Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority's Adult Services The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority's Adult Community Mental Health Program is a multi-disciplinary program that aims to provide comprehensive and strengths-based mental health assessments, recommendations, and treatment options, as well as consultation for those adults who may be presenting with symptoms suggestive of mental health problem/illness and/or co-occurring disorders and who reside within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority. The Adult Community Mental Health Program offers: Recovery-oriented, short term, individualized therapy Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Mindfulness classes Managing Difficult Emotions classes  Referrals and/or consultation with internal and external resources Case Management — which may include advocacy, connecting to community resources and services, goal setting, and recovery planning Intensive Case Management — provides services for persons (age 18 years and older) with longer term mental health illness. This component involves the systemic provision of education and supportive interventions to increase a person’s skills and confidence in managing their health and social difficulties, including regular assessment of progress, goal setting and problem solving support. Services are time limited with a focus on the process of personal recovery To ask about these services, please call: 1 (866) 757-6205 toll free or (204) 785-7752 (Selkirk and area) Note, that you can refer yourself to our programs through Central Intake.

Mental Health Support Centres The Selkirk & Interlake Mental Health Support Centre provides community based services for adult individuals with lived experience, and individuals who may be seeking mental health support that is rooted in the foundation of Recovery. It is a drop-in centre that provides: a lunch program, coffee house, support and referrals, work program, book store, and a relaxing atmosphere with a garden area. To learn more about this support centre, check out their new website: www.selkirksupportcentre.ca or call (204) 482-3536. To see what the other support centres in the Interlake-Eastern RHA offer, please see the phone numbers below.   Location  Phone Number Address  Arborg  (204) 376-5066  237 Main Street  Ashern  (204) 768-2915  1 Main Street  Lac du Bonnet  (204) 345-5570  82 2nd Street  Lundar  (204) 762-5769  50 Main Street  Selkirk  (204) 482-3536  242 Manitoba Avenue

Frequently Asked Questions What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm)? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm) is a structured, short-term, present-oriented therapy that focuses on developing flexible, realistic thinking patterns and functional behaviours to improve emotional functioning. CBTm is the recommended first-line treatment for many common mental health conditions including mood and anxiety disorders. It was developed based on the observation that our emotions tend to be closely connected to our beliefs about ourselves, others, and the future, as well as how we interact with the world. CBTm uses a variety of techniques that are tailored to the individual's own pattern of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Click CBTm Classes Infographic below for more information that you can print. CBTm Classes Infographic   Is medication the only way that mood problems can be treated? Antidepressant medication can be very helpful to some individuals, lifting their mood and reducing other symptoms such as loss of appetite or having difficulty concentrating. However, medication is rarely a complete treatment for mood problems. It is important that the individual also makes changes to the way they think about, and handle their life. Medication is not to be used to continue living an unhealthy or unfulfilling lifestyle. Rather, medication can give the individual energy and lift their mood in order for them to make positive changes in their life such as regular exercise and working toward life goals. Is there a fee to be involved with the Community Mental Health program? No, there is no fee to be associated with being involved with the Community Mental Health program. How do I get referred to the Community Mental Health Program? The best way to become connected with the Community Mental Health program is to contact Central Intake directly. Click here for the Central Intake phone numbers. What kind of questions will Central Intake ask when I call? It is important to know that you are always welcome to call Central Intake, even if you are only looking for information or if you are not sure if you or your loved one would benefit from Community Mental Health services. When you call, you will schedule an over-the-phone assessment with one of the Central Intake staff.  You do not have to prepare anything in advance; Central Intake will ask you about your daily life and your experiences so they can match you with the services that best meet your needs.  Central Intake may ask about your mood, sleep, appetite, energy level, prescribed medications, safety questions (e.g. if you have thoughts about suicide or if you have had any recent losses), and what your goals are for accessing mental health services. At the end of the conversation, Central Intake will provide you with recommendations on what services would be best to help you and some suggestions of what you can do at home to help you feel better.  If you have any further questions, please call, Central Intake toll free at 1-866-757-6205 or 204-785-7752.

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Resources such as smartphone applications, websites, and print resources are effective ways for individuals to take charge of their own recovery and manage their mental health. These resources do not replace treatment recommendations by a primary health care provider, but are a way to help learn about mental health and manage it in a healthy and effective way.