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Are you feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, confused or other overwhelming emotions during this Covid-19 time? Would it help to talk to someone who has been through mental health and/or addiction struggles and has found their way back to health and balance? If so, please reach out to our peer support worker Devin. You can reach him at 1-250-564-8644 ext 216. Don’t worry if the line is busy – leave a message and he will get back to you.

Offers support to individuals impacted by mental illness who require help in resolving issues or concerns they may have in dealing with areas of their daily lives such as: income assistance applications and appeals, government and agency forms and requirements, tenancy issues, making appointments, finding information, financial matters such as bill payments or outstanding debt, or connecting to services. This is by no means an exhaustive list, as we attempt to assist individuals with all their needs as best we can, either directly or through referral.

This is an open referral service, with anyone welcome to make inquiries to Wisdom or call 250-981-0524

This is a telephone service offered by Peer Workers. The calls are social calls only and confidential. The calls are made from the CMHA office in a private room.

This program is designed for people who tend to isolate themselves, feel stigmatized, feels like no one understands what they are going through and just need someone to talk to who is living with a mental illness and can empathize to what they are going through.

All Peer Support staff/volunteers will have lived experience with Mental Illness & are travelling the path to Mental Wellness. Opportunities available within the Peer Support Program are:

If you wish to volunteer or access services please make inquires to 250-981-0524