discuss a potential referral of a child for an FASD assessment, contact one of Interlake-Eastern RHA’s FASD diagnostic coordinators: The Psychological Service Centre, a service offered through the University of Manitoba, has a mandate to train graduate students in the discipline of clinical psychology and serve as a community resource to those in need. Referrals are accepted for therapy and assessment from the general public during regular academic session (Sept – April annually). Services are provided at no charge, however space is limited; therefore, service cannot be guaranteed to all those on the waiting list. It is also important to note that most services are unavailable during the summer months, 161 Dafoe Building, University of Manitoba, 204-474-9222, Fax: 204-474-6297 http://umanitoba.ca/ faculties/arts/departments/psych_services/ Sherisse Picklyk Dear FASD Diagnostic Coordinator (West) Phone: 1-204-785-7789 [email protected] Devon Ungurain FASD Diagnostic Coordinator (East) Phone: 1-204-753-5245 [email protected] The Manitoba Psychological Society’s Website (www.mps.ca) provides information on accessing both private practice and publically funded Psychologists. Are you coping with a mental illness of a family member? Do you struggle with how to support your loved one? Do you want to know how to support yourself, as a family member? CMHA Winnipeg Region is now offering an eight week course for families and friends. Call 204-982-6100 or visit www.cmhawpg.mb.ca “Name That Feeling Support Group” is for children who have a family member with a mental illness (this includes any mental illness). This is a 7 week support group that offers young people 7 to 13 years, the opportunity to discuss their needs and feelings around living with a family member with a mental illness. Individual appointments on request. Call 204-786-1616 or 1-800-263-5545. Manitoba Schizophrenia Society. Family And Friends is a support group sponsored by the Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba. It meets weekly on Wednesday evenings 7:00pm - 9:00pm at 100 - 4 Fort Street. 786-0987 or 1-800-263-1460. Manitoba First-Episode Psychosis Family Support Group Families with young people who have experienced firstepisode psychosis meet monthly to share, learn, support each other and lobby. Contact Christine: 204-475-8381 Continuity Care Inc. Assists and supports families to ensure a safer and more secure future for their family member with a disability. Contact 204-779-1679 www.continuitycare.ca S.P.E.A.K. Suicide Prevention Education Awareness Knowledge A family-based education and support group. Contact Klinic at 204-784-4090 or www.klinic.mb.ca/speak.htm Families Working Together In Mental Health Recovery Is an 8 week educational workshop for family members of people who have been diagnosed with a mental health illness. The workshop covers topics like warning signs and symptoms; treatments; communication; family recovery; self-care for the caregiver; legal concerns and consumer rights; conflict and stress management. Call the YMCA-YWCA Learning and Leisure Centre at 204-989-4194 for more information. School Based Mental Health Services Unless you have had direct contact with school based clinical services, you may not be aware that services are available in many schools throughout the province. School psychologists are mental health specialists who partner with parents, schools, and others in the community. School psychologists provide a continuum of services that include education, advocacy, assessment and various treatment approaches. Focusing on such areas as resiliency, competence, and self-esteem, school psychologists can help students develop positive mental health practices that can last a life time. Accessible through the school system, this confidential and free service is often the entry point for mental health services for children and youth. So if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child’s functioning and/or mental health, help may be found in your local school through your school psychologist. 11 Websites Addictions Foundation of Manitoba www.afm.mb.ca Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba www.adam.mb.ca BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information www.heretohelp.bc.ca Canadian Mental Health Association National Office www.cmha.ca Canadian Mental Health Association Interlake Eastern www.interlakeeastern.cmha.ca Centre for Addiction and Mental Health National Mental Health Information Centre www.camh.net Centre for Mental Health Services www.mentalhealth.org Check Up From the Neck Up www.checkupfromtheneckup.ca Debtors Anonymous www.debtorsanonymous.org Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance www.dbsalliance.org Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority www.ierha.mb.ca Manitoba Health – Mental Health and Addictions www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/mh/index.html Manitoba Schizophrenia Society www.mss.mb.ca Mary Ellen Copeland www.mentalhealthrecovery.com Mental Health Commission of Canada www.mentalhealthcommission.ca Mental Health First Aid Canada www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca Mental Health Works Program - CMHA Manitoba Division www.mentalhealthworks.ca Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba www.depression.mb.ca National Alliance on Mental Illness www.nami.org National Eating Disorder Information Centre www.nedic.ca National Empowerment Center www.power2u.org National Institute of Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov National Network for Mental Health www.nnmh.ca Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation www.ocfoundation.org Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Centre Manitoba www.ocdmanitoba.ca Overeaters Anonymous www.oa.org Postpartum Support International www.postpartum.net Public Health Agency of Canada www.publichealth.gc.ca Schizophrenia Society of Canada www.schizophrenia.ca The Selkirk Friendship Centre www.selkirkfriendshipcentre.ca Manitoba Health Mental Health & Spiritual Care www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/index.html 12 SKILL BUILDING & MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS The Myths of Mental Illness There are a number of skill building and educational sessions available to you. Contact a Self Help Organization or search the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority website @www. ierha.ca or like them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InterlakeEasternRHACommunityWellness. Stay up to date on programs, classes and trainings by e-mailing wellness@ierha and include “subscribe” in the subject line. MYTH: People with mental illness are violent and dangerous. TRUTH: As a group, mentally ill people are no more violent than any other groups. In fact, they are more likely to be the victims of violence than to be violent themselves. MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID To educate people in understanding and responding to individuals developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. For more information visit their website at: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca/ SMHC (Selkirk Mental Health Centre) offers Mental Health First Aid to the public. Contact: Administrative Assistant 204-482-1646 e-mail: [email protected] Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training The ASIST workshop is for caregivers who want to feel more comfortable, confident and competent in helping to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. For more information visit their website at: www.livingworks. net/AS.php or contact [email protected] to inquire about a workshop near you. To inquire about having a Mental Health First Aid or ASIST training for your community or organization (offered by Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority staff) contact the Regional Director of Mental Health & Crisis Services 204-482-2614 safeTALK: Suicide Awareness for Everyone This 3 hour workshop alerts one to warning signs indicating risk of suicide. The workshop emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs, communicating with the person at risk and getting help or resources for the person at risk. www. sogh.ca Contact [email protected] to inquire about a workshop near you. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction: MBSR is an approach to self-care that can assist in managing stress, pain and illness. Contact [email protected] or www.cmhawpg.mb.ca to inquire about a workshop near you. How much do you know about mental illness? Here are some common myths and truths. MYTH: People with mental illness are poor and/or less intelligent. TRUTH: Many studies show that most mentally ill people have average or above-average intelligence. Mental illness, like physical illness, can affect anyone regardless of intelligence, social class or income level. MYTH: Mental illness is caused by a personal weakness. TRUTH: A mental illness is not a character flaw. It is an illness, and it has nothing to do with being weak This resource guide has been or lacking will-power. Although people with mental funded by the illness can play a big part in their own recovery, they INTERLAK E EASTERN REGIONAL did notAUTHORITY-Reclaiming choose to become ill.Hope HEALTH www.ierha.mb.ca Search IERHA Health Services MYTH: Mental illness is a single, rare disorder. Directory to illness find health TRUTH:Online Mental is not a single disease but services near you. a broad classification for many disorders. Anxiety, depression, disorders, Every effort wasschizophrenia, taken to ensure personality information was accurateeating at time and organicfor brain disorders affect millions ofdisorders printing. We apologize any errors or omissions. Please of report any changes the Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadians everytoyear. Interlake Region Office at 204-482-9723 The Mental Health Resource Guide is published by the Source: www.cmha.ca Canadian Mental Health Association website. Canadian M ental Health Association (CM HA) INTERLAKE REGION Mental Health Education Resource Centre 217 Robinson Avenue Selkirk, IS Manitoba WHAT MHERC? R1A Mental 2M5 Email: [email protected] The Health Education Resource Centre (MHERC) provides materials (books, pamphlets, CD-roms, presentation kits, videos) on mental health and related issues to service providers, consumers, natural supports, caregivers, educators, and the general public. The Centre has a virtual For more information on mental health the Interlake resource centre on their website asresources well as in a lending library region:is no charge to all Manitobans. which www.interlake.cmha.ca MHERC 4th Edition • COPYRIGHT © 2013 1-204-942-6568 · Toll free: 1-855-942-6568 www.mherc.mb.ca • PROMOTION • PREVENTION • IDENTIFICATION • INTERVENTION Get Better Together is a free six-week workshop designed to help Manitobans with ongoing health conditions take control of their health. www.sogh.ca or contact [email protected] to inquire about a workshop near you. By 2020 it is estimated that depressive illnesses will become the second leading cause of disease burden worldwide and the leading cause in developed countries like Canada. Manitoba Schizophrenia Society: 204-371-0824/204-485-1253 or Toll Free 1-800-263-5545 Offers the following workshops: ii Hearing Voices that are Distressing Workshop: 2.5 simulation workshop for caregivers, family members and professionals who work or live with people who hear distressing voices. M embership Information M ental Support the work of the Canadian Mental Region. Region. Health Association, Interlake Eastern Annual M embership $20.00 Individual $25.00 Organization $2.50 Reduced (Donations and Memberships are tax deductible) Call for a membership form at 204-482-9723 Charitable Registration Number 14033 3956 RR0001 ii Word Art: collaging with words promotes personal growth and healing ii Eight Stages of Healing: Workshop for family members, friends and caregivers of someone with a persistent mental illness or addiction problem, to share, connect and develop strategies for healing. ii Strengthening Families Together: 8 week course offers information and resources for families experiencing the impact of persistent mental illness. Features speakers from various areas from the mental health system. ii Your Recovery Journey: 5 sessions for people experiencing mental illness who are looking for hopeful tools to assist in recovery. This resource guide has been funded by the INTERLAKE-EASTERN REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - Reclaiming Hope www.ierha.mb.ca Search IERHA Health Services Directory Online to find health services near you. Every effort was taken to ensure information was accurate at time of printing. We apologize for any errors or omissions. Please report any changes to the Canadian Mental Health Association, Interlake Eastern office at 204-482-9723 This Mental Health Resource Guide is published by the Interlake-Eastern RHA in a joint partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association. Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba: 204-345-8511 or 204-389-5030 or toll free 1-800-805-8885 Offers the following workshops: ii Cognitive Behavioural Program Programs are modeled after the St. Boniface Hospital Anxiety Disorders Clinic Cognitive Behavioural Treatment approach, using material compiled by their researchers. ii Sharing Our Stories (SOS): 204-371-0824 e-mail: [email protected] Learn how to write your story of recovery from mental illness and have the opportunity to present your story to community groups. CMHA Interlake-Eastern 435 Main Street Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1V4 Email: [email protected] For more information on mental health resources in the Interlake-Eastern Region: www.interlakeeastern.cmha.ca 4th Edition (Revised) • COPYRIGHT © 2016 DISCLAIMER: This listing of services does not constitute an endorsement of those services by the Canadian Mental Health Association.