Adult Mental Health Services
Adult Community Mental Health Services are available to all adults who reside within the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority region. These services aim to provide strengths-based mental health assessments, recommendations, and treatment options for adults who may be presenting with symptoms suggestive of a mental health struggle or illness that is impacting their ability to manage in daily life. These free services are time limited with a focus on personal recovery.
Adult Community Mental Health Services offers:
- Goal-oriented, short term, personalized therapy provided within a mental health recovery model.
- Case management which may include advocacy, connecting to community resources and services, goal setting, and recovery planning.
- Referrals and/or consultation with other mental health or health related resources and services.
- A variety of care models including Brief Treatment, Intensive Case Management, and Mental Health classes.
- Brief Treatment provides a limited number of counselling appointments geared for less complex situations.
- Intensive Case Management for people with longer term and complex mental health illness (this may include the 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).
- Virtual Mental Health classes, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with Mindfulness classes and Managing Difficult Emotions classes.
To inquire about these services, please call Central Intake at: 1-866-757-6205 toll free or 204-785-7752 (Selkirk and area)
Frequently Asked Questions
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 connected 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 at tel:1-866-757-6205 or 204-785-7752
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 tel:1-866-757-6205 or 204-785-7752.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Mindfulness (CBTm)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is recommended as the first line treatment for most mental health difficulties. However, many individuals do not have access to CBT. There are increasing CBT self-help options (books, websites, online interactive programs etc.), however, individuals are more likely to use self-help programs when limited therapist guidance is included. Therefore, in collaboration with Clinical Health Psychology and Psychiatry Departments from the University of Manitoba, we have implemented CBTm Education Classes to allow participants to:
- learn the basic principles of CBT,
- learn the self-help CBT resources, and
- get a “head start” on CBT.
The four classes are semi-structured and provide an introduction to mindfulness, cognitive behavioral theory, thought records, exposure and behavioral activation, goal setting, problem solving, and healthy living. The classes include both information and experiential learning. Home practice is recommended weekly. Individuals can bring one natural support.
When/Where: One 90 minutes class per week for four weeks. Location varies. Please contact Central Intake for more information (phone number below).
Cost: Free.
Who is it for: Individuals 18 years of age or older.
How to Access: If you are interested in attending the CBTm classes you can contact Central Intake at 204- 785-7752 Ext. 1 or Toll Free: 1-866-757-6205. You do not have to be using mental health services currently to access this class.
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.
Strongest Families Institute for Adults
Strongest Families Institute offers telephone-based coaching to adults with no wait time for services.
- ICAN (Conquer Anxiety and Nervousness) (ages 18+)
- This program educates adults about anxiety and depression and guides them as they learn skills to overcome their anxiety, depression, excessive worry and guides you as you learn how to cope with major life stressors.
To access ICAN, adults can self-refer by visiting the strongest families website. Alternatively, adults can contact Adult Central Intake at 204-785-7752 x 1 and they would be happy to assist you in connecting with the ICAN program.
Shared Care
Shared Care is a mental health program that involves primary health care providers working collaboratively with a Shared Care Mental Health Worker and a consulting psychiatrist. This collaborative model is to assist individuals with mental health difficulties by accessing mental health services in a timely manner within the familiarity of their medical clinic. This collaboration addresses the whole person and not just one aspect of their condition. The Shared Care Mental Health Worker works in the medical clinic and partners with the primary health care provider to assess and treat mental health and physical conditions. Combining this care allows individuals to feel that, for most problems, they have come to the right place.
When/Where: Located at Beausejour Primary Care Clinic, 151- 1st St. South, Beausejour and Teulon Community Health Office, 162- 3rd Avenue SE, Teulon.
Cost: Free.
Who is it for: Individuals currently receiving care from a primary health care provider located in the Beausejour HEW Clinic, Beausejour Primary Care Clinic, or Teulon Medical Clinic.
How to Access: Access begins when a primary health care provider identifies the fact that an individual in their care is experiencing mental health difficulties. In these situations, the primary health care provider may refer the patient to the Shared Care Mental Health Worker
Community Wellness Initiative
The Community Wellness Initiative is a collaboration between the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority and Manitoba Housing which supports the overall mental health and wellness of tenants living in public housing (Manitoba Housing) and assists tenants to bring about positive change in their communities.
The key outcome of the program is “capacity building.” Capacity building is the motivation and self-direction that a person or community possesses to bring about positive change. Capacity building includes individual capacities, community capacities and equipping staff who deliver services.
The Community Wellness Initiative offers two services: The Group Program and The Outreach Program.
Cost: There are no costs to tenants of the Manitoba Housing buildings listed below.
Selkirk:
Parkview Manor: 445 Eveline St., Selkirk
Red River Manor: 215 Eaton Ave., Selkirk
Rotary Manor: 200 Fox Ave., Selkirk
Beausejour:
Southhaven: 651 James Ave., Beausejour
Armstrong Manor: 190 3rd St., Beausejour
Twin Maples: 601 4th St., Beausejour
Lac Du Bonnet:
Bonny Vista Lodge: 75 McIntosh Ave., Lac Du Bonnet
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