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Hello everyone!
I hope everyone had a enjoyable summer and have prepared for the return to regular routines. If you are interested in attending a psychoeducational session or a support group meeting, this issue has the posters for the upcoming topics and dates. To reserve yourself a place, email me you date(s) of choice and I will reply with a confirmation email and further details for joining online.
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September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Suicide can affect every one of us. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma & encouraging action we can help to reduce the instances of suicide around the world. Use the official hashtags to join the conversation and spread awareness of suicide prevention on social media:
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- #WSPD
- #WSPD2022
- #BeTheLight
- #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
- #CreatingHopeThroughAction
To share on social media, visit these website for downloadable images:
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For locals events on this day, please visit:
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I will be away from September 29 - October 10, 2022. For immediate support contact Crisis Services and for emergencies dial 911.
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World Suicide Prevention Day
September 10, 2022
World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance for everyone to join in promoting awareness about suicide: those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss, family and friends, charitable organizations, professionals, politicians, volunteers, and community members. Every year on September 10th, people in over 50 countries connect to assist in creating hope through action. Through this year’s theme, let's work together to create a movement of preventative action, to recognize the impact of suicide and ultimately, strive to prevent it.
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Every year, 160 million people worldwide contemplate suicide and tragically an estimated 703,000 people a year take their life around the world. Suicide can affect every one of us. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma & encouraging action we can help to reduce the instances of suicide around the world.
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#WSPD2022 #WSPD #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #BeTheLight
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Virtual Psychoeducational Sessions
Reserve yourself a place by emailing Tara Maxwell your topic(s) and date(s) of choice tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca
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A confirmation email with further details for joining online will be sent
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Virtual Family Caregiver Support Groups
Reserve yourself a place by emailing Tara Maxwell your date(s) of choice tmaxwell@cmhastarttalking.ca
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A confirmation email with further details for joining online will be sent
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Est-ce que vous ou quelqu'un que vous connaissez s'identifie comme francophone ?Auriez-vous besoin d'aide pour vous orienter dans le système de santé mentale et de toxicomanie ? N'hésitez pas à contacter Catherine Cloutier, Navigatrice francophone régionale, au 705-527-8738, poste 1413
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Regional Francophone Navigator
Do you or someone you know identify as francophone? Would you benefit from assistance to navigate the mental health and addiction system? Please do not hesitate to contact Catherine Cloutier, Regional Francophone Navigator at 705-527-8738 ext 1413
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This service is available for family members who have been directly impacted by a loved one’s mental health challenge, illness and/or substance use. Peer support is created through a trusting, equal and empowering recovery-oriented relationship between two individuals who share a similar experience. You will be connected with a trained Peer Supporter who can relate from a human to human perspective as can be related from a place of lived experience.
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To seek support, please connect directly with peersupport@cmhastarttalking.ca
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Crisis & COAST Services
Toll Free: 1-888-893-8333
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Crisis Services offers 24hr telephone support to assist individuals, community agencies, and emergency services – to work through the resolution of identified issues and challenges. This team is comprised of mental health and addiction professionals, who are trained in suicide intervention, and who can help to promote stabilization pre and post-crisis, explore and develop coping strategies, and provide support and recommendations to internal and external ongoing mental health and addiction resources. The team can assist with service navigation, and provide information about resources available in the community. For individuals under the age of 16 years, options for available youth services can be provided as needed.
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To inquire about or make a referral to COAST services please contact the crisis line (Toll Free: 1-888-893-8333 or Local: 705-728-5044). Referrals are assessed and facilitated by the crisis team.
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- The COAST team includes mental health and addictions professionals, partnered with a police officer
- The team connects with individuals who are at risk of crisis or frequently experience crisis, due to challenges regarding mental health and/or addiction
- The team provides a mobile response to 911 calls for service in the community
- Through assessment and intervention, the team provides support, resource connection, de-escalation, crisis resolution, consultation and recommendations to police and other community partners and resources
- COAST provides follow up response to individuals who are referred to COAST by police, and referrals that are facilitated by the crisis team
- COAST teams in all areas operate on rotating shifts and schedules and do not provide 24hr service
For immediate emergency response, please contact 911
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Making a Difference by Making a Donation
Money raised in Simcoe County stays in Simcoe County, helping over 33,000 people served in Simcoe and Muskoka. Your donations support our fully integrated services, including the activities of the RSVP Clubhouse, Paddison/Smith scholarship for client education and training opportunities, Client emergency fund, education and information materials, youth support, suicide prevention, early intervention, addictions counselling, and much more. Your gift can be recurring every month, designated in your will, or given in memoriam on someone’s behalf, and is tax deductable. You can give knowing that your generosity will benefit the mental health of people right here in our community.
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