Program: Institute for Advancements in Mental Health - Northern Ontario - Northern Ontario
Organization: Institute for Advancements in Mental Health - Northern Ontario
Phone Numbers: 416-449-6830
Toll-Free: 1-800-449-6367
Email: support@iamentalhealth.ca
Website: www.iamentalhealth.ca
Address:
Northern Ontario, ON
Location: No physical address
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Description:
  • Operates a helpline to provide support and information to families, caregivers, and individuals living with chronic mental illness
  • Provides mental health counsellors who offer one-on-one counselling, system navigation, information, and education
  • Supports individuals who were previously using the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario's Ask the Expert (ATE) support line that assisted indivduals living with schizphrenia and psychosis
  • Strengthening Families Together
    • Offers an online, four-session education program for family members and friends of individuals living with mental illness
    • Provides families and caregivers with the tools they need to address any issues that arise while supporting their relative with schizophrenia
    Discussion topics include:
    • Challenges facing families
    • Handling stress and anxiety
    • Communication
    • Coping with daily living
    • Crisis planning



    Fees: Program - Strengthening Families Together
    Application: Call the Helpline for information or to speak with a mental health counsellor
    Eligibility / Target Population: Individuals living with mental health issues, family members, friends, and caregivers
    Languages: English
    Area Served: City of Thunder Bay
    See Also: Schizophrenia
    Last Updated: 12/19/2024
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=140630

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