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MENTAL HEALTH AND COUNSELLING SERVICES IN REVELSTOKE

CRISIS LINE 250-837-6601 Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) The Canadian Mental Health Association is a nation wide, volunteer organization that promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service. Contact Dawn Dunlop-Pugh, Executive Director at 250- 832-8477 ext. 201 or email dawn.dunloppugh@cmha.bc.ca Located at 433 Hudson Ave., or visit www.shuswap- revelstoke.cmha.bc.ca Mailing Address: Box 3275 Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4S1

FOR CHILDREN

Child and Youth Mental Health Clinical Services, Ministry of Children and Family Development Services provided for children with mental health disorders and support for their families. Contact Inamari Oppermann at 250-837-7612 or email Inamarie.Oppermann@gov.bc.ca. Community Connections, Clinical Services Experienced professionals offer individual, family and group counselling services to children and youth who may be experiencing a range of problems including anxiety, depression, stress, loss/grief, and violence including sexual, physical and emotional abuse. Clinical Services also delivers the Children Who Witness Abuse Program through the Ministry of Community Services. All services are free of charge. For more information contact Community Connections at 250-837-2920. School District #19 Counsellor & Elementary Behaviour Intervention Specialist Services and counselling support to children, their families and the systems around them. Contact Sean Borthwick at 250-805-2301 or email sborthwick@sd19.bc.ca School District #19 Psychologist Assessment services for students in School District #19. Contact Andrew Sykes at 250-837-2101 or email asykes@sd19.bc.ca

FOR ADULTS
Community Connections Clinical Services Experienced professionals offer individual, family and group counselling services to adults who may experiencing a range of problems including anxiety, stress, relationship conflict, loss/grief, and violence including sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Clinical Services also delivers the Stopping The Violence Program through the Ministry of Community Services. All services are free of charge. For more information contact Community Connections at 250-837-2920. Community Care Social Work Social Work services provide counselling regarding: abuse and neglect related to older, vulnerable adults; client and family adjustment to changes in health; financial concerns; locating resources, development of community resources to support clients; palliative care and bereavement. Contact Tuulikki Tennant, MSW at 250-837-2131 ext 204 or email tuulikki.tenant@interiorhealth.ca. Located downstairs at Queen Victoria Hospital, 1200 Newlands Rd. Corrie M. Baker, Registered Clinical Counsellor Located at Suite 201, 217 Mackenzie Ave. Call 250-814-4569 or email cmbcounselling@gmail.com or visit www.revelstokecounselling.com

 CMHA Bounce Back Program

An evidence-based program designed to help adults experiencing symptoms of mild to moderate depression, low mood, or stress, with or without anxiety.
http://www.cmha.bc.ca/how-we-can-help/adults/bounceback CMHA Strongest Families Program

An effective, accessible educational service for families of children with mild to moderate behaviour problems (ages 3 to 12). http://www.cmha.bc.ca/how-we-can-help/children-families/strongestfamilies
Grandparents raising grandchildren Support Line Staffed by two (part time) skilled workers with background and training in social work, advocacy, family law and government services pertaining to kinship caregiving. They can be reached by phone at 1-855-474-9777 (toll free anywhere in BC) or by email GRGline@parentsupportbc.ca The initial Support Line hours of operation will be 11:00am to 3:00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Inamarie Oppermann, Registered Psychologist Provides individual psychotherapy for adults with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD or any other mental health issue. Experienced couples and marriage counsellor. Located at #204, 111 2nd St. East (after hours and weekends). Contact Inamarie Opperman at 250-814-8451 or email inamarieo@gmail.com Interior Health Revelstoke Mental Health and Substance Use Services For further assistance contact 250-814-2241 or visit www.interiorhealth.ca or contact the professionals listed below. Located at Queen Victoria Hospital at 1200 Newlands Rd. Adult Mental Health Virginia Thompson Adult Mental Health (including elderly) Wayne Heinrichs Alcohol and Drug Counsellor Contact Bertha Stone at 250-814-2241 Psychiatry Dr. Robin Brooks-Hill. A doctors referral is necessary for an appointment with the Psychiatrist.

Revelstoke Awareness and Outreach Program (RAOP) RAOP offers friendship, support and empathy to people isolated by the effects of mental illness. Trained peer volunteers assist people to build self-confidence. For further information contact 250-837-6030.

ALCOHOL AND DRUG

Community Connections, Clinical Services Experienced professionals provide counselling services to individuals struggling with drug and alcohol abuse. All services are free of charge. For more information contact Community Connections at 250-837-2920. Interior Health Revelstoke Mental Health and Substance Use Services Alcohol and Drug Counselling Bertha Stone, contact 250-814-2241 or visit www.interiorhealth.ca Located at Queen Victoria Hospital 1200 Newlands Rd. Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meets at the Anglican Church (2nd Street across from Mt. View School) Monday through Saturday at 12 noon and 8 pm (except Wed eve). Alanon meets Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday nights at the United Church at 8 pm (Ladies meeting 7 pm at the Sandman) Narcotics Anonymous meets Sundays and Wednesdays at the Anglican Church at 7:30 pm. Help line 1-877-782- 7409 or visit www.narconon.ca

FOR PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN

Feeling Blue? Visit http://www.bestchance.gov.bc.ca/feeling-blue/ for more information Postpartum Depression affects your mind, body, thinking, emotions, and behaviours. It can affect all aspects of your life, including how you feel about yourself attachment to your baby and your babys healthy development. How Do I know I Have It? Some Common signs of Postpartum Depression include:
Extreme fatigue or exhaustion Lack of interest in things that usually bring pleasure Uncontrollable crying Feeling upset or angry over things that usually wouldn't bother you Depressed feelings or extreme mood swings Change in appetite and sleep Feeling unfit or unable to care for your baby Lack of interest or resentment toward your baby Withdrawing from family, friends and social interactions Strong feelings of guilt, failure, worthlessness Sleep problems from worry, fear, or nervousness Panic attacks or excessive worrying Unwanted or scary thoughts

In Revelstoke, call Revelstoke Mental Health at 250-814-2241, Public Health at 250-814-2244, your health care provider (doctor or midwife) or 811 Pacific Post Partum Support Society A nonprofit society dedicated to supporting the needs of postpartum mothers and their families. They also publish Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: A SelfHelp Guide for Mothers. Website: http://www.postpartum.org/ Toll Free Phone: 1-8552557999 BC Reproductive Mental Health Program Visit www.bcmhas.ca This site has a range of information on womens mental health during pregnancy and the postpartum period. You will find fact sheets, worksheets and resources. Fact sheet: http://www.bcmhas.ca/NR/rdonlyres/43B5D558-E9CB- 4ADA97E4604E2BBCE131/52703/RMHBabyBluesPPDFactSheet.pdf Kids have stress too! Adults arent the only ones who feel stressed. Children do too. Some stress is normal. Too much stress is not good for children - or adults! If you have questions about your childs stress, behavior or emotions, please call Child Youth Mental Health. You do not need a referral from a doctor, you can simply call and ask for assistance including: Information, Resources & Support. In Revelstoke call Child & Youth Mental Health: 250-837-7612 or email: Inamarie.Oppermann@gov.bc.ca Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre: 1-800-665-1822 Online at www.keltymentalhealth.ca A resource for children, youth and families located at BC Childrens Hospital site. The Centre provides: Information and resources; assistance from a parent peer support worker from the F.O.R.C.E. Society for Kids Mental Health; tips for self-help and prevention. Kelty Healthy Living Toolkit: http://keltymentalhealth.ca/sites/default/files/Kelty_FamilyToolkit_final-Web.pdf Mental Health Information Line: Offers information and advice 24 hours a day. Phone: 310-6789 (no area code needed) - this is a provincial line. This line provides empowering emotional support, information on appropriate referral options and a wide range of support relating to mental health concerns. Here to Help: - a project to help individuals and families better manage mental health. Website: www.heretohelp.bc.ca
PRENATAL & RELATED CLASSES

For more information on Okanagan College courses and services please call 250-837-4235 or visit www.okanagan.bc.ca Located at 1401 1st Street West

Prenatal Complete Series Consists of eight classroom hours plus a hospital tour. Topics covered include labour and delivery, interventions and complications, postpartum for mother and baby, breastfeeding and newborn care. Financial assistance is available if needed please inquire with receptionist. 8HRS $79+HST Emergency Childcare First Aid and CPR Level B: An overview of First Aid and CPR techniques taught in an interactive environment for individuals who care for infants or children in the workplace or at home. It covers skills needed to recognize, prevent, and respond to cardiovascular emergencies for adults, children, and babies, as well as other topics including choking, airway and breathing emergencies, and prevention of disease transmission. 8HRS $92.85 +HST

A FEW NOTES FOR YOUTH

VIOLENCE IN RELATIONSHIPS Drink spiking does happen in Revelstoke, and often it happens at the bar when a drink is left unattended. The three most commonly used drugs for date rape are alcohol, GHB, and Rohypnol (or roofies). However, studies have shown that alcohol still remains the drug most frequently implicated in substance-assisted sexual assault. Here are a few common sense rules you should practice at the bar: - Do not leave your drink unattended. - Do not accept a drink that you havent seen poured. - Always use the Buddy System. Watching out for your friends, and having them watch out for you will help you get home safely. THE VICTIM IS NEVER TO BLAME IN SITUATIONS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT. EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION Know your limit, and stay within it. It sounds clich, but its true. Being out of control can result in feeling regret for drunken behaviour, various forms of injury/abuse, and not to mention feeling like you got hit by a train the next morning. BC law makes driving after having only one drink (.05) grounds for them to take your license. For drivers found to have a blood-alcohol level of between 0.05 and 0.08, the so-called warning range, there will be an immediate three-day driving ban, possible vehicle impoundment and fines or related fees of up to $600. Those caught in this warning range multiple times will face a driving ban of up to 30 days and fines or fees of up to $800. Drinking in public and being drunk and unruly can get you arrested and possibly a night stay in the drunk tank. HUGS NOT DRUGS! Contrary to popular belief, pot is illegal. If you get caught using or carrying you will be charged with drug possession and end up in court. Many other social drugs are available as well, all of which are illegal. Limit the risk, and stick to the natural high that the mountains provide. For more information see: www.heretohelp.bc.ca In Revelstoke, talk to Laura Kanik at Community Connections (250-837-2920 ext 29) or Inamarie Opperman at MCFD (250-837-7612) ONLINE RESOURCES Kids Help Line (info for Teens) www.kidshelpphone.ca/Teens/Home.aspx www.youthspace.ca www.mindcheck.ca Your Life Counts! www.yourlifecounts.org SafeKidsBC - Just for Teens www.safekidsbc.ca/teens.htm Youth in BC www.youthinbc.com INSYNC (Self Injury/Self Harm) http://www.insync-group.ca/youth.php www.thesite.org Centre for Suicide Prevention http://ww3.suicideinfo.ca/ForYouth/tabid/639/Default.aspx Canada Mental Health Association www.cmha.ca/mental-health/your-mental-health/youth Blue Wave Bursary http://www.ok2bblue.com/our-programs/