Family Support
The Family Support Program provides
counselling, drop-in peer support group,
Capable Carers psycho-educational
group and telephone/e-mail support
and referrals to family members of those
with a mental disorder.
In 2012-2013:
24
sessions of Capable Carers
held
251
calls, emails or dropin individuals received
support, information or referrals
82%
This variety in approach and service
delivery allows us to reach the largest
audience, matching the programming
to various comfort levels and needs for
those seeking support.
397
total participants in drop-in
peer support groups
94
clients received one-on-one,
couple or family counseling and
information
of survey respondents reported that the services they received
helped them to deal more effectively with their issues/concerns
Suicide Bereavement
The Suicide Bereavement program
provides specialized assistance to individuals who have experienced a loss by
suicide. Grief from a suicide of someone close is often complicated, so the
support offered addresses these unique
situations.
The program offers counselling for
individuals and families, psycho-educational support groups and individual and group peer support that assist
In 2012-2013:
62
26
97%
clients received one-on-one
counselling
clients in their grief journey. Educational
presentations and debriefings are also
available to professionals and community groups.
Survivors of Suici