Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

T: 519-255-7440 · F: 519-255-7817 · www.cmha-wecb.on.ca

Brochures/Pamphlets:
The following are just a few of the many brochures/pamphlets that can be downloaded from your local CMHA website (www.cmha-wecb.on.ca). Click on “Resources” to browse the many resources.

• Depression in the Workplace
• Stress
• Mental Illnesses
• Getting Help: When & How
• The Myths of Mental Illness
• Mental Illness in the Family
• Separation and Divorce
• Coping with Unemployment
• You and Your Aging Parents
• Depression and Manic Depression
• Understanding Anxiety Disorders

Prevention and Specialized Services
CMHA also has programs for people who are experiencing some of life's difficulties. Many people cope relatively well with stress and life changes. Some people, however, may need support to get through these challenges. Without adequate support, they put themselves at risk for developing more serious mental health problems. The services offered by the Prevention and Specialized Services Unit offer exactly that - services for people in special circumstances, who may be at high risk of developing more serious mental health problems.

• Balancing Work and Home
• Communication
• Breaking Loose
• Harassment in the Workplace
• Lifestyles and Retirement
• Stress Management in the workplace
• Time Management
• Coping with Caregiver Stress
• Managing Shift Work
• Anger Management
• The Impact of Change in the Workplace
• Downsizing and Survivor syndrome
• Working with Difficult People
• Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace

Employee Assistance Program for Workplaces

The Employee Assistance Program is designed to address concerns through the development of a comprehensive system of professional support, which includes assessment, referral, short-term counselling and follow-up.

A key service area addresses the mental health related needs of the workplace. Work related stress is increasingly recognized as an influence which, combined with the stress of day-to-day living, can result in reduced productivity, reduced job satisfaction, and increased absenteeism. These pressures occasionally lead to problems and difficulties that affect an employee's life and create a need for professional intervention and support.

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)

T: 519-251-0500 · F: 519-251-0494 · www.camh.net

The Community Health and Education offices of the CAMH integrate community needs with research and development to prevent and reduce addiction and mental health problems across Ontario. Through consultation, the agency contributes to building partnerships with communities, professionals, and governments to identify needs, provide training and promote, implement, and evaluate research-based programs, products, and services. Services are available in English and French. No fees. Information presentations on treatment services are available upon request.

Local Employee Assistance Program Providers (EAP)

T: 519-776-6004

Many workplaces already have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in place. They are designed to reach and encourage employees to seek help as well as link troubled employees with an appropriate helping service. Employee Assistance Programs provide help or counselling in many areas, often including issues related to stress management. If your workplace has an EAP in place, make sure that the program and its services are well known by all employees.

Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services

T: 519-258-0484 · F: 519-258-0488 · maryvale@wincom.net

A treatment centre providing residential, day, and crisis services for adolescents, who are experiencing emotional and behavioural problems, and their families. No fees. Information presentations are available upon request.

Mental Health Service Information Ontario (MHSIO)

T: 519-439-0174  ·  1-866-531-2600  ·   F: 519-439-0455  ·  www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca

This organization can provide you with:
Information and Referral Services - info_ref_services_mhsio@connexontario.ca – that will direct your E-mail to an MHSIO Information and Referral Specialist, who can answer your questions about the location and availability of mental health services and supports in Ontario.

T: 1-866-531-2600 Information and Referral Line – within Ontario only

MHSIO staff is available to answer calls in both English and French. Interpretation services are also available in over 140 languages. The 1-866 telephone line is open to callers 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is free, confidential, and anonymous.

Windsor-Essex Community Crisis Centre

T: 519-973-4435 · F: 519-973-1989 · www.hdgh.org

The Community Crisis Centre is a partnership of area hospitals and social organizations committed to providing 24 hour crisis response services to residents of Windsor and Essex County who are experiencing serious mental illness and / or acute psychosocial problems.

The services include:

• 24 hour Crisis Telephone Line 519-973-4435 (toll free).
• 24 hour Walk-In Service, Hotel Dieu Grace Hospital Emergency Department.
• 24 hour Mobile Crisis Response Monday through Friday and 3 pm to 11 pm on weekends.
• Distress Centre available from noon to midnight at 519-256-5000.
• Walk-In Service in the Community Crisis Centre, Jeanne Mance Building 1st Floor 1030 Ouellette, Monday through Friday during business hours.

Glengarda Child and Family Services

T: (519) 257-5106 · F: (519)257-5216 · glengard@jet2.net

Glengarda is a fully accredited, multi-disciplinary Children’s Mental Health Centre located on the campus of Windsor Regional Hospital. Its mission is to meet mental health needs of children and their families in Essex County through:

• Day Treatment
• Prevention, Early Intervention, and Community Support Services
• Advocacy and Research
• Presentations are available to workplaces outlining Glengarda’s services and mental health issues faced by children and their families.

Iris Residential Inns and Services

T: (519) 252-1819 · F: (519) 252-2378 · www.irisinns.ca · iris@irisinns.ca

Iris Inns is a supportive, long-term housing complex for persons with a persistent serious mental illness (schizophrenia, manic depression, or clinical depression). Services include medical treatment, vocational opportunities, and comprehensive rehabilitation. Iris Inns promotes self-respect, courage, hope, and caring in a compassionate environment.

Teen Health Centre

T: 519-253-8481 · F: 519-253-4362 · www.teenhealthcentre.com

The Teen Health Centre is dedicated to helping Essex County’s young people achieve physical and emotional health and well-being through education, counselling, and support. We encourage young people to make their own decisions based on reliable information. Our list of services and programs grows as the needs of our clients surface. While THC excels at helping young people break free of harmful habits and behaviours, we are not here just for clients in crisis. Through education and information, we share valuable life skills that everyone approaching adulthood should know.

Presentations are available on the following topics:

• Self-Harm
• Anger Management / Conflict Resolution
• Parenting Adolescents
• Dealing with Poverty and Homelessness in our Community

Services available through the Teen Health Centre include:

• Medical Services (Provided by doctors, nurses, & nurse practitioners)
• Dietician
• Prenatal/Postnatal Classes and Support Groups
• Individual and Group Counselling
• Parent Support Workshops/Groups
• Substance Abuse Counselling and Prevention Programs
• Homeless Outreach
• Community Workshops and Programming
• ROPES Course
• Youth Programming (e.g., Kids Alliance and Skills Link)
• Resource Library
• Volunteer and Student Placements

The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County

T: 519-974-7100 · F: 519-974-7111 · www.hospicewindsoressex.com

• Wellness Centre Program and Clinical Services: The services include support, education, and counselling for clients with a severe mental illness and a diagnosis of a life threatening illness - in partnership with other SMI agencies.

• Wellness Drop-In Group, Individual Support and Counselling: This program provides support, counselling, and education for the client with a severe mental illness and a life-threatening illness. Support is also provided to caregivers. Partnerships have also been established with other mental illness organizations for continuity of care. Average length of stay is three to five years.

Windsor Family Forum

T: 519-253-2607 · F: 519-252-1867 · www.windsorfamilyforum.com

The Windsor Family Forum provides opportunities, resources, and support to anyone moving through personal change. They provide support to individuals and families in group and one-to-one settings. These services are fee-based although the Forum accepts both money and volunteer work as methods of payment.

Services include:

• Peer Facilitated Support Groups for Men and Women
• One-to-One Coaching
• Mediation for Families and Couples
• Parenting – Group or One-to-Once Coaching for Parents
• The Road Ahead – A Substance Abuse Relapse Prevention
• Senior’s Outreach Program
• Interactive Imagery – Shaffering
• Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse – A Safe, Confidential Support Group
• Peer Facilitation Training

Pamphlets and Brochures are available:

• Windsor Family Forum – Our Services
• The Road Ahead – Support for People Dealing with a Relapse
• Mediation Services
• Reach – A Community Resource Centre
• We Want to Know – a campaign to support boys and men surviving sexual abuse

Windsor Regional Hospital

T: 519-257-5111 Ext. 75152 · F: 519-257-5257 · www.wrh.on.ca · mental.health@wrh.on.ca

• Windsor Regional Hospital Mental Health Services: This includes specialized inpatient, outpatient, and outreach services to persons with complex mental health issues.

• Windsor Regional Hospital Mental Health and Addiction Programs: This program provides withdrawal management (detoxification) services. Assessment, referral, and treatment services are also available.

• Concurrent Disorder Treatment Program: This program includes social work, assessment, psychiatric consultation, and intense individual and group treatment. The program consists of three group sessions weekly plus individual sessions for eight week duration.

• Dual Diagnosis Outreach Stabilization Program: This program includes psychiatric and nursing assessment, medical intervention, and client and family education. These services are provided in the client’s home or alternate normal residence.

• Mood and Anxiety Treatment Program: This program includes psychiatric and psychological assessment, as well as individual and group treatment. The program serves adults with severe mood and anxiety disorders that interfere with daily functioning for an extended period of time, and have not responded to primary care treatment. Treatment duration is normally 12 to 16 sessions primarily using cognitive-behavioural therapy.

• Psycho Geriatric Outreach Program: This program includes social work, nursing assessment, psychiatric consultation, individual counselling, and family support and education.