Resources for caregiversAddiction and Mental Health Network of Champlain The responsibility of the Network is to provide guidance and balanced direction, for those seeking to improve the Addiction and Mental Health System within the Champlain LHIN. To help ensure that the mental health and addictions planning process reflects the needs of clients, family caregivers and service providers throughout the Champlain region, we welcome anyone to attend and observe our meetings Boycott Normal Boycott Normal is Ottawa’s virtual hub of information, resources and events for those who have been diagnosed with a mental illness, and those who love and support them. We also promote the urgent need for improved mental health care funding and awareness locally and across the country. Cannabis Talk Kit: Know How To Talk with Your Teen Cannabis—legal or otherwise—is a hot topic. Parents who provide their kids with balanced information about the effects associated with cannabis (often called marijuana) can help them make informed decisions. It’s more important than ever for parents to protect their kids’ health and development by addressing this issue early and often. Caversham Booksellers This is North America’s largest mental health bookstore, located in Toronto, ON. Champlain Health Line Explore healthy living workshops for community members across the Champlain LHIN. Child Mind Institute When a child is struggling, the whole family is affected. The Child Mind Institute can help you make good decisions for your child and navigate the challenges of parenting. They provide expert guidance on how to respond in the most effective way to the challenges faced by parents. And if you have a child who needs support, they offer resources that can help you get the best care for that child and the best outcome for your family. Child and Parent Resource Institute (CPRI) 600 Sanatorium Road London, ON 1-877-494-2774 Provides specialized, trauma-responsive mental health and developmental services to achieve the best possible outcomes for Ontario’s children and youth. Services include assessment, consultation, treatment, research and education. eMental Health You will find helpful Information Sheets for many Mental Health Topics. Living Healthy Champlain This site provides support for people in the Champlain LHIN who have chronic health conditions. MentalHealth.ca The focus on this website is the mental health of children, youth and families. The “info sheets” and “screening tools” found here may be helpful. Visitors will also find some mental health service listings for Cornwall, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Family Advisory Committee (FAC) The FAC reports to the Mental Health and Addiction Network of Champlain. This committee is comprised of family caregivers and healthcare providers who are committed to finding solutions to the issues that face clients and caregivers in the addiction and mental health system. Check this link for some helpful free downloads https://www.f-a-c.ca/free-downloads.php. Heads-Ed You will find a mental health screening tool and info sheets with explanations of many issues affecting our children and teenagers. McMaster Health Forum: Online Courses for Citizens Understanding how to navigate the health system (12:55 minutes) describes the building blocks of Ontario’s health system as well as how those building blocks are used to provide care in the province. It will ensure citizens, patients and caregivers are better positioned to advocate for the changes they want to see in their system when opportunities arise. There is also a book, Ontario’s Health System: Key Insights for Engaged Citizens, Professionals and Policymakers. My Cannabis IQ We know how important it is to make informed decisions about cannabis use–whether for yourself, for a loved one, or for a client. #MyCannabisIQ will help you stay in-the-know about cannabis, its side effects, and the risk factors to keep in mind. Ontario Patient Ombudsman Every experience matters. They will do everything they can to hear, understand and resolve your complaint, without taking sides. Working with you and the health sector organizations, they can help prevent the same issues from happening again to others and influence positive change in Ontario’s health care system. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Mental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem, experiencing the worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. Just like physical first aid is provided until medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate support is found or until the crisis is resolved. Find an upcoming course that suits your schedule. Partners for Planning (P4P) P4P empowers people with disabilities and their families with FREE resources to create meaningful lives and secure futures, firmly rooted in community. Teen Mental Health Our vision is to help improve the mental health of youth by the effective translation and transfer of scientific knowledge. Our model uses the best scientific evidence available to develop application-ready training programs, publications, tools and resources that can be applied across disciplines to enhance the understanding of adolescent mental health and mental disorders. Understanding Mental Disorders Your Guide to DSM-5 This is a guide for anyone who has been touched by mental illness. It provides understanding on what to expect, treatment options, and will help readers recognize symptoms, know when to seek help and get the right care. Featured disorders include autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorders, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder and schizophrenia.