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Support group for family members or friends who have a loved one with a serious mental illness

• group is peer-lead by volunteer facilitators

COVID-19 (September 7, 2021): CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this time. Service delivery may be in person, by phone or the following virtual ways:

PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing

OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network

ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platform

For more information about these virtual platforms contact your local CMHA branch using the drop down list

Mental health support service agency

• provides community-based services to support adults with a mental illness through a peer resource centre

Services:

• workshops and training seminars
• collective kitchen
• recreational activities
• opportunities for socialization
• volunteering opportunities

COVID-19 (September 7, 2021): CMHA branches are open but many are offering alternative service delivery at this time. Service delivery may be in person, by phone or the following virtual ways:

PCVC - Personal computer video conferencing

OTN - Ontario Telemedicine Network

ZOOM - Video/web conferencing platform

For more information about these virtual platforms contact your local CMHA branch using the drop down list

Intensive Case Management programs

• this service sees clients in their homes and in the community

Support adults with a serious mental illness and/or concurrent disorders including:

• court diversion/support
• family support services
• supportive employment
• supportive housing

Peer Resource Centres

• provide day programming for adults with a serious mental illness and/or concurrent disorders as well as those socially isolated

Mental Health Promotion

• provides workshops on a variety of mental health topics

Psychiatric assessment, treatment and rehabilitation centre for adults and youth with serious and complex mental illnesses

• priority is to provide highly specialized assessment, intensive and longer-term treatment, rehabilitation, crisis, outreach and consultative services
• these are offered on an inpatient, day-patient, outpatient and community basis

Services are provided through the following programs:

• substance use and concurrent disorders
• forensic program
• family court clinic
• outpatient referrals
• geriatric psychiatry program
• youth program
• mood disorders program
• anxiety disorders program
• schizophrenia program
• sleep lab
• Ottawa Operational Stress Injury Clinic
• patient representative
  tertiary specialized mental health assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for adults and adolescents in an inpatient, outpatient and community-based setting

Private residence

• capacity of 20

COVID-19 (28 April 2020) Cornwall offices are closed until further notice. Alexandria satellite office will serve strictly as a meeting place for clients who are experiencing exceptional circumstances. For virtual programs and services with Équipe psycho-sociale, submit the Referral Form or leave a message with Kassandra Boucher at 613-938-7112 extension 226. For any other questions, send an email to eps@eps-sdg.ca or leave a voice message at 613-938-7112 after pressing «0» or at 613-525-3952.

This information is regularly updated on their website.

Mental health programs and services:

• evidence-based clinical programs and services
• short and long-term therapy
• tele-mental health (OTN)
• psychological and psychiatric assessments and consultation services
• day treatment and intensive home-based services
• awareness, prevention and educational mental health services
• therapeutic and educational groups for anxiety, children of divorce/separation, yoga and mindfulness, SNAP
• addictions and concurrent disorder counselling
• mental health promotion
• parenting support program and family coaching
• women's coffee meetup

Educational and intervention groups for parents

• Triple P
• positive discipline
• impact of separation/divorce
• SNAP
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Mothers in Mind:

• group for mothers who are trauma survivors want to create and foster attachment bonds with their children under the age of 4

Satellite office located at 110 Main St, Alexandria, ON, K0C 1A0

Early intervention and treatment for psychosis with goals of remission of symptoms and community re-integration

• improving well-being through the use of medications and other interventions
• psychotherapy, education, individual and family support
• community agencies are partners in care assisting with, for ex., vocation and support groups

Provides intensive services to the severely mentally ill people

• comprehensive assessment (psychosocial, psychiatric) and treatment planning
• psychiatric consultation
• individual and group therapy
• multidisciplinary staffing
• case management chronic clinics (outreach services and medication monitoring clinics) for the hard-to-serve psychiatric population

Group home

• capacity of 13 beds

Day treatment program for children whose emotional difficulties are causing them problems at home, school and in the community

Community-based mental health treatment program

• services for outpatients who have a serious mental illness and require ongoing intensive treatment, support, and rehabilitation services
• multidisciplinary team including nursing, recreation, vocational and social work
• emphasis on recovery and psycho-social rehabilitation

Ministry of Transportation approved driver and rehabilitation assessment centre

• evaluates cognitive abilities required for fitness to drive
• Vision-Waiver Medical Driving Assessment
• road test evaluations
• written and road test preparation
• winter defensive driving course
• senior specialists
• refresher driving lessons
• high-risk driver certification

Primary Care Medical clinic

• provides comprehensive team based health care services
• primary care is offered through Nurse Practitioners in collaboration with an inter-disciplinary health care team of registered nurses, community mental health workers, dietitians, physiotherapists, chiroprators, and a collaborating physician
• detailed health assessment to make a diagnosis
• treatment plans and medication recommendations/prescriptions
• blood work collected on site
• immunizations
• chronic disease management, support and prevention counselling
• well baby and well-mom visits
• referrals to medical specialists
• nutritional counselling
• mental health services and supports
• spirometry services
• smoke cessation supports and counselling
• specialized hypertension services
• Intensive care coordination and support with system navigation is also offered

Partnerships include:

• CardioPREVENT program in partnership with the Ottawa University Heart Institute
• Low Back Pain Chiropractic services as part of the Provincial Low Back Pain Program
• Complex diabetes clinic in partnership with the Cornwall Community Hospital
• Access to psychiatric services and consultation in conjunction with the Royal Ottawa Hospital

Community kitchen

• drop-in lunch and fellowship
• wellness groups (grief, anger management, depression/anxiety)
• free counselling services
• free clothing distribution for community

Long-term living facility

• 10 private beds
• monthly in-residence visit from a physician
• 24-hour supervision
• medication management
• personal care assistance
• nutritious meals and snacks
• indoor and outdoor activities
• socialization

Care home for people who require assisted living

Residence supporting autonomous and vulnerable individuals with mental health problems

• 24 hour supervision
• capacity of 22 residents
• meals
• medications
• medical appointments
• activities
• snacks

Primary health care, mental health care and community capacity building health promotion

• aims to improve health among its members and favours autonomy and responsibility of individuals
• primarily for the Francophone community

Community Health Program:

• improves health among members in the community

Mental Health Program:

• supports services, evaluation, orientation, and individual, family and group therapy
• offers help in difficult times and with family problems

Physical Health Program:

• consultation with medical, nursing and nutritional staff
• complete medical examinations with follow-up appointments
• doctor's evaluation

Primary health care, mental health care and community capacity building health promotion

• aims to improve health among its members and favours autonomy and responsibility of individuals
• primarily for the Francophone community

Community Health Program:

• improves health among members in the community

Mental Health Program:

• supports services, evaluation, orientation, and individual, family and group therapy
• offers help in difficult times and with family problems

Physical Health Program:

• consultation with medical, nursing and nutritional staff
• complete medical examinations with follow-up appointments
• doctor's evaluation, laboratory services

Residential Care Occupancy

• 22 beds, 16 washrooms
• caters mostly to people with mental health issues

Mental health services, including:

• evaluation
• counselling
• one-on-one, family or group interventions
• specialized intervention for children who are victims of sexual aggression
• school-based interventions in many of the area's schools
• specialized training to respond to different needs of children and their families
• involvement in volunteer work

Early psychosis intervention

• assessment and treatment
• services can be offered in the individual's home, community or at the Centre
• duration of treatment can be up to three years

Mental health services

• works with clients and their families to improve overall health and quality of daily living
• personalized services
• treatments vary in length
• consultations and psychiatric follow-ups
• individual and group psychotherapy
• education
• nursing follow-ups

Mental health treatment program for adult victims of sexual assault

• depression
• stress
• anxiety
• grief
• substance abuse
• schizophrenia
• crisis situation
• relationship problems
• dementia
• problem gambling
• trauma
• sexual assault
• domestic violence

Support groups

Beating the Blues:

• group for individuals with symptoms of depression or anxiety, or individuals who are feeling stressed
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based program consists of eight online sessions lasting approximately an hour
• teaches strategies to help cope better in the short term, and skills to face the future
• held in a group setting in the conference room
• each client will be provided with a laptop and their own earphones
• a therapist will be present to guide clients through the program, answer questions, and offer assistance as needed
• capacity of 7

Stepping Forward:

• group for individuals suffering from major depression and who want to enter therapy to better understand and manage their symptoms
• cognitive-behavioral approach
• psychoeducation and psychotherapy
• capacity of 6-10 people
• 16 week group that can be completed in blocks of four weeks
• semi-open group accepting new clients every four weeks

Social Anxiety Group:

• group for individuals experiencing social anxiety symptoms
• psychoeducation on social anxiety and its cognitive distortions
• lifestyle education

Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR):

• mindfulness group to help clients learn to manage their stress to better adapt to daily life in a balanced and healthy way
• evaluation period followed by 9 weeks of 2.5 hour long group sessions, as well as a full day session between the 6th and 7th session
• participants are asked to practice meditation every day at home, guided by CDs
• capacity of 8-12 people
• see www.umassmed.edu/cfm for more information

Mindfulness-based Relapse Prevention (MBRP):

• program that integrates mindfulness meditation with relapse prevention
• cognitive-behavioural treatment to help prevent or manage relapse in individuals following addiction treatments

Yoga:

• helps individuals manage mental health symptoms (depression, anxiety) and reduce stress
• capacity of 6-10 people

Sessions include:

• open discussions on daily stress factors and how to manage them
• low-impact yoga
• relaxation
• breathing techniques
• meditation

Peer Support Groups:

• personal coaching
• various workshops customizable to the client's needs and interests
• Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

Art Therapy:

• individuals create art through various mediums
• unstructured approach focused on individual progress