A full program which includes assertiveness training, stress management and self-esteem. A referral must be made by a family physician, a Mental Health Professional or a Community Agency. This program provides support for people with long term mental illness. Its primary objective is to help them live as independently as possible in the community. Support workers work one on one with individuals to hlep them set and achieve goals in areas such as budgeting and financial management, medication management, problem solving, and socialization.
Support is flexible to meet the changing needs of each consumer.
A referral is needed from the Quesnel Mental Health Centre for participation in the program. The Crisis Line provides this service during regular office hours, Monday through Friday. This service is provided with authorization from Mental Health and you are allowed a maximum of two visits with the Crisis Line Co-ordinator. Call Irene for more information. The centre facilitates a positive social environment for people with emotional problems or mental illness.