Offers support to individuals impacted by mental illness who require help in resolving issues or concerns they may have in dealing with areas of their daily lives such as: income assistance applications and appeals, government and agency forms and requirements, tenancy issues, making appointments, finding information, financial matters such as bill payments or outstanding debt, or connecting to services. This is by no means an exhaustive list, as we attempt to assist individuals with all their needs as best we can, either directly or through referral.
This is an open referral service, with anyone welcome to make appointments and inquires to 250-564-8644 ext. 205 or email Ed Lui.
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Keeping In Touch
This is a telephone service offered by Peer Workers. The calls are social calls only and confidential. The calls are made from the CMHA office in a private room.
This program is designed for people who tend to isolate themselves, feel stigmatized, feels like no one understands what they are going through and just need someone to talk to who is living with a mental illness and can empathize to what they are going through.
For more information on this program and/or to apply to be a call recipient please download the Keeping In touch information & application*.(PDF 948KB) *Requires Adobe Reader.
All Peer Support staff/volunteers will have lived experience with Mental Illness & are travelling the path to Mental Wellness. Opportunities available within the Peer Support Program are:
Peer Support Volunteer
- Meet one on one with peers
- Establish rapport and relationships
- Help Individuals discover and access other resources in the community
- Meets patients in hospital on 3NE
- Assists with transitional supports as persons are discharged
- Assists in connection with resources in hospital and community
Keeping in Touch Volunteer
- Provide empathic understanding to those who may need to hear a friendly voice
- Establish rapport and relationships
- Assist person in keeping a community connection
If you wish to volunteer or access services please phone 250-564-8644 ext. 205 or email Ed.
