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Counselling / Mental Health - Shilo - Children & Youth

Counselling

Member Assistance Program

Toll Free: 1-800-268-7708
Web: http://www.forces.gc.ca/health-sante/ps/map-pam/default-eng.asp

The Member Assistance Program (MAP) is a voluntary and confidential service for Canadian Forces (CF) to help members (Regular Force, all Reserve Class Members, Cadets) and family members. MAP provides a short-term problem solving service for persons who have parenting or family concerns, interpersonal relations, personal and emotional, stress, anxiety, sexual assault and addiction concerns.

Based on the Description on the M.A.P. website.
 

Shilo MFRC Counselling services for children & youth 
Phone: (204) 765-3000 ext 3373
 
Our Family/Child and Youth Counsellor, offers crisis intervention and short term emotional support for young individuals, couples and families.

Children and youth are provided with a safe place to explore feelings, be validated, and be better equipped to manage themselves, their relationships, and daily tasks.  This is achieved with a differential way of responding, by promoting a flexible, culturally sensitive, and supportive intervention, focused directly on topics such as:                        

  • Deployment
  • Behavioural Difficulties
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Anger Management Problems
  • Feelings of Isolation,
  • Grief and Loss
  • Relationships
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Stress Management

These services include counselling in schools, in office or in your own community as well as individual, group and family counselling.

Services are not limited to children and youth, the same services are available to adult & family clients as well.

The Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM)

Phone: (204) 925-0600
Toll free 1 (800) 805-8885
Web: www.adam.mb.ca

ADAM is a non-profit charitable organization that supports people who are living with anxiety disorders and their families throughout the province through a variety of support programs and services. The program provides a toolkit of supportive resources and assistance in managing and reducing anxiety and coping with stressors through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Their website also provides a variety of information on anxiety disorders.

Manitoba Psychological Society

Web: www.mps.mb.ca

The Manitoba Psychological Society website has a comprehensive listing of psychologists by city and region, among other criteria. A Psychologist can assess and find solutions to problems and challenges that people face in their life. Are you dealing with parenting challenges, anxiety, depression, eating disorder, phobia, grief or loss, abuse or violence, a traumatic event or incident, an addiction or compulsive behaviour? A psychologist can help with these issues and many more. Go to the website above to find a psychologist in your area.

To access this list go to their website home page and click on the Referral Directory at the bottom of the list to launch a search. Type your area code or location you are seeking a psychologist for in the search box to ensure the best possible results. Please note: check with your extended health care plan or family doctor for what financial coverage will be provided.

Mental Health

Brandon Regional Health Authority - Mental Health

Phone: (204) 571-8300
Web: www.brandonrha.mb.ca/en/Mental_Health/
 
The Brandon Regional Health Centre provides a variety of Mental Health Services.  If you or a family member are experiencing depression, anxiety, addiction challenges, or other mental health issues go to the website for more information or phone the number above.

Child and Adolescent Treatment Centre (CATC)

Phone:  (204) 727-3445 or 1-866-403-5459
Web:  http://www.brandonrha.mb.ca/en/Mental_Health/CATC/index.html
 
The Brandon Regional Health Authority operates the Child and Adolescent Treatment Centre (CATC).  This centre provides Mental Health services to children, adolescents and their families. Services include: mental health assessments and treatment, crisis stabilization, individualized treatment plans, individual, group and family therapy, and mental health education/promotion.

Canadian Mental Health Association - Manitoba Division

Phone: (204) 727-5425
Web: http://www.manitoba.cmha.ca/
 
This website is intended to assist individuals, families, friends or professionals in accessing information on a variety of services and supports available in Manitoba. Having access to useful information is a key value of the Canadian Mental Health Association.

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