Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.
Mental health problems are common but help is available. People with mental health problems can get better and many recover completely.
If there is Mental Health Emergency Call HERE 24 SEVEN (1844-437-3247)
Individual Consultations
One-on-One Consultations provided by the mental health counsellors are aimed at mild to moderate mental health issues including:
- Comprehensive individual mental health assessment;
- Mental Health treatment and follow-up as determined in consultation with you and your primary care practitioner;
- Liaison with the broader mental health system to ensure continuity of care for patients requiring more intensive intervention;
- Onsite assessment and consultation by a psychiatrist as requested by the physician and mental health counsellor
Please Note:
- A referral from your physician or health care provider is required.
Better Sleep (Via OTN)
Date: February 18, 2020
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Learn the most effective cognitive / behavioural strategies that decrease insomnia . . .
- Self-regulation strategies to help fall asleep, or back to sleep, more easily
- The sleep behaviours most highly recommended by sleep researchers
- Lifestyle factors influencing sleep architecture
- Tips on sleep efficiency and energy management
- Myths and facts about sleep
- Techniques to clear the mind of unproductive self-talk, worry and mental chatter
- The common self-expectations about sleep
Please Note:
- No Referral Needed
- Participants must be 18 years or older to attend
- To learn more about Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN), Click Here
Dial it Down Anxiety Workshop (Via OTN)
Date: TBD
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Listen to your body’s anxiety signals and respond using powerful strategies to calm down the uncomfortable sensations.
A variety of long and short self-calming techniques are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety. All techniques in this program have originated from research into strategies which decrease anxiety. They have been well studied and the most up-to-date information will be presented.
These techniques are especially helpful in the self-regulation of uncomfortable sensations like :
- Muscle tension and tightness in the chest & shoulders
- Feeling like it’s hard to breathe, or not getting enough air
- Palpitations & skipped beats of the heart
- Racing mind & anxious thoughts
- Feeling panicky
Please Note:
- Registration Required
- To learn more about Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN), Click Here
Caregiver Support Group
Date: First Wednesday, every month (September – June)
Time: 10am – 12pm
Duration: 2 Hours
Registration: Please call, 519-843-3947 X 104 or 111 Are you supporting a loved one with cancer or other complex illness? Join the Caregiver Support Group offered the first Wednesday of each month
Please Note:
- Registration Required
