Course for families affected by substance useYou can learn a lot in this free online course, including how to address your...Read more
How to help a child cope with challengesWant to strengthen your relationship with a child who is struggling with mental illness or...Read more
Join Portico: Canada’s Mental Health & Addictions NetworkPortico offers clinical tools and evidence-based materials for health care providers, social service workers and...Read more
Opioid crisis: Be trauma-informedCanada is in the midst of a serious and growing opioid crisis. This resource for...Read more
10 tips for families coping with addictionHere's an article for families with a loved one who is dealing with an addiction,...Read more
Do this in an emergency Is this a mental health emergency? A mental health emergency is a life threatening situation where...Read more
Identifying barriers to recoveryIdentifying obstacles to recovery can sometimes make the process easier to manage. Read about common...Read more
The secret to transforming the addiction and mental health system"It's Not About Us: The Secret to Transforming the Mental Health and Addiction System" is...Read more
Transition from hospital to home Hospital discharge planning advice for caregivers: Patient discharge from the hospital and the transition back to...Read more
What helps recovery?What helps recovery? Explore the CHIME diagram to find out how connectedness, hope, identity, meaning...Read more
De-escalation skills to reduce conflictHas it occurred to you that emotions are running high? Does your loved one overreact,...Read more
Setting healthy boundariesThere are a number of boundaries to think about when you are a family caregiver....Read more
Take-five and check your moodLet's face it, caregiving can be more than taxing when the family is affected by...Read more
Taking the sting out of stigmaWhen a loved one is affected by a substance use disorder or mental illness, family...Read more
Your child is struggling with substance useWe found 25 helpful tips to stay calm, centered, and present when your child's struggle with...Read more
Parenting to prevent substance useAs the first line of defense, parents can have a significant influence over a child's...Read more
How to motivate a loved one to go to rehabYour loved one has a problem addiction and you think it’s time for rehab. As hard...Read more
When a loved one won’t seek helpWhat to do when you find yourself facing a communication breakdown "When a family member...Read more
Support for addiction withdrawalDid you know that Cornwall Community Hospital supports individuals through substance-use withdrawal? Community Withdrawal Management Services...Read more
Why use validating statements?Validation is a valuable tool in the family caregiver's repertoire. Imagine being on the receiving end...Read more
What is harm reduction?The Ontario branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association defines harm reduction is an evidence-based,...Read more
Questions about patient privacy & consent?When the problem is addiction or mental health, questions about the patient’s ability to make...Read more
Linda’s recovery journeyBefore I begin this story, it will help if I tell you a little about...Read more