InfoPEIHOME / HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH / Canadian Mental Health Association West Prince We are a non-profit mental health agency promoting the mental health of all Islanders by enabling individuals, groups and communities to increase control over and enhance their mental health. We have offices in Summerside. Self-Help Clearing House Public Ed and Support
The clubhouse program was established for individuals experiencing persistent mental health problems. Members of the clubhouses have the opportunity to become involved in residential, employment and pre-vocational and social recreational programs. There are three clubhouses on PEI.
Through the work-ordered day program, members work side by side with staff, performing all the necessary tasks in the day-to-day operations of the clubhouse. The clubhouse focuses on members' strengths, talents, and abilities, regardless of their level of functioning. Self-Help/Family Support Program Consumer & Family Self-Help/Family Support provides support to individuals and families facing mental or physical health problems or stressful life events. A volunteer committee, with the help of a part-time staff person, manages this program through the Island-wide Self-Help Clearinghouse. The Family Support Program works in partnership with the Schizophrenia Society of PEI and the Mood Disorder Association of PEI in the provision of technical information on the illness of Schizophrenia and Mood Disorders. Toll Free Number: 1-800-682-1648 or 628-1648 White Cross Christmas Gift Program Consumer & Family The White Cross Christmas Gift Campaign delivers over 450 gifts across the province each Christmas to people with mental and emotional disorders. I'M Thumbody - Public Ed and Support I'm Thumbody is a self-esteem program for grade 3 students, presented in the classroom by trained volunteers. The program helps children develop an understanding of their unique skills and interests and values of each person's differences, strengths and individuality. Summerside (902) 436-7399 - Roma Arsenault Living Colour/SELF Public Ed and Support Living Colour/SELF Programs are self-esteem programs for youth from kindergarten to senior high school level. The programs provide kits for educators to use in building self-esteem and improving communication skills. Living Colour kits are targeted for kindergarten to elementary level children, while SELF kits are geared to intermediate and senior level youth. While its primary use is in the school system, this is a great resource for community groups working with children and youths. Interlink Program Public Ed and Support The Interlink Program is an intergenerational program that brings children and seniors together through the celebration of words and music. Relationships evolve through letter writing and songs and the generation gap eventually begins to close. Consumer Advocacy and Family Support Through social action, CMHA/PEI influences government, other policy makers and funding agencies to improve legislation and services affecting the mental health of Islanders. Mental Health Week Public Ed and Support National Mental Health Week is held the first week in May. Activities aimed at raising public awareness of mental health issues include, media promotion and community activities as well as various special events for CMHA volunteers, members and employees.
For information contact: National Conference Public Ed and Support The CMHA National Conference is an annual event held in various locations across the country.
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