CBC News series
on serious mental illness
CBC News Vancouver is doing a special series on serious mental illness, continuing tonight and tomorrow night on the 6 p.m. news broadcast. An interview with NSSS president Herschel Hardin will be part of the series.
The first instalment of the series can be viewed here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2011/09/12/bc-psychsecurity.html.
If you miss tonight or tomorrow night’s broadcast please see our media page<http://www.northshoreschizophrenia.org/media.htm> for links, which we’ll update once they are posted on the CBC site.
Cheryl Olney
Executive Director
North Shore Schizophrenia Society
604-926-0856cheryl@northshoreschizophrenia.org
www.northshoreschizophrenia.org<http://www.twitter.com/NSSSoc><http://www.twitter.com/NSSSoc>
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CMHA-VB FACEBOOK PAGE
Find out what's going at the Vancouver/Burnaby branch of CMHA (Canadian Mental Health Association). Informative links, community events, pictures from recent activities. Go to ...
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Date of notice: June 9, 2011
The mindSite Regional Library Centre
At the Sunrise Building; 222 – 2750 East Hastings St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
This is a new library of mental health resources for families and consumers staffed by volunteers. An orientation for the volunteer role will be provided
An egroup page for
BC Peer Support Workers
to post a message go to
bcpsws@yahoogroups.com
to subscribe go to
bcpsws-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
John Massam
Peer Support Program Coordinator
1225 Seymour St.
Vancouver, BC V6B 3N6
604-762-7925
604-683-3787
Fx: 604-683-3750johnm@coastmentalhealth.com
www.coastmentalhealth.comhttp://www.coastmentalhealth.com
CHANGEWAYS GROUPS
in Cantonese & Mandarin
For men & women
Registration: contact Denise Kan
at 604-709-6501 ext 4
HEALTH MENTORS PROGRAM
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Do you have a chronic condition or disability?Share your experiences with students in the UBC Health Mentors program. Health Mentors are adult volunteers who meet with a team of 4 students several times over 16 months. Health Mentors are experts about their health and students are there to learn from them. Health Mentors share their experiences with the healthcare system and what it means to live with a chronic condition or disability.
The students on your team will be from one of these UBC programs: Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy.
For more information and to apply to be a Health Mentor visit www.chd.ubc.ca/dhcc/healthmentors<http://www.chd.ubc.ca/dhcc/healthmentors> or contact:
Cathy Kline
Health Mentors Program Coordinator
Email: cckline@mail.ubc.ca<mailto:cckline@mail.ubc.ca>
Phone: 604-822-8002
West Coast Mental Health Network:
Women's Group: Arts, Crafts & Cultural Group
If interested contact Paula: (604) 733-5570 or paulamines1@yahoo.ca.
Women's Group: Arts, Crafts & Cultural Group
If interested contact Paula: (604) 733-5570 or paulamines1@yahoo.ca.
SUPPORT GROUP
Vancouver Coastal Health Office
520 West 6th Ave
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Meeting Room B, Ground Floor
Project Manager: Susan Trapp
Contact susan.trapp@yahoo.ca
Tardive Dyskinesia is a disorder that causes involuntary movements (especially of the lower face). The abnormal movements include tongue thrusting, repetitive chewing, jaw swinging, or facial grimacing. If diagnosed early, the condition may be reversed by stopping the drug that caused the symptoms. In some cases, even if the antipsychotic drugs are stopped, the involuntary movements may become significantly worse or permanent. Tardive Dyskinesia is serious side effect of long-term use of drugs called neuroleptics. The most commonly used neuroleptics are older anti-psychotic drugs, including haloperidol, trifluoperazine, or fluphenazine
1pm to 2:30pm
At the Vancouver Coastal Health Office (address above)
RAINBOW DISCOVERY GROUP
(U CAN GO)
(Please Note: as of June, 2011 the group is on hiatus until September. The group will start up again September 14, 2011 at 6:30 pm. )
This is a social group welcoming members of the Developmentally Disabled community who
also identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bi or Trans and who are mental health team clients
who want to find out what lgbt2sq resources are available in their community.
who want to find out what lgbt2sq resources are available in their community.
The group meets the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month
At QMUNITY, 1170 Bute St, Vancouver, BC, Canada
For more information contact Anne-Marie at 604-684-5307 or email volunteers@qmunity.ca
Find out more about QMUNITY, HIM, VAMP (Vancouver addictions matrix program), PRISM drug & alcohol services, Aboriginal Wellness Program, Aboriginal Patient Navigator Program
At the West End Mental Health Team, 1555 Robson Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Each week we’ll meet for an orientation to an lgbt2sq community resource
For more information contact KIRSTY at 604-687-7994
DIY Dharma Group
This is a peer-led community of ‘freaks, geeks, queers, trans-folk, rebels, outcasts, stream-enterers and their friends”, who meditate together at various locations and times in (mainly East) Vancouver.
Some locations are more physically accessible than others, and formats vary – there are group sits, classes and related events. Participation is by generosity; no one turned away for lack of funds.
Check out the website for details and announcements on getting more mindful together!
http://diydharma.org
Peer Support Info
Twitter Account
To post any information you might have about mental health peer support and peer advocacy.
To register with twitter, click on the link below and follow the instructions:
Once you are registered and want to check out the info click on the link below:
There will be a peer support and advocacy Facebook page coming soon too so stay tuned!
WESTCOAST MENTAL
HEALTH NETWORK (WCMHN)
PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
An update from WestCoast Mental Health Network about some of the services they are offering. They have several Peer Support Groups. Check out the link below for more information.
http://www.wcmhn.org/support-groups-wcmhn.pdf
The groups they have are:
CULTURAL ARTS GROUP
attending different kinds of shows, nature walks, craft classes
MEN'S GROUP
watching movies, going for walks, community dinners
LATIN AMERICAN GROUP
cultural events, walks, Spanish food, learning about health & wellness
YOGA GROUP
increase strength, relieve stress, anxiety, depression, physical pain. no experience needed. poses can be adapted
EXPRESSIVE ARTS GROUP
various art & craft activities to develop creativity. materials & if desired, instruction provided. no experience necessary
BOOK & FILM CLUB
stimulating discussions about books & movies. snack afterwards
CONVERSATION CLUB
discussing such topics as relationships, philosophy, politics, current events, religion, sports, fishing, bicycling, the mental health system, medication, holistic alternatives, human rights
CO-ED VOLLEYBALL/BADMINTON GROUP
no experience necessary
SHAKTI GROUP
women with a South Asian background. go to cultural events, walks, have snacks, learn about health & wellness
WOMEN'S GROUP
attend cultural events, movies, theatrical performances. participate in activities such as getting facials and manicures
