Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka - Parry Sound Branch
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Mission Statement
Our Vision, Mission and Values Mission Statement Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch is committed to hope and recovery through integrated mental health and addiction services. Using effective, innovative partnerships and practices, we provide the highest quality treatment, support, education and advocacy for the people of Muskoka-Parry Sound. Vision Statement Empowering individuals, families and communities to thrive through hope, recovery, wellness and healthy lifestyles. Core Values: •Self-Determination and Empowerment •Social Justice •Collaboration •Diversity and Inclusion •Excellence, Quality and Innovation •Accountability Team Values: •Trust •Respect •Communication •Teamwork Tag Line Recovering and Thriving
About This Cause
Programs and Services Adult Protective Services (APS) Provides services to individuals who live with a developmental disability, reside within the Muskoka-Parry Sound area and are 18 years of age or older Referrals to the service can be made by the individual or someone acting on their behalf by contacting Developmental Services Ontario @ 1-855-376-6376 Urgent referrals can be made in person, for free by calling 1-800-563-1990. For more information please call: Muskoka – Tel: (705) 645-6771 Fax: (705) 645-7473 toll free – 1-800-245-5036 Parry Sound – Tel: (705) 774-9809 Fax: (705) 746-1537 toll free – 1-866-829-7049 Sundridge – Tel: (705) 384-1424 Fax: (705) 384-5514 toll free – 1-866-829-7050 Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACTT) ACTT is a multidisciplinary team that provides client-centered, recovery-focused mental health treatment and community-based rehabilitation. This is an intensive program for clients whose mental illness has seriously interfered with their lives and requires long-term treatment to support independent living in the community. ACTT is available to individuals who are 18 years and older experiencing complex mental illness challenges. Priority is given to people living with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder and other psychosis-related disorders. B’Saanibamaadsiwin (Aboriginal Mental Health Program) B’saanibamaadsiwin translated means “living a good life “ . The Aboriginal Program is committed to practicing First Nation, Inuit, and Metis mental wellness care that is culturally safe. We acknowledge that there is a difference in how you see creation and how greater society sees the world. Our staff is committed to building skills, knowledge, and respectful attitudes that lead toward empathy and advocacy for you, your family, and your community. There will be no assault, challenge, or denial of your identity. Our services will work together with you in understanding your individual values, customs, and beliefs. We will be helpers on your healing path and will meet you where you are at in your healing without judgment. We will work with you in care planning to reach your goals towards mental wellness. Our program provides assessment, referral, crisis, and counselling services. Direction for the design, development, and delivery of services is provided by the Aboriginal Program Advisory Committee which represents the First Nation and Aboriginal communities. For more information call (705) 746-2512 or fax (705) 746-9590. Back On Track (Ontario’s Remedial Measures Program) Back on Track provides individuals convicted of an impaired driving offence or people who have received administrative driver’s license suspensions access to individual Assessment and Follow Up and group Education/Treatment services. http://www.remedial.net/ Case Management Services Case Management support is available to people 16 years or older who are experiencing a serious mental illness and/or addictions. Case Management provides assistance with: Daily living and meeting basic needs (housing, financial); Brief and longer-term support; Life skills development; Developing coping strategies; Employment/vocational and social activities; Navigating the mental health and addiction systems; Referral to other community resources and coordination of support; Symptom and medication management; Crisis prevention, intervention and management; Health promotion and teaching with a focus on recovery and wellness; Family counselling can be provided for those who are supporting friends or family with mental health and/or addiction issues; Dual Diagnosis (mental illness and developmental disability) specialized services are also available. Council of Consumer/Survivor and Family Initiatives (C.O.I) C.O.I provides: Peer knowledge and support to individuals living with mental health issues as clients/survivors and/or as family members. Peer-driven and peer-guided consumer/survivor initiatives and family initiatives in Muskoka-Parry Sound area; Community education and awareness on mental health issues; Initiative activities may include: Peer support groups, Recovery and wellness, education (i.e. Wellness Recovery Action Plan), Skill development (i.e. social skills, communication skills), Resources and advocacy (i.e. information and support on navigating the mental health system), Social Recreation (i.e. bowling) Peer and Family Initiatives are available in different locations across the Parry Sound and Muskoka Districts. For more information call: Toll free 1-866-829-7050 ext. 4228 or (705) 384-5392 ext. 4228 Counselling Services Counselling Services provide assessment, individual counselling, treatment planning and group counselling for mental health and addictions. Services may also include psychiatric consultation. Community consultation/liaison can be made available to other organizations on issues related to addictions and mental illness. This service also provides community education to increase awareness of addictions and mental health issues. Concurrent Disorder Services are available for individuals experiencing a mental illness and an addiction issue. The Concurrent Disorders Service provides support for people experiencing both a mental illness with a co-occurring addiction-related issue. Counselling is primarily delivered within a group format including psycho-education, treatment and facilitated self-help groups. Individual Counselling including assessment, treatment planning and case management are delivered on a case-by-case basis. Gambling Services are available for people who are concerned about their own or someone else’s gambling. An assessment will be completed to ensure appropriate treatment interventions. Individual as well as group counselling is offered. Opioid Program counselling and support is available to anyone who is concerned about their use of opioids. This includes individuals who are prescribed Methadone or Suboxone. Individual counselling, referrals to other services and harm reduction supplies are available. Counselling is also available for women who are pregnant and using substances or parents who are using Crisis Intervention Service Crisis Intervention Service provides a 24/7 telephone support service. Any person interested in receiving service may call. This service also provides consultations to hospitals and other emergency services as well as providing crisis support in the community. 24/7 Crisis Number: District of Muskoka: 1-888-893-8333 District of Parry Sound: 1-800-461-5424 Diversion and Court Support Diversion and Court Support services are available to adults with mental health needs and/or developmental disabilities who are in contact with the legal justice system. This program helps divert people who have a mental illness or developmental disabilities from entering the justice system, and/or provide mental health support within the legal justice system. Services may include mental health assessment, court support and diversion plans when appropriate; psychiatric consultation and diagnosis, crisis response/emergency services, facilitate access to safe beds, referrals and links to social, education and employments supports; and, support for family members/support networks. Early Intervention Psychosis Program Early Intervention Psychosis Program provides early identification, intervention and treatment for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis to establish a system of support that will allow them to proceed with their life goals and maximize opportunities for personal development. It also provides service through community outreach and assertive attempts to engage individuals, and includes the provision of family support and education. Groups If you are interested in one of our group sessions, please see our online schedule for group dates and times. To register for a group or for further information please contact our Bracebridge and Parry Sound offices to have an intake completed. Women’s Empowerment Women’s Empowerment is a closed group for women with substance use and/or gambling issues that are looking for support in a safe and supportive environment. Some of the topics covered include: women in recovery, stages of change, self care/esteem, strengths and goals. Relapse Prevention Relapse Prevention is a group that is for those who have worked through the stages of change and are now wanting to maintain their abstinence from substance use and/or gambling with the support of others. Various issues related to relapse and maintaining abstinence are discussed each week. Concurrent Disorders (CD) CD is an open-ended group that supports individuals with co-occurring substance use/gambling and mental health issues, through a psycho-educational treatment focus. Topics related to addictions and mental health issues are covered each week. Group Counselling such as psycho-educational, treatment and facilitated self-help groups. Depression/Anxiety The group is intended to provide support for adults who struggle with symptoms of anxiety and / or depression. This is a pychoeducation group. Information is provided about these common mental health struggles, as well some skills are explored and practiced to help group members manage and improve their mood. The 8 sessions are built around the principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, a well recognized, psychotherapeutic intervention for both depression and anxiety. The two primary goals of the group are 1) psycho-education 2) peer support. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills This is a specialized skills-based group that is designed to help participants cope with distress and emotional regulation struggles. The program runs for 16 weeks. Following a DBT model, the program is divided into 4 modules: a) Core Mindfulness, b) Interpersonal Effectiveness, c) Emotional Regulation and d) Distress Tolerance. Education group runs for 3 sessions and covers issues on substance use, coping skills, stress management and creating decisional balances to make healthier choices, among other topics.