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Community Supports for Mental Health
(Ridge Meadows and Lower Mainland)

Index:

Advocacy/Advisory Groups
Alzheimer Disease
Anger Management
Anxiety and Panic Attacks
Art (therapy, recreation, vocation)
Assertiveness Skills
Attention Deficit Disorder / ADHD

Bipolar Disorder
Brain Injury
Chronic Pain
Counselling
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Eating Disorders
Employment Services
Family Support
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Grief and Loss
Housing
Legal Services
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Post Partum Depression
Psychiatrists in Maple Ridge
Psychosis
Recreation, Rehabilitation and Recovery

Relaxation
Schizophrenia
Social Support
Transgendered Health

Abuse

Cythera Counselling Services
Free, confidential counseling services for women and children affected by abuse/violence in their lives. Group and individual counseling available. Services for children are specific to those who have witnessed the abuse dynamic in their homes. Group program available for adult survivors of sexual abuse. For more information contact the Program Director. 604-467-9939

Cythera Transition House
Provides a safe refuge and basic necessities for up to 30 days for women and their children fleeing abuse. Staffed 24 hours a day. Also links women with services such as housing, legal rights, income assistance, child-care and other resources.
24 hour Crisis Line and Transition House 604-467-9966

I CAN Support Group for Women
Free, weekly drop in group for women dealing with abuse issues either within their current relationship or in previous relationships. Cythera Counselling Centre, 22318 McIntosh Avenue, Maple Ridge, Tuesdays 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 604-467-9939

Specialized Victim Assistance Program

Provides victim services to victims (all ages and genders) and families dealing with child abuse, rape, family violence, hate crimes and stalking. Services include emotional support, advocacy, information and referral, court orientation, accompaniment (court, hospital, police and other appointments) form completion assistance and practical assistance. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday; appointments can be scheduled at other times.

Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services, 11907 228^th St., Maple Ridge

Contact: 604-467-6911 ext 227, 228

Aboriginal Services

Aboriginal Services for Children, Youth & Families “Anishenabee Place”
Anishenabee Place is a welcome centre for aboriginal people. The welcome centre has elder support, parenting circles, youth groups, one to one outreach family supports, community greeters, and traditional kitchen and community celebrations. Community members and volunteers welcome.
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services, 11907 228th St., Maple Ridge
Contact: Connie at 604-467-6911 local 231

Alouette Metis Women’s Healing Circle
Tuesdays 6:15 p.m.
To join call Theresa Dupuis 604-463-4899 or 604-466-1927

Ministry of Children and Family Development Aboriginal Family Services
Family and child protection services for First Nations families.
11907 228th St., Maple Ridge, V2X 8G8
Contact: 604-466-7409 Fax: 604-466-7302

Addictions

Problem Substance Use Workbook: www.heretohelp.bc.ca/helpmewith/psuworkbook.shtml

Alouette Addictions Services
Free counselling, education, assessment, prevention and referral programs for adults and youth at risk for or struggling with substance abuse issues.
22477 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge
Contact: 604-467-8592

‘Breathe Easy’ Smokers Education and Support Program
Canadian Mental Health Association-Simon Fraser offers a Smoker’s education and support program for clients with a mental illness. Throughout this 12 week program participants are encouraged to develop a quit smoking plan based upon information that they have learned about their personal smoking lifestyle. Participants learn about the costs and benefits of smoking in their lives, how to identify and counteract each of their smoking habits, how to make a plan for dealing with nicotine cravings and when to anticipate and plan for potential pitfalls to their staying smoke free. Armed with this information many participants feel empowered to set a quit date and our facilitators as well as other participants provide ongoing support and encouragement while they go through this difficult process. Three groups running and open to Ridge Meadows participants.
Tricities Mental Health Center, Thurs. 2-4 p.m.; Burnaby Mental Health & Addictions, Friday 2-4 p.m.; CMHA-SF New Westminster, Tues. 2-4 p.m. To register call Rona Wilkman 604-516-8080 or breatheeasy@telus.net (Subsidies for nicotine patch or gum are available.)

Concurrent Disorders Program—Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
Provides consultation, case management and therapy for clients of the mental health centre and community facilities affected by serious mental disorders and alcohol and drug addictions.
#500 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8H7
Contact: 604-476-7165

Double Trouble
A therapy group for those with a substance abuse issue and a mental illness. Meets at Alouette Addiction Services. For more information call Harry at Maple Ridge Mental Health 604-476-7165.

Maple Ridge Treatment Centre
Residential addiction treatment program for men. Treatment is individualized and evidence-based addressing physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual and occupational needs. Includes a family program and aftercare. Continuous intake.
Referrals must come through a counsellor, doctor, psychiatrist or parole/probation office. Call to discuss fees.
Contact: 604-467-3471 or 1-877-678-6782.

MATRIX
(Integrated Youth Home Detox, Support and Aftercare Pilot Project)
The MATRIX, an Integrated Youth Home Detox, Support and Aftercare Pilot Project for youth 16 to 24 years old. Corrine Arthur, a family support specialist, is available to provide services for family members affected by substance misuse. This can include: crisis intervention; one-to-one counselling; assessment & referrals; group/peer support; psycho-education; family reunification. All services are free, confidential, and mobile - the service will come to you or to a mutually agreed upon location.
To reach Corrine, call 604-319-4962
Alternate # Marika, call 778-773-0566

Al-Anon
A group for those in a caring relationship with someone with a substance abuse problem.
Tuesdays, 8 p.m. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 12145 Laity St.
Contact: 604-688-1716

Alcoholics Anonymous
For various meeting times call 604-434-3933.

One Way Club
Non-profit group provides a drug and alcohol free social environment. Open 7 days a week.
Call: 604-463-6617

Advocacy/Advisory Groups

Alzheimer Disease

Alzheimer Support Group
A facilitated support group for family and loved ones of persons suffering from Alzheimer disease and other dementing disorders.
2^nd Tuesday of each month except August, 7-9 p.m.
Contact: Greg Humphrey 604-463-7722

Anger Management

Co-ed Anger Management
Explore the positive side of anger, build communication skills in terms of preventing harmful anger and learn to handle trying situations effectively. *For the first four weeks of group, women & men meet separately. Fee (subsidies available).
Family Education and Support Centre, 22554 Lougheed Highway, B.C. V2X 2V1
Contact: Registrar 604-467-6055
Email: reg.familyed@telus.net
Website: www.familyed.bc.ca

Stopping the Cycle of Abuse: a program for men
A 12 session educational group that helps define when behavior becomes abusive, the triggers that lead to violence, how be assertive instead of aggressive. Participants are challenged to examine their own behaviour and are actively supported to do the work. Practical skills for building better relationships. Fee (subsidies available).
Family Education and Support Centre, 22554 Lougheed Highway, B.C. V2X 2V1
Contact: Registrar 604-467-6055
Email: reg.familyed@telus.net
Website: www.familyed.bc.ca

Being There: An Assertiveness Skills educational group
A 10 session psycho-educational course based on the principals of cognitive behavior therapy. Helpful for people coping with interpersonal stress who frequently respond in an aggressive, passive-aggressive or passive style. Teaches assertiveness skills including nonverbal behavior, giving opinions, receiving feedback, giving feedback, saying “no”, making clear and effective requests and dealing with conflict. Participants MUST meet with Coordinator of Adult Mental Health Resource Centre for brief personal interview before joining group.
Contact: Joan Fisher 604-467-6034 or 604-467-6055
Email: amhrc@telus.net

Woman's Work
A group that supports women whose lives are affected by addiction. It also looks at anger from a woman's point of view; becoming more assertive; overcoming addictive relationships and other topics. Assistance with child care is available. Group meets Tuesdays 1 to 3 pm. No referral needed. Drop in. Alouette Addictions, 22477 Lougheed Highway
Contact: Ramona Sosath 604-467-5179
Website: www.alouetteaddictions.org

See Rainbow Club under Recreation, Rehabilitation and Recovery for an occasional anger management group.

Anxiety and Panic Attacks

Anxiety Disorders Toolkit: www.heretohelp.bc.ca/helpmewith/adtoolkit.shtml

Anxiety/Depression Program
Support, education and relapse prevention strategies for men and women living with anxiety and/or depression. Separate weekly 2 hour long groups for men and women.
Community Services of Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows
11907 228^th Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8G8
Contact: Donna Clay 604-467-6911 ext 216
Web: www.comservice.bc.ca

Anxiety and Panic Support Group
Weekly adult co-ed drop-in support group. Meets Mondays 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Ridge Meadows Mental Health Self Support Centre, #6 22722 Dewdney Trunk Road.
Contact: 604-467-8418
Email: rmmhssc@vcn.bc.ca

Anxiety Disorders Association of British Columbia
Offers LEAF program (Living Effectively with Anxiety and Fear) and much good information on managing anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder.
105 129 East Columbia Street, New Westminster, B.C. V3L 3V7
Contact: 604-681-3400
E-mail: info@anxietybc.com
Web: www.anxietybc.com

Anxiety Disorder Skills group for ages 13 to 15
Offered through the Ministry of Children and Family Development/Child and Youth Mental Health, 22323 119^th Avenue, Maple Ridge.
Contact: Janet McDonald 604-466-7300

Anxiety Disorders Unit, UBC Hospital
Assessment and research into anxiety disorders.
Contact: 604-822-1788

FRIENDS for LIFE
Coping with anxiety skills building program offered through School District 42. Additional support group for parents of children attending the program.
Contact: Julie Flowerdew, Albion Elementary School, 604-463-4848

To order copies of “Taming the Worry Dragons” call 604-875-3549

Se-Cure
Provides telephone help, individual sessions and group supports to people experiencing anxiety and panic attacks and agoraphobia (fear of public places). Also provides printed materials on coping with anxiety. Accepts self referrals and referrals from family and health practitioners.
3935 Kincaid Street, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3H4
Contact: 604-453-1914

Art (as therapy, recreation and vocation)

Art Inspiration Studio
Offers pottery and ceramic, woodworking, sewing and framing classes. Open to clients of the Mental Health Centre.
#101 6840 King George Highway, Surrey, B.C.
Contact: Sheri, Recreation Therapist 604-953-4995 Local 3601

Assertiveness skills

This group may also be offered through Maple Ridge Mental Health in Fall 2005.
Contact: Intake 604-476-7165

Women’s Self Esteem & Assertive Communication
Learn about the effects of life experiences on self esteem and how to improve your self image in this 8 session course. Fee (subsidies available).
Family Education and Support Centre, 22554 Lougheed Highway, B.C. V2X 2V1
Contact: Karen Hughes 604-467-6055
Email: reg.familyed@telus.net
Website: www.familyed.bc.ca

Stick Up for Yourself: Assertiveness and Self Esteem
One day assertiveness courses for children aged 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 along with their parents. Fee (subsidies available).
Family Education and Support Centre, 22554 Lougheed Highway, B.C. V2X 2V1
Contact: Karen Hughes 604-467-6055
Email: reg.familyed@telus.net
Website: www.familyed.bc.ca

Woman's Work
Alouette Addictions Services is now offering a new drop in group (no referral needed) called Woman's Work. It runs 1 to 30 pm on Tuesdays at 22477 Lougheed Highway. This group support women whose lives are affected by addiction. It includes the topics anger from a woman's point of view, becoming more assertive, and overcoming addictive relationships.
There is assistance for child care available.
Contact: Ramona Sosath 604-467-5179
Website: www.alouetteaddictions.org

Attention Deficit Disorder /Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder

ADHD Provincial Program, Children’s Hospital
4500 Oak Street Children’s ADHD Clinic: 604-875-2010
Adult’s ADHD Clinic: 604-875-3551

A group for parents of ADD/ADHD children/youth meets in the TriCities area. Call Family Resource Centre for information 604-461-1167

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
www.chadd.org/

Parent Support Group
Support group for parents of children with ADD/ADHD. Meets twice a month at the Family Education & Support Centre. For more information contact Families Supporting Families Coordinator Jenny Earley at 604-467-6055.

Bipolar Disorder

Adult Mental Health Resource Centre
Provides a 10 session psycho-education group on skills for coping with depression.
22554 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2V1
Contact: Joan Fisher (closed on Fridays and some Mondays) 604-467-6034
Email: amhrc@telus.net

Depression/Bipolar Support Group
A co-ed drop in support group running weekly on Tuesday evenings 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ridge Meadows Mental Health Self Support Centre, #6 22722 Dewdney Trunk Road. Every 4^th Tuesday of the month family members and supporters are also invited to attend with or without their diagnosed family member.
Contact: 604-467-8418

Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
Free mental health services for all B.C. residents. Provides crisis intervention, therapy, psychiatric consultation and referrals as well as case management for adults with severe and persistent mental disorders. Also provides rehabilitation and vocational services. Referrals are accepted from all sources including self referrals.
#500 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8H7
Contact: 604-476-7165

Mood Disorders Association
Provides information and education on all mood disorders. Also has groups outside the Ridge Meadows area.
Contact: 604-873-0103

UBC Mood Disorders Centre
Assessments and counselling.
Contact: 604-822-7512
Website: www.psychiatry.ubc.ca/mood

Brain Injury

Acquired Brain Injury Support Group
Meets at the Adult Mental Health Resource centre the first Tuesday of the month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (except in August).
Contact: Ian Moore at 604-944-9030

Chronic Pain

Ridge Meadows Chronic Pain Support Group
Meets at the Leisure Centre.
Contact: Heather McCain 604-437-7331

Journaling for Health Group
Contact and information: April Coles 604-462-9001

Relaxation & Therapeutic Touch Support Group
A support group for people and their families and caregivers living with cancer, pain, mental illness and/or other debilitating illnesses. Meets on the 2^nd and 4^th Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. (except in August) at the Family Education and Support Centre.
Practices relaxation, mediation and Therapeutic Touch (healing energy) as well as sharing and caring. First time participants call Jean at 604-462-7794 for information and an orientation.

Counselling

ACT II Counselling
Individual, couple and family counseling provided on a wide variety of issues including sexual abuse, parenting concerns, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, stress and crime victimization. Free services with referral through the Ministry of Child and Family 604-466-7300. Fee services provided on a sliding scale 604-463-0965.
Act II Child and Family Services
22561 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 3K1
Contact: 604-463-0965

Clinical Counselling Services
Provides Brief Counselling to children, youth and families through the Outreach Services to Children, Youth and Families and Youth and Family Conflict Intervention Program.
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services, 11907 228th St., Maple Ridge, B.C., V2X 8G8
Contact: 604-467-6911, ext. 215

EPI—Early Psychosis Intervention Program
A program for those ages 13 to 30 (and beyond), who are experiencing their first psychotic episode or who have been previously untreated for psychosis. Drug use does NOT disqualify you for this program. Offers individual and family assessments, treatment and support. Anyone can refer to the EPI program. Family members can get support without the cooperation of their psychotic family member.
Contact: 604-469-5152

Family Connections Program
A free and voluntary program that assists in coordinating and enhancing a family's existing supports and services to help with children and adolescents with complex behaviour challenges. Anyone can refer to the program including family, physicians and other professionals. For more information contact Elena Starr, Case Facilitator at 604-463-0881 ext. 302. http://www.rmcdc.com/services.shtml#family%20connections

Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
Free mental health services for all B.C. residents. Provides crisis intervention, therapy, psychiatric consultation and referrals as well as case management for adults with severe and persistent mental disorders. Also provides rehabilitation and vocational services. Referrals are accepted from all sources.
#500 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8H7
Contact: 604-476-7165

See listing for Psychiatrists in Maple Ridge. Remember this is a free service in B.C.

Outside Ridge Meadows:

New Westminster Centre (Free services by supervised UBC MA and PhD students) 604-525-6651

SFU Psychology Centre (Reduced rate/sliding scale by SFU counseling students) 604-291-4720

Crisis Intervention

R.C.M.P./Ambulance 911

Crisis and Suicide Line (24 hours) 604-872-3311

Cythera Transition House
Provides a safe refuge and basic necessities for up to 30 days for women and their children fleeing abuse. Staffed 24 hours a day. Also links women with services such as housing, legal rights, income assistance, child-care and other resources.
24 hour Crisis Line and Transition House 604-467-9966

Caring Place (Salvation Army)
Provides an emergency shelter, an emergency hamper program and a meal program as well as counselling and advocacy services.
22188 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2S8
Contact: 604-463-8296

Community Outreach (Alouette Home Start Society)
Outreach services for those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Contact: Don or Dave 604-616-4284

Court Services
A service of the Mental Patients’ Association available to mentally ill persons charged with a criminal offense. Provides assistance through the court process, help with bail or position orders, assistance completing Legal Aid applications and assistance finding housing and other government services. Takes referrals from any source including self.
Vancouver Court Workers: 604-660-4292 or 604-688-3417
Vancouver Outreach Workers: 604-682-4628 or 604-682-7170 or 604-688-4628
Surrey Court Worker: 604-572-2405

Fraser North Mental Health After Hours Services
For individuals and their family members who are experiencing a mental health crisis after Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre is closed. Available Monday to Friday 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Weekends and Holidays 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Contact: 604-527-0009

Iron Horse Youth Safe House
A safe place for youth between 13 and 18 years of age to stay to avoid abuse at home or elsewhere, homelessness or to cool off and make decisions about their future. The house is drug and alcohol free and does not permit violence or discrimination. It provides shelter, meals and laundry facilities for up to 30 days. Staff also connect youth with community help.
24 hour line: 1-877-435-SAFE (7233)

Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
Provides crisis intervention, therapy, psychiatric consulation and referral for adults experiencing serious acute mental disorders (such as Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment disorders) or serious emotional disturbances. This is a free service available to all B.C. residents. The Centre takes self referrals as well as referrals from doctors, professionals and family members.
22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8H7
Contact: 604-476-7165

Mental Health Empowerment Advocates Program
Advocacy for people with mental health disabilities. Provide help knowing your rights, applying for Disability Benefits (welfare) and appeals, CPP disability pension and appeals, housing referrals and other supports for independent living, basic income tax returns.
1733 West 4^th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1M2
Contact: 1-877-536-4327 or 604-738-5770

MLA Michael Sather

For help with issues related to Human Resources, MSP or other programs of the provincial government.
105 22561 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 3K1
Contact: 604-476-9823

Rape Crisis Centre 604-255-6344

Ridge Meadows Hospital
Psychiatric Liaison Nurses available in the Emergency Department. Psychiatric ward with full psychiatric, nursing, social work and rehabilitation services -- One North.
11686 Laity Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 5A3
Contact: 604-463-4111

Depression

Dealing with Depression: Antidepressant Skills for Teens: www.mheccu.ubc.ca/documents/publications/DWD_PrintVersion.pdf

Depression Tool kit: www.heretohelp.bc.ca/helpmewith/dtoolkit.shtml

Self-care Depression Patient Guide: www.mheccu.ubc.ca/documents/publications/patientguide.pdf

Self-care Depression guide in Chinese www.mheccu.ubc.ca/documents/publications/patientguide%20Chinese.pdg

Self-care Depression guide in Punjabi www.mheccu.ubc.ca/documents/publications/patientguide_Punjabi.pdf

Depression Discover: Teen Issues Drop In (16 to 18 year olds)
A therapy group for youth who experience depression and/or have difficulties coping with family, friends and school. Teaches strategies for managing depression and anxiety.
Offered through the Ministry for Children and Families, Child & Youth Mental Health.
Contact: Josie Lowrie or Janet McDonald at 604-466-7300

Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
Free mental health services for all B.C. residents. Provides crisis intervention, therapy, psychiatric consultation and referrals as well as case management for adults with severe and persistent mental disorders. Also provides rehabilitation and vocational services. Referrals are accepted from all sources.
#500 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8H7
Contact: 604-476-7165

Ministry of Children and Family Development/Child and Youth Mental Health
Comprehensive assessment and therapy services for children and youth and their families.
22323 119^th Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2Z2
Contact: 604-466-7300

Pacific Post Partum Support Society
Offers telephone support, weekly group supports and partners’ information for women experiencing post partum depression.
Contact: 604-255-7999

Perinatal (Postpartum) Depression Group
Ridge Meadows based group for pregnant and post partum mothers experiencing depression. For information call Cherie Taylor, Ridge Meadows Hospital, at 604-466-6934

UBC Mood Disorders Centre
Assessments and counselling.
Contact: 604-822-7512
Website: www.psychiatry.ubc.ca/mood

Eating Disorders

Jessie's Hope
11739 223^rd St., Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 5X8
Contact: 604-466-4877
Email: anad01@telus.net

Canadian Association of Anorexia Nervousa and Associated Disorders
Contact: 604-739-2070

Eating Disorder Resource Centre of B.C.
St. Paul’s Hospital, 1081 Burrard St., Room 2C-213, Vancouver, B.C.
Contact: 604-806-9000

North Fraser Child and Youth Eating Disorder Program
This program offers assessments and treatment to children and adolescents and their families where the youth is suffering from disordered eating. It is available to families in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows, the TriCities, Burnaby and New Westminster. Referrals can come from anyone, including self referrals. Located at #300 3003 St. John’s St., Port Moody. Call the Intake Mental Health Therapist at 604-469-7600.

Employment Services

Bowman Employment Services Inc.
Available for all unemployed persons legally entitled to work in Canada and residing in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. Assists in assessing employment skills, identifying barriers to employment and creating a return-to-work action plan. Provides ongoing support until client is employed. Youth (15-30) specific employment readiness, and wage subsidy programs also available. Includes a staffed workroom and resource centre with computers, internet, fax, photocopier.
22575 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2V2
Contact: 604-466-1375
Website: www.bowmanemployment.com

Douglas College Career and Employment Program
This program has been specially designed to assist people with barriers to employment. This 14 week program helps students select an appropriate career to match their skills and abilities and offers on-the-job experience and assistance in job market research.
Contact: Mabel Izat 604-527-5692

Theo BC
Planning and employment services help people with barriers to employment to improve and maintain employability and increase their job search skills. Also offer job placements and crisis intervention with employers.
102 2071 Kingsway Avenue, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 6N2 (Serves Ridge Meadows)
Contact: 604-941-5240

Vocational Counsellor—Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
Provides employment services (assessment, developing vocational rehabilitation plans, job placement and support) to mental health centre clients seeking competitive employment in an integrated community setting.
#500 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8H7
Contact: 604-476-7165

Family Support

Understanding Mental and Substance Use Disorders www.heretohelp.bc.ca/publications/toolkits/family_toolkit_m1.pdf

Supporting Recovery from a Mental or Substance Use Disorder
www.heretohelp.bc.ca/publications/toolkits/family_toolkit_m2.pdf

Communications & Problem-Solving Skills
www.heretohelp.bc.ca/publications/toolkits/family_toolkit.m3.pdf

Caring for Yourself and Other Family Members
www.heretohelp.bc.ca/publications/toolkits.family_toolkit.m4.pdf

Children and Youth in the School System
www.heretohelp.bc.ca/publications/toolkits.family_toolkit.m5.pdf

Adult Mental Health Resource Centre
Provides information on mental health issues and referrals for services in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows. Also has a lending library of books and videos. Educational workshops and lectures. (see coming events) Access by phone, drop-in or appointment. (Closed Fridays and some Mondays)
22554 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 2V1
Contact: Joan Fisher 604-467-6034
Email: amhrc@telus.net

“Families Helping Families”
Telephone or in person support, information and assistance in understanding the Mental Health System and in obtaining services for a mentally ill family member. Offered through the B.C. Schizophrenia Society but applies to all mental illnesses.
Contact: Julia Barr, Regional Coordinator 604-813-1034

Family Counselling Program, ACT II Counselling
Individual, couple and family counseling provided on a wide variety of issues including sexual abuse, parenting concerns, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, grief, stress and crime victimization. Free services with referral through the Ministry of Child and Family 604-466-7300. Fee services provided on a sliding scale 604-463-0965.
Act II Child and Family Services
22561 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 3K1
Contact: 604-463-0965

Family Support Night
The Ridge Meadows group has ceased to operate but group support for family members and friends is offered free, on a drop in basis, at the monthly TriCities Family Support meeting. This runs the first Monday of each month in the McGee Room of the Coquitlam Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. from 7:30 to 9 p.m. For more information call Julia Barr at 604-467-6034.

Families Supporting Families
The Families Supporting Families support group program is a place where all parents and caregivers, including teen and young parents, single mom's and parents of teens, can meet and discuss the issues and challenges of raising children in today's busy world. Our self-help groups are led by a trained facilitator and provide parenting information in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. For more information please call Jenny Earley at 604-467-6055 or email her at fsf.familyed@telus.net.

F.O.R.C.E. (Families Organized for Recognition and Care Equality)
Support group for parents and caregivers of children with mental health issues.
Contact: 604-878-3400
Website: www.bckidsmentalhealth.org

Mental Health Resource Liaison
The Mental Health Resource Liaison is someone with personal experience with mental illness who can talk with people in recovery or family members and friends about local support and recovery services. To schedule an appointment at the Self Support Centre with the Liaison please call 604-467-8418 and ask for Candice.

Responding with Respect: A Mental Illness First Aid Course
A course designed by the Canadian Mental Health Association for family members or friends of those diagnosed with a mental illness and for members of the general public interested in knowing more about mental illness and how to deal with the symptoms at home, in the workplace or in the public arena.
Contact: Stephanie Innes 604-872-4902 local 226

Ridge Meadows Caregivers Support Group
A group for caregivers providing support for loved ones at home or in a facility. Deals with issues such as stress, burnout, communications, grief and loss and community resources.
Meets Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., 12148 224^th Street, Maple Ridge (exercise room)
Contacts: Tasha Fedoruk 604-476-7800 or Arlene Vos 604-466-6048

Ridge Meadows Hospital
Child and Youth Health Liaison Social Worker
Contact: Diana Johnson 604-466-7906

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

The Asante Centre for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Assessment and some follow up services. Referrals accepted from all sources but before a client is seen their doctor must also provide a referral.
22326(A) McIntosh Avenue, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 3C1
Contact: 604-467-7101 or toll free 1-866-327-7101
Website: www.asantecentre.org

Grief and Loss

Relaxation Group
Relaxation group for people with a life threatening illness and their caregivers. Group includes guided imagery and other relaxation exercises. Meets weekly in Pitt Meadows. Respite help may be available to allow caregivers to attend. To discuss attending please call group facilitator Tasha Fedoruk at 604-476-7839.

Ridge Meadows Hospice Grief Support Group
Weekly support group on Thursday evenings. No cost. Need to pre-register.
Contact: 604-463-7722

Men's Grief Support Group
Contact: Brian at 604-467-2696

Housing

Canadian Mental Health Association (Simon Fraser Branch)
Contact: Eric Sault 604-516-8080
Email: cmhasf@telus.net

Iron Horse Youth Safe House
A safe place for youth between 13 and 18 years of age to stay to avoid abuse at home or elsewhere, homelessness or to cool off and make decisions about their future. The house is drug and alcohol free and does not permit violence or discrimination. It provides shelter, meals and laundry facilities for up to 30 days. Staff also connect youth with community help.
24 hour line: 1-877-435-SAFE (7233)

Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
The Community Residential Program provides a continuum of housing/residential services for adults with severe and persistent mental disorders who are unable to live independently.
#500 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8H7
Contact: 604-476-7165

Alouette Home Start Society
Developing transitional and supportive housing.
Contact: 604-467-3856 or alouettehomestart@cythera.ca

Legal Services

Neighbourhood Law Clinic
If you cannot afford a lawyer and you can’t obtain legal aid you can receive approximately a half hour of in person help from a lawyer to prepare your own case.
Contact: 604-467-8700

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Anxiety Disorders Unit, UBC Hospital
Research and assessment of OCD and other anxiety disorders.
Contact: 604-822-1788

Childhood and Adolescent OCD Group
A free support group, no referral needed.
Contact: Truman Spring 604-552-8513

Post Partum Depression

Pacific Post Partum Support Society
Offers telephone support, weekly group supports and partners’ information for women experiencing post partum depression.
Contact: 604-255-7999

Perinatal (Post partum) Depression Group
Ridge Meadows based group for pregnant and post partum mothers experiencing depression. For information call Cherie Taylor, Ridge Meadows Hospital, at 604-466-6934.

Psychiatrists in Maple Ridge

In B.C. psychiatry services are free as they are paid for through M.S.P. You must have a referral from your doctor or from Maple Ridge Mental Health to access a psychiatrist.

Dr. E. Achong, M.D., F.R.C.P.(C ) (1 year waiting list)
Dr. Maria Daszkiewicz M.D., F.R.C.P. (C ) (selective about patients)
Dr. H. Gopinath, M.B.B.S., D.P.M., M.R.C. Psych, F.R.C.P.C., DABPN
Dr. Lyn Killich, F.R.C.P. (C ) only available through MR Mental Health 604-476-7165
Dr. Biju Mathew, B.Sc., M.B.B.S., M.R.C. Psych., D.P.M., F.R.C.P. (C ) (Adult psychiatry and psychogeriatrics)
Dr. Atul Nanda, M.B.B.S., F.R.C.P. (C ) (Adult and geriatric psychiatry)
Dr. Sean Nolan (through MRMH 604-476-7165)

All but Dr. Killich are at #105 11743 224^th St., Maple Ridge 604-467-4042

Dr. Britt Bright, M.D., F.R.C.P. (C )
Child and adult psychiatrist—specialized knowledge of Bipolar Disorder.
NOT TAKING NEW PATIENTS
Contact: 604-467-4042

Psychosis

Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
Free mental health services for all B.C. residents. Provides crisis intervention, therapy, psychiatric consultation and referrals as well as case management for adults with severe and persistent mental disorders. Also provides rehabilitation and vocational services. Referrals are accepted from all sources.
#500 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8H7
Contact: 604-476-7165

Recreation, Rehabilitation and Recovery

Community Living Support Program (CLS)
The CLS program provides, through Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services, community support to individuals living with mental health issues. Clients are supported by outreach workers to achieve increased independence in managing their daily activities through the provision of education, training and by increasing client’s stability in their community. Need referral through Maple Ridge Mental Health Resource Centre, 604-476-7165

Day Program, Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
Provides psychoeducational and insight oriented therapy in a group setting. They psychoeducational groups are goal oriented, structured and utilize a problem solving approach, teaching various coping skills. Insight oriented groups focus on unresolved issues in order to make behavioral changes, heal emotional pain, and develop healthier relationships. For intake call 604-476-7165

Healthy Body and Healthy Mind Education Series
A five week occasional education series for individuals with a mental illness and concerns about weight management, eating nutritiously on a limited income, and developing a healthier lifestyle. The series is presented by David Chan, Psychiatric Nurse and Sandra Fairchild, Occupational Therapist.
For information call David Chan at 604-476-7165

Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
Provides assessment, individual service planning and psychosocial rehabilitation therapies for clients of the mental health centre. Provides consultation and planning on rehabilitation issues to centre staff. Also offers a vocational counsellor who provides employment services (assessment, developing vocational rehabilitation plans, job placement and support) to mental health centre clients seeking competitive employment in an integrated community setting.
#500 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8H7
Contact: 604-476-7165

Peer Support Program
Peer support workers have direct personal experience with mental illness. They provide one-to-one goal directed support to adults living with a mental illness. Access this program through the Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre 604-476-7165

Rainbow Club
Supportive psychosocial rehabilitation environment designed to assist persons who are living with mental health issues to realize their potential as individuals.
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services
11907 228^th Street, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8G8
Contact: Kristy Rogge 604-467-0544

Semi-Independent Living Program

The SIL program is a supported housing program, through Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services, that enables individuals with mental issues to live independently in safe, affordable, self-contained living units. Clients are supported by outreach workers to achieve increased independence in managing their daily living activities and to achieve increased independence in managing their daily living activities and to increase clients stability within their community. Clients in the SIL program are eligible for a B.C. Housing Rent Subsidy as well as a Utility Subsidy. Referral is through Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre 604-476-7165

Leisure Access Program, Ridge Meadows Parks and Leisure Services
Provides a variety of support options including subsidies, the Leisure Friend Program and program and equipment adaptations. Includes both Maple Ridge Leisure Centre (11925 Haney Place) and Pitt Meadows Family Rec. Centre (12027 Harris Road).
Contact: Shayna Funk-Lamour, Special Services Coordinator 604-467-7355

Relaxation

Relaxation Course
A seven session course, based on the Changeways relaxation course, which covers diaphragmatic breathing, progressive and passive relaxation, cue-controlled relaxation, a guided imagery with a seventh session on mindfulness. Requires minimum 30 minutes daily practice between weekly sessions.
Contact: Joan Fisher at 604-467-6034

Relaxation & Therapeutic Touch Support Group
A support group for people and their families and caregivers living with cancer, pain, mental illness and/or other debilitating illnesses. Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:00 pm (except in August) at the Family Education & Support Centre. Practices relaxation, mediation and Therapeutic Touch (healing energy) as well as sharing and caring. First time participants call Jean at 604-463-7771 for information and an orientation.

Schizophrenia

One man’s experience with the illness: http://www.peoplesayimcrazy.org/film.html

“Families helping Families”
Telephone or in person support, information and assistance in understanding the Mental Health System and in obtaining services for a mentally ill family member. Offered through the B.C. Schizophrenia Society but applies to all mental illnesses.
Contact: Julia Barr, Regional Coordinator 604-813-1034

Maple Ridge Mental Health Centre
Free mental health services for all B.C. residents. Provides crisis intervention, therapy, psychiatric consultation and referrals as well as case management for adults with severe and persistent mental disorders. Also provides rehabilitation and vocational services. Referrals are accepted from all sources.
#500 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 8H7
Contact: 604-476-7165

Social Support

Cameo (Come Along and Meet Every One)
Are you lonely, struggling with mental or physical challenges, having trouble getting around. Come meet in a relaxed social setting. Every Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ridge Meadows Senior Activity Centre,
12148 224^th Street, Maple Ridge.
Contact: Geraldine Lunde or Jennifer Jantzen 604-476-7800

Family Education and Support Centre
The FESC offers several parenting courses and support groups located throughout the community.
Contact: 604-467-6055
Email: reg.familyed@telus.net
Website: www.familyed.bc.ca

Community Services Family Place
A place to meet new friends and share the joys and challenges of parenting. Watch your children have fun and grow in an enriched setting. Parent discussion groups, lending library, sharing cupboard, support and networking.
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services ---2 locations:
Maple Ridge location: 22359 119th Avenue 604-466-8484
Pitt Meadows location: 12178 Bonson Road (Edith McDermott School)
For more information, 604-467-6911 ext 225

Men’s Group
A long-running support group for all men.
Contact: Greg Humphrey 604-463-7722

Rainbow Club
Supportive psychosocial rehabilitation environment designed to assist persons who are living with mental health issues to realize their potential as individuals. Offers support in the areas of recreation, leisure, social skills, workshops e.g. anger management and job skills training.
Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services, 11907 228th Street, Maple Ridge
Contact: Kristy Rogge 604-467-0544

Ridge Meadows Women’s Centre – Pot Luck Lunch
Every Wednesday 12:00 pm. To 1:30 p.m. Bring your own lunch or something to share. Children welcome. Come meet new friends and have positive discussions.
12229 Harris Road, Pitt Meadows, B.C. V3Y 2E9
Contact: 604-460-0064

Transgendered Health

Gender Identify Clinic
Medical assistance to explore gender identity issues and various solutions including transition.
Contact: 604-875-8282

The Centre
A community centre serving and supporting lesbian, gay, transgendered, bisexual people and their allies.
Contact: 604-684-5307

Zenith Foundation
Support for people with gender dysphoria.
Contact: 604-261-1695

Co-ordinator: Joan Fisher MSW | Phone: 604-467-6034 | Email:
The Adult Mental Health Resource Centre - 22554 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X 2V1