Case Management

Individualized psycho-social supports with a Mental Health Case Manager, in a safe, confidential atmosphere. The individual is encouraged to establish personal goals and action plans which are tailored to meet their unique needs. Some aspects would include:

• Community Outreach
• Assessment/Referral
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention
• Life and Social Skills Development
• Stress Management
• Education / Coping Strategies
• Symptom and Medication Management
• Leisure Skills
• Linkage and advocating
• Coordinating services with other agencies, health care workers and with resources in the community. i.e. Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program

INTAKE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
CMHA has a centralized intake service. Through this service, an intake worker provides information. This service will make referrals to community agencies and be available to answer general questions about mental health and mental illness. The intake worker remains the contact for individuals on the waiting list. Monthly group meetings are provided to those on the waiting list who wish to receive peer support while waiting to receive Community Support.

VOLUNTARY FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MONITORING
This program is designed to establish a formal voluntary financial agreement with clients to assist in achieving their financial management goals.

SOCIAL RECREATION PROGRAM
Adults experiencing mental health difficulties may benefit from participating in the wide range of social, recreational and vocational opportunities offered through our “Friends In Motion” Social Recreation Program. Focus is on providing recreation leisure opportunities to improve social skills, quality of life and enjoyment.

Participation in the program activities assists members to develop and build their self-confidence, learn a variety of life skills, increase socialization activities, strengthen informal support contacts, foster peer support and belong to a supportive community setting.

Monthly calendars are published and available. Click here for our Social Recreation Calendar.

Family Services

EARLY PSYCHOSIS INTERVENTION (LYNX PROGRAM)
The program provides early intervention for people 14 to 45 experiencing a first episode of psychosis. This is a treatable brain disorder characterized by changes in thought, perception, emotion and behavior, often emerging during adolescence and young adulthood. With prompt attention and the involvement of family in the treatment process, most people can make a good recovery.

JOURNEYING TOGETHER
Families and caregivers of individuals with mental illness are on a journey to recovery. Journeying Together is not about professionals with all of the right answers; it is not about “fixing” problems. Instead, Journeying Together aims to come alongside families and caregivers for a period of time as they progress forward through recovery.

‘Journeying Together’ provides 3-5 sessions of individual support to family members and caregivers of individuals experiencing mental health concerns.
Services offered include:

• Counselling/Support
• Referral to community resources
• Education
• Coping
• Self-Care
• Communication
• Problem Solving

‘Journeying Together’ also offers an 8-week Educational Support Group in a relaxed and non-judgemental atmosphere. A small gathering of family members and caregivers meet in an environment where they can learn together and share their experiences about their own journey to recovery.

Join Us For Discussion About:

• Understanding Stigma
• Overcoming Stress
• Navigating the Mental Health System
• Developing a Crisis Plan
• Community Resources