MENTAL HEALTH NEWS
Let’s Dialogue.
People with lived experience of mental illness, staff, family members and other supporters are invited to listen, learn, discuss and share. Healthy Relationships & Sexuality Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 12:15 - 2:00 More info...
Mindful Parenting Group
8 Wednesdays 12:30 – 2:30 pm Beginning October 13, 2010 Location: Mackenzie Elementary School (Strong Start Centre) 960 East 39th Avenue Facilitator: Margot Sangster Cross-Cultural Mental Health Program Free – Snacks Provided Bus fare available for those with limited income For information, call Margot at 604 709-6501 Ext. 3
Frames of Mind
A monthly mental health film series. Life With Murder. More info
Life In Motion
Tardive Dyskinesia Support Group. Next Meeting September 8, 2010 1pm to 2:30pm at Vancouver Costal Health Office located at 200 520 West 6 Ave. More info...
Recovery Dialogue Schedule
How does recovery hit the ground. Schedule of Upcoming Sessions for 2010/2011. More info...
Stand Up For Mental Health is part of the Global Vancouver Comedy Festival
Show is on Friday September 17 at 7:30 pm at the Yale Hotel in Vancouver, 1300 Granville St. Tickets are $20 for the general public, $10 for consumers and can be obtained by emailing tickets@standupformentalhealth.com or calling: 604 707-0483. The show features our SMH Alumni comics plus the legendary Mike MacDonald. More info...
CIF Job Posting Updated
Project Manager for the Crisis Fund. Application Deadline: September 13, 2010. More info...
Health Lecture Series for September.
More info...
Changeways for Men or Women who Speak Farsi
Starting October 18th, 2010 through December 6th, 2010. Mondays 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Location: 3rd Floor, 2450 Ontario Street - Vancouver. More info...
Changeways Group
Are you an Immigrant Man or Woman? Are you dealing with a difficult life situation? Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Would you like to create positive changes in your life? Mondays 1:30 – 3:30 PM 12 sessions Beginning September 20th, 2010 Location: 3rd Floor, 2450 Ontario St. – Vancouver Facilitators: Cross-Cultural Mental Health Program FREE – Snacks Provided - Bus Fare available to those with limited income To Register: Call Norma Sanchez or Margot Sangster (between August 13th – September 2nd) at 604 709 6501
Registered Disability Savings Plan Resource
An excellent resource on the RDSP which has a guide, tip sheets, a link to one-to-one personal assistance and videos. http://www.bccpd.bc.ca/rdsp.htm
Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Open to anyone who has experience living with mental illness. WHERE: South Team, 220-1200 73rd Ave. W. WHEN: Fridays, Sept. 10-Oct. 15, 1-4pm. More info...
Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Open to anyone who has experience living with mental illness. WHERE: Kitsilano-Fairview Team
400-1212 W. Broadway WHEN: Thurs, Oct. 14-Nov. 25, 1:30-4:30pm. More info...
Wellness Recovery Action Plan
Open to women who have experience living with mental illness. WHERE: Strathcona Team, 330 Heatley Ave. WHEN: Monday, Oct. 25-Dec. 20, 1:30-3:30. More info...
Mindful Living Practice Classes
For people who have previous mindfulness training, and have taken courses such as: Mindful Living and DBT. More info...
Consumer Volunteer Position September 7, 2010
Looking for two persons with experience receiving mental health services to sit on the Vancouver Mental Health Services, Rehabilitation, Consumer & Family Services Committee. Using a “better practice” perspective, this committee plans, reviews and evaluates Rehabilitation and Recovery services in VCMHS. More info...
Spirituality and Mental Health Service Project
Over this past year Vancouver Community Mental Health Services have focused on ways to assist professionals, consumers of services and family members to engage in spiritual dialogue. Consumers have brought to our attention that spirituality can be an important resource for wellness and recovery. Interested individuals can attend one of the following groups, either:
Tuesday, Oct 5th, 2010 5-6:30pm or Thursday, Oct 14th, 2010 5-6:30pm More info...
Bill C-304 at critical stage - you can make a difference
Bill C-304 - draft legislation to create a new national housing plan for Canada – has been postponed from its scheduled start on Wednesday, May 5th. The bill has already passed first and second reading in the Commons, and has been amended at committee. The start of the third (and final) reading debate is now expected in June. The start of third (and final) reading debate is now expected in June. Advocates pressing for the bill say that the delay in third reading debate gives an opportunity for supporters to contact their Members of Parliament and urge passage of the long-overdue and much-needed national housing strategy. Sample letter to MP
MHCC Housing and Related Support Services Project
The Mental Health Commission of Canada is conducting surveys about housing and supports. Here is the link to the questionnaires. Please circulate to other contacts. http://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/Pages/invitationonlinequestionnaires.aspx
Posting for Research Study
A market research study regarding the treatment of mental health issues. More info...
Volunteers In Partnership Program
Are you interested in volunteering in the mental health field? Gaining practical experience for Peer Support Work? More info...
Vancouver Support group for Kids with Parents with mental health issues
Its a psycho educational group for 8-12 year olds who have a parent with a mental illness. For more info contact FACES & Community Link Program FACES: 604 675-3896 ext 20674 Community Link Program: 604 435 5677 ext 7 rebecca.swift@vch.ca
Peer Support Worker Contract
One contract with Hamber House (233 15th Avenue West; Vancouver, BC; V5Y 1Y1):
about 20 hours per month, 6 month contract. Closing date November 12, 2010. More info...
Arts, Crafts & Cultural Group
Do you have a Mental Health issue? Are you unable to have a stimulating Social, Recreational & Cultural "Happenings" in your Life? Would you like to make New Friends, and go New Places? Then this group is for you! If intrested: call the West Coast Mental Health Network Office at (604) 733-5570.
Clicklaw
A link to a useful legal website for British Columbians. It replaces LawLINK. More info...
Join our ESL Conversation Club
Clients should be at the Intermediate level, no beginners please. They can also just show up. The class is Friday mornings from 10:30am - 12 on the second floor of GW Team. Snacks and coffee are provided. More info...
Website with resources for clients who are immigrants or refugees:
http://www.HeretoHelp.bc.ca
Partners in Hope Recovery Society
Offering hope, support and healing to victims of harmful circumstances and dependancies as they reclaim the gift of their lives. More info...
New Resource Centre
The Kelty Resource Centre is a free, all-inclusive, virtual resource centre for BC children, youth and their families. We provide timely, relevant, evidence-based and client-friendly information on mental health and addictions topics and on programs and services in BC. We also provide resources for adults with eating disorders." (The centre is in the space formerly occupied by the eating disorders resource centre.) The Kelty Resource Centre can be accessed in the following ways: Phone: 604.875.2084 or 1-800-665-1822 Email: keltycentre@bcmhs.bc.ca or Web: www.bcmhas.ca/KeltyResourceCentre The Kelty Resource Centre can also be visited in person at: Mental Health Building (Please use Entrance 2) BC Children's Hospital Room P3-302 - 4500 Oak Street Hours of operation are currently: Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Why I Am a ‘Consumer’
A short story by Susan Katz
Youth Art Classes
Youth/Young Adult aged 16 to 25 years old who live within the greater Vancouver area. More info...
BC Housing
Number of new units and operators for the proposed social and supportive housing developments under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Province and the City of Vancouver. More info...
Myths and Facts of Nicotine Replacement Therapies
More info...
Recovery is the act of becoming truly compassionate towards consumers and their families
More info...
Bill of Rights
Client Bill of Rights and Family Bill of Rights
Memorandum
Privacy law in emergency or urgent situations. More info...
Consumer Opportunities E-mail Distribution List
An e-mail distribution list of interest to anyone who would like information about programs, events, workshops and work opportunities of interest to consumers. More info...
Computer Donations and Recycling Program Vancouver - ERA
Electronic Recycling Association, a non-profit organization in Vancouver dedicated to reducing electronic waste through the reuse and recycling of unwanted computers and related electronic equipment and the donation of refurbished computers to charities. Electronic Recycling Association Vancouver - Ph. (604) 215-4483 or vist website www.era.ca.
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