Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, in partnership with clients, families and the community, provides best practice services through education, advocacy, therapeutic supports and assistance with social determinants, to improve mental health recovery and quality of life.
We operate on a strong foundation supported by three pillars, which support our belief that mental health for all is possible. Our pillars are: * Knowledge: Through education and open dialogue we can help to provide our community with a greater understanding of mental illness, and to eliminate stigma. * Hope: Through our services we are able to foster hope that we are a community where everyone who needs help, gets help. * Belonging: Through our programs we are able to promote belonging to a community which is an important part of recovery.
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Services Offered
Intake & Brief Services Intake is the first point of contact for individuals requesting mental health case management or brief mental health support. The process is client-centred and recovery-focused. This support is generally available for 1-3 months. During that time individuals can work on short-term goals including referrals to other agencies, basic coping skills, and symptom management.
LYNX - Early Psychosis Intervention CMHA is one of five partner agencies in a four county rapid response treatment and education service for young people in the early stages of psychosis, and their families. Lynx supports youth between the ages of 14-35 who live in the City of Kawartha Lakes, Peterborough, Haliburton and Northumberland counties.
Journeying Together The Journeying Together program educates and supports families, friends and caregivers along the journey to support their loved ones. * One-to-One Support - The Family Education Support Worker is able to meet directly with families to provide support that is unique to each family's need.Services Offered: > Emotional support > Referral to community resources > Education about mental health concerns and the mental health system > Skill development for improved coping, communication and problem solving
* Educational Group - This program offers an 8-week educational program in a relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere.
Topics include: > Understanding mental illness, grief and stigma > Stress, self-care and coping strategies > Navigating the mental health system > Communication and problem solving > Local community resources
Gender Journeys Gender Journeys, offered through the Canadian Mental Health Association, Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, provides programming, education, and support services for transgender, 2-spirit, gender diverse and individuals who are questioning their gender identity. Services are also offered for families, partners and loved ones. * Gender Journeys Core Group - Gender Journeys is a free 10-week group exploring gender identity and gender roles. We provide up-to-date information about a variety of topics and the experience of transitioning. The group also fosters community support and connection.
* Youth Gender Journeys Group - Youth Gender Journeys is a group specifically for youth exploring their gender identity and expression. This group provides reliable, up to date information about the process of transitioning. Some of the topics include exploring your sense of self, self-acceptance, celebrating your true self, coming out to family and friends, dealing with discrimination, self-esteem and meeting others like you.
* Beyond Gender Journeys Group - Beyond Gender Journeys an 8-week group for people identifying as trans or gender diverse who have already gone through a Gender Journeys group or similar process. The group is structured and topics will vary according to the needs of the participants.
* Family Support Group - Are you a parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle or caregiver of a transgender or gender diverse person? Feeling isolated, or want to lend support? Our program can provide knowledge, support, and meaningful community connections.
* Partner Support Group - Are you the significant other, spouse or partner of a transgender or gender diverse person? Support is offered to you in a group with others who may share common experiences.
Groups Groups offered through C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R. include but are not limited to: * Anxiety and Depression coping skills * Wellness Recovery Action Planning (W.R.A.P.) * Skills-Building group for Transitional Age Youth * Self -Esteem and Assertiveness * Concurrent Disorders * Wellness - a holistic approach to your mental health
REACH - Recovery Empowerment Advocacy Community Hope (Available in Kawartha Lakes Only) The REACH For Recovery Centre is a community-based day program supporting individuals living with mental health concerns or other significant challenges. This program assists the person in gaining skills necessary to be participating members of their home and community.
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This is a registered charity
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.