Canadian Mental Health Association, Cariboo Chilcotin Branch offers several different programs, including:
Free Counselling Services
Provides parent, adolescents and children with individual family and group support to improve the understanding of family functioning, communication skills, anger management techniques and conflict resolution skills.
Connect Program Connect is a 10 week program to help parents and caregivers of pre-teens and teens who are struggling to understand and respond to difficult behavior. Parents meet in small groups with two trained group leaders for one hour each week.
Each session provides parents with new information about parent-teen relationship and adolescent development. Parents watch role-plays and try exercises that open new choices for responding to their teen’s difficult behavior. Parents receive handouts following each session with key points to remember.
We understand that each child and each parent is different and change is part of development. Rather than teach only one way of parenting, we help parents see choices that support healthy relationships while setting limits and helping their teen to move forward.
Crisis Line (250-398-8224)
The Crisis Line is available after office hours and 24/7 on weekends and holidays. Out of town calls can phone 1-800-704-4264. This program provides crisis/suicide intervention, supportive counselling, community information and referral information.
Short Term Counselling
Short Term Counselling provided to individuals, couples, or families experiencing difficulties in their lives.
Call Alert
Immediate response to emergencies for clients pre-registered in this system
Telephone Contact
Daily communication with the aged, handicapped and those who feel isolated.
Crisis Line Volunteer Training
This training program is offered twice a year for those interested in becoming a volunteer with the crisis line.
Community Education
CMHA Cariboo Chilcotin Branch can provide a variety of workshops to meet the specific needs of a group of individuals or the organization requesting them. E.g. self-esteem, suicide awareness, depression, grief & loss, dating relationships, etc.
New Parents Support Group
A support group open to new moms, held monthly at 51 4th Avenue or can be seen on an individual basis. Call 250-305-2529 or 250-398-8220 for more information. Children are welcome.
Bounce Back
Jubilee Care Division
Jubilee House
This seven bed residential care facility has cooperative living arrangements located within walking distance to recreational facilities and downtown. The daily rehabilitation program offers a warm, supportive and informal atmosphere, where teaching skills and balance of social and recreational activities are offered.
Consolidation Rehabilitation Program
Consolidation Rehabilitation Program
The Work Incentive Program-Provides clients with opportunities to volunteer in the community.
Clubhouse
Multipurpose space for meetings, activities and workshops.
The Drop-In Program
Provides an opportunity for family members and friends of any mental health client for social interaction
Craft-O-Rama Store
Store hours: Tues, Wed, Fri, and Sat from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursdays from 12:30 – 5 p.m. Store features products made at the Clubhouse and serves as a fundraising source for social and recreational activities for the clients.
Supported Opportunities Program Offers supported employment for persons that have a mental illness.
Employment Programs and Social Programs
ACHIEVE
Funded by the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance, provides employment counselling and support for individuals with permanent mental and/or physical disabilities that create barriers to employment (including volunteering and self-employment). Services are provided in Quesnel, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and surrounding areas. Services include planning, training, sponsorship, employment services, placements and ongoing support.
Routes to Work
Funded by Human Resources Services Development Canada’s Opportunities Fund, provides one-to-one employment counselling. Providing services to Williams Lake, 100 Mile and surrounding area. This program commenced in July 2006 as a sub-contract with CMHA National Office. Services include and assessment of client skills and interests, workshops to develop emplyabilty skills, placements and job coaching to ensure success.
Homeless Outreach Program
Funded by the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance, provides support and advocacy to homeless individuals in Williams Lake and area. Outreach workers facilitate access to income assistance benefits, accommodations and other essential supports.
Community Navigator
Challenge Day
Cariboo Chilcotin Circle of Change
