October-November December 2018 Peers Perspective Newsletter Vol.4 Public Education Library and pamphlets available for all at the Canadian Mental Health Association, 1152 3 rd Avenue, Prince George. Peer Support – 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, 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 Community Education & Workshops – Providing workshops on mental illness and informational material. 250-564-8644 Ext. 209 Life Skills Support Program – Designed to help those with mental illness develop and learn skills for independent living. 250-564-8644 Ext. 212 Housing Resource Program – To assist in accessing affordable housing. 250-564-8644 Ext. 204 Bounce Back Self Help – For people living with mild to moderate depression with or without anxiety. 250-564- 8644 Ext. 211 Questions & Feedback? Do You Have a Story? We would like to hear it! We strongly believe sharing real success stories from individuals (you can remain anonymous) can help spark needed conversations about mental wellness. Contact Ed Lui at Canadian Mental Health Association Telephone: 250-564-8644 Ext 205 Email: [email protected]Break the stigma, peers helping peers Here is my article. What do you think? Hello, my name is Angie. I am a mother, an entrepreneur, and a volunteer. I became a mother at 39, late in life because I thought I didn’t want children. I thought that because I was terrified of genetically passing down Mental Disorders. I decided I wouldn’t let fear get in the way of creating a family! I don’t personally suffer from psychiatric disorders however my father who died by suicide did. Also, my brother deals with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia every day. Over the years I have watched the suffering it has caused him. There is nothing easy about it, but he does live a rich and full life and has not been hospitalized for over 5 years now! I think my brother found balance by really focusing on his well-being every day, and it is hard work! He does hear voices, but now he knows his dark voice tries to control him and feed him negativity. He has learned how to cope with it. He doesn’t miss his medications, he doesn’t drink or do drugs. He supplements vitamins and minerals, he meditates, does physical activities. He works and volunteers. He takes time to do the things he loves like fishing, going on long walks
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October-November December 2018
Peers Perspective Newsletter
Vol.4 Public Education
Library and pamphlets available for all at the Canadian
Mental Health Association, 1152 3rd Avenue, Prince George.
Peer Support – 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, 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
Community Education & Workshops – Providing workshops
on mental illness and informational material. 250-564-8644
Ext. 209
Life Skills Support Program – Designed to help those with
mental illness develop and learn skills for independent
living. 250-564-8644 Ext. 212
Housing Resource Program – To assist in accessing
affordable housing. 250-564-8644 Ext. 204
Bounce Back Self Help – For people living with mild to
moderate depression with or without anxiety. 250-564-
8644 Ext. 211
Questions & Feedback?
Do You Have a Story? We would like to hear it! We strongly believe sharing real success stories from individuals (you can remain anonymous) can help spark needed conversations about mental wellness. Contact Ed Lui at Canadian Mental Health Association Telephone: 250-564-8644 Ext 205 Email: [email protected]
Break the stigma, peers helping peers
Here is my article. What do you think?
Hello, my name is Angie. I am a mother, an
entrepreneur, and a volunteer. I became a mother at 39, late
in life because I thought I didn’t want children. I thought that
because I was terrified of genetically passing down Mental
Disorders. I decided I wouldn’t let fear get in the way of
creating a family! I don’t personally suffer from psychiatric
disorders however my father who died by suicide did. Also, my
brother deals with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia every
day. Over the years I have watched the suffering it has caused
him. There is nothing easy about it, but he does live a rich and
full life and has not been hospitalized for over 5 years now!
I think my brother found balance by really focusing on
his well-being every day, and it is hard work! He does hear
voices, but now he knows his dark voice tries to control him
and feed him negativity. He has learned how to cope with
it. He doesn’t miss his medications, he doesn’t drink or do
drugs. He supplements vitamins and minerals, he meditates,
does physical activities. He works and volunteers. He takes
time to do the things he loves like fishing, going on long walks