2009/10 ANNUAL REPORT - Canadian Mental Health Association

UPWARD
Programs and Services
Early Intervention
This program provides early identification,
assessment and treatment for individuals aged 14
to 35 exhibiting symptoms of psychosis for less
than two years. The goal of the program is to avoid
or minimize the consequences associated with
untreated psychosis. The focus is on minimizing
the disruption to lives and to assist young people in
maintaining or returning to educational, vocational
and social activities. Support and education is
provided to both the individuals who experience
psychosis and for their families. Under the clinical
direction of Dr. Tamison Doey, the Early Intervention
Program receives referrals from Psychiatrists, Family
Physicians, hospitals, family, community agencies
and mental health professionals.
2007 – 57 served; 2008 – 61 served;
2009 – 63 served
Diversion and Court Support
Justice Support Services helps individuals who are
involved in or at risk of involvement in the criminal
justice system. Court support workers provide
support to individuals with mental illness involved
in the court system and link them to other mental
health services/treatment as needed to ensure that
people with a mental illness who are involved with
the criminal justice system receive appropriate and
timely support and treatment. Referrals come from
a variety of sources including lawyers, doctors,
hospitals, family members, police, other community
agencies and self-referrals. On October 8, 2009
the Justice Team hosted a one day workshop titled
“Navigating the Criminal Justice System” at the
Caboto Club sponsored by the Law Foundation of
Ontario. Approximately 70% of the 200 guests in
attendance were from various community agencies
and the remaining 30% were from the general public
including clients and their families. The day included
the unveiling of a resource booklet containing
information about 672 Court and those issues that
people appearing in court may be facing.
2007 – 54 served; 2008 – 126 served;
2009 – 378 served
Crisis Safe Bed
The “Safe Bed” program provides 24 hour, 7 days per
week, short-term support and access to a safe place for
stabilization and linkage to mental health supports.
2007 – 15 served; 2008 – 17 served;
2009 – 16 served
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Transition House
Transition House is a time limited residential service
that provides 24 – hour staff supports for individuals
with severe and persistent mental illness. Provides
housing for clients who need a short residential stay
for support during medication review/changes or
for stabilization purposes. Individuals are assisted
with linkages to mental health and community
services and transition to independent community
based housing
2007 – 14 served; 2008 – 11 served;
2009 – 13 served
Dual Diagnosis
This program provides services to individuals over 16
years of age, who have a pre-existing developmental
disability, and mental illness. The CSW works with
the client/family to determine goals and link to
resources. Referrals to the program come from
Windsor Regional Hospital
2008 – 18 served;
2009 – 28 clients served
Intensive Case Management
Promotes independence and improved quality
of life with the primary focus on people with a
serious mental illness through the coordination
of appropriate services and the provision of on
going support as needed. Case managers work
with clients to develop personal recovery goals and
provide linkages to resources such as supportive
counseling, crisis planning medication support, skill
development and advocacy.
2007 – 1,419 served; 2008 31 FTE – 1,419 served;
2009 25 FTE – 1,314 served
Concurrent Disorder Program
Provides ongoing support to individuals who are
experiencing addiction and mental health issues.
The program currently offers individual and group
support and case management services. The
STAGES group, (Sobriety Through Accessing Group
Education and Support) provides an ongoing
maintenance and peer support for individuals who
have already received treatment for addictions. This
integrated service is offered to clients registered
in CMHA services and non-registered clients who
may have received treatment elsewhere in the
community.
2008 4 FTE – 120 served
2009 4 FTE and 1 .5 position – FTE 4.5
1. Dr. Andrew Taylor, Patrick Taylor and Nancy Jammu-Taylor pose at the CMHA Food Drive kick-off. Patrick asked friends and family to bring
donated canned goods in lieu of gifts to his birthday party.
2. CMHA Mental Health Promoter Jill Cadarette (right) talks to Houida Kassem at the taping of Mental Health for Life – a tv show produced
by CMHA-WECB.
3. CMHA staff Anna Lafreniere and Julie Lauzon.