“Transitions’ Conference

June 12 2010

Organized by BC Schizophrenia Society and The Progressive Recovery Group.

This practical based informative day targeted to families and supporters of young adults managing mental health and/or addiction challenges with an emphasis on supported education and employment services available.

The F.O.R.C.E. Society For Kids’ Mental Health

Families Organized for Recognition & Care Equality

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Volunteer Victoria – Volunteer Access

Volunteer Access Program

The aim of the Access Program is to provide support to individuals who may be struggling with mental health or addiction difficulties. Volunteering can be an important step in the recovery process. Volunteer Access can provide the extra time and attention that some may need in making that first step.

Volunteering can help you to:

• Build new skills
• Gain valuable work experience
• Become active in your community
• Obtain job reference
• Connect with people
• Gain confidence

Some volunteer activities are:

• Retail Assistant
• Gardening / Organic Farming
• Daycare and Childminding
• Kitchen Work
• Recreation Assistant
• Visiting Seniors
• Office Work / Computers
• Environmental Projects
• Special Events

Volunteer Access can help out with any part of the volunteer process including:

• Finding a good volunteer match
• Help with an interview
• Orientation and / or training
• Follow-up support

To get further information about the Access Program or to make an appointment call Lornna Olson at (250) 386-2269.

The Rees Program

The REES Program is a unique consumer, peer-run program that promotes community participation and connectedness. REES Program, staff, trainees and volunteers are all people with their own experiences with mental health and/or addictions challenges, and offer a welcoming and accepting space for program participants.

•   Community Casual Labour Pool (CCLP; 388-9296) matches individuals looking for short-term work placements with local employers seeking their specific skills
•  Community Outreach, Options and Linkages (COOL) Program is a flexible and responsive outreach and case management program developed to meet the identified needs of people with mental health, addictions, and/or concurrent disorders for intensive supports delivered where and when needed, at any point in their recovery process
•  Peer Community Links offers one-to-one support to individuals having difficulty accessing, engaging and sustaining involvement in the community with activities of their choice in the areas of personal life, recreation, leisure, education and work
•  Mentoring Project aims to match individuals consciously engaged in the recovery process with trained mentors who can offer sustained encouragement and support in a person’s life.
•  Education Workshops related to current mental health issues and services, self-development, and/or wellness
•  Training Positions for Peer Support Workers, Support Staff and Office Volunteers that promote skill development, work experience, and community participation
•  Mental Health Publications: The Partners in Mental Health Resource Guide and the Concord Newsletter provide current and comprehensive information to the mental health community and its partners
•  Every Step Counts is a running program for people experiencing challenges with housing, mental health and/or addition and other struggles. A Refreshing approach, this program fosters self esteem, positive growth and fitness

Overwhelming Emotions Support Group

This support group will be peer-led by two young adults with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and family members. The group will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm. Starting April 13,2010 at Begbie Hall -2101 Richmond Ave. Room 151. For more information in a brochure format:Support group brochure PDF

LifeRing Secular Recovery

Recovery is a choice. LifeRing is a self-directed approach for people looking to recover from addiction to alcohol or drugs.

Sobriety.

In LifeRing, sobriety is our highest priority and sobriety always means abstinence. LifeRing welcomes alcoholics and addicts without distinction, as well as people involved in relationships with them.

Self-Help.

LifeRing believes that recovery is achievable through one’s own motivation and initiative. the main purpose of the group is to reinforce each other’s choices and techniques to stay clean and sober. LifeRing is an ongoing “workshop” where individuals build their own recovery plan.

Secularity.

LifeRing welcomes people of all faiths and none. We support scientifically based recovery methods that rely on human effort; we avoid religious and spiritual discussion, steps and approaches. We each take  responsibility for our own recovery.

For information on LifeRing in Victoria BC please call 250.920.2095

To see the LifeRing meeting schedule for southern Vancouver Island, please  follow this link :

 http://www.liferingcanada.org/LifeRingCanada/Meeting_Schedules.html

Friends of Music- The Facts

The purpose of our music programs are:

• Develop self-confidence and self-esteem
• Provide socialization opportunities
• Enhance music skills
• Offer an environment for fun

FOM continues to provide work opportunities for members who face the ongoing challenges of serious and persistent mental illness:

14 individuals received regular monthly stipends for their work with FOM

Core Programs

• Moodswing Orchestra
• Moodswing Chorus
• The Fun-damentals
• The Eclectics
• Minds at Work

Additional Programs

• Summer Tune-up (July/Aug)
• Holiday Program (Dec/Jan)

Music Lessons

• Summer Tune-up
• Guitar Sessions
• Keyboard Lessons

Special Events

• Valentines Dance
• Halloween Dance
• Christmas Celebration

Community Outreach

• Weekly community concert Series
• Music in the Park- Beacon Hill Park
• Performances for seniors
• B.C.S.S. Christmas Party
• Speakers Program

Three Awesome Guitar Players

 

Friends of Music Society

Formed in 1989, FOM is a non-profit, charitable organization. We offer musicians with a mental illness an opportunity to participate in a supportive musical environment that promotes real life opportunities for fun and socialization.

 Our Mandate: Rehabilitation, socialization, public education, and creative employment strategies for people with a mental illness.

Movie Monday

Movie Monday is a long running, community-based mental health/arts program that brings together culture, community and health by providing access to affordable, engaging and entertaining films. In our eclectic mix of titles we address challenging community issues, often about mental health and addiction. Often we engage audiences in critical discussions with the filmmakers and people who experience the issues broached in the films. Sometimes we just enjoy good films because it’s a great reason to get together.

It’s by donation in the Eric Martin Theatre (at the Jubilee Hospital) in the 1900 Block of Fort Street – every Monday.

For web page see links

The Creator of Movie Monday