2018 GUIDE
TO SERVICES & RESOURCES IN THE PETERBOROUGH REGION
ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM Mental Health & Addictions
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ADULT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (AOP) 705-876-5028 The Adult Outpatient Program serves people with serious and persistent mental illness who are 18 years old and older. Most patients are experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, and/or depression. Patients with other mental health diagnoses, such as psychosis or dementia, or who are younger than 18, are not referred to AOP, but rather are referred to other clinics in the hospital. This guide is intended for people receiving and waiting for PRHC Mental Health & Addictions services. It provides information about other services and self-care tools to complement, but not replace professional treatment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS NEED HELP NOW?.......................................................................................................4—5 MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS SERVICES...........................................6—7 PRIMARY CARE SERVICES IN THE PETERBOROUGH REGION....................................................................8—9 OTHER SERVICES IN TORONTO AND WHITBY........................................................................................10 RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON WEBSITES..................................................11—13 RECOMMENDED BOOKS.....................................................................................14—15 APPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH...........................................................................16—20
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NEED HELP NOW?
THESE RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE 24/ 7 CONNEX ONTARIO
Mental Health: 1-866-531-2600 Addictions: 1-800-565-8603 Problem Gambling: 1-888-230-3505 connexontario.ca These helplines provide health services information for people having problems with drugs, alcohol, mental illness or gambling.
FOUR COUNTY CRISIS
Crisis Support: 705-745-6484 Toll Free: 1-866-995-9933 cmhahkpr.ca/programs-services/fourcounty-crisis Crisis intervention support for people from Haliburton, Northumberland, Peterborough & the City of Kawartha Lakes. Mobile Crisis Intervention Workers provide assessment, supportive counseling, intervention and referral to community resources.
GOOD2TALK
KAWARTHA CRISIS SUPPORT
LAKERIDGE HEALTH PINEWOOD CENTRE (OSHAWA)
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1-866-925-5454 good2talk.ca Confidential helpline for mental health counseling and referrals for post-secondary students.
1-866-298-7778 kawarthasexualassaultcentre.com Confidential, unconditional and nonjudgmental support and information. 1-888-881-8878 lakeridgehealth.on.ca Supports for people who have drug, alcohol or gambling-related problems. 24-hour telephone crisis support, daily drop-in, groups for youth, adults and families, assessment and referrals to community treatment options, including Residential Withdrawal Management services (detox).
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PRHC EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
705-743-2121 www.prhc.on.ca PRHC provides unscheduled emergent, urgent and non-urgent patient care to 70,000 adults and children per year. It is the only emergency care facility located in Peterborough. ED staff assess and treat a complete range of patients from the region.
TELECARE DISTRESS CENTRE OF PETERBOROUGH
705-745-2273 telecarepeterborough.org A local call center which offers a nonjudgmental, confidential listening ear to anyone in need.
YWCA SUPPORT & CRISIS LINE
705-743-3526 1-800-461-7656 (domestic violence) Text:Â 705-991-0110 ywcapeterborough.org Primary focus is on safety, immediate protection from violence and abuse.
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MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS
SERVICES IN THE PETERBOROUGH REGION ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (AA)
CANADIAN MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY COUNSELING & RESOURCE CENTRE
ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY
FOUR CAST
HOSPICE PETERBOROUGH
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705-745-6111 peterboroughaa.org A twelve step recovery from alcoholism program offering a wide variety of meeting times, places and groups for men, women and youth.
705-748-6687 1-800-990-9956 cmhahkpr.ca Promotes and supports mental health recovery.
705-742-4258 ccrc-ptbo.com Offers short to mid term model of therapy for individuals, adult families, and couples.
705-749-6809 efryptbo.org Helps women avoid prison sentences and develop skills to prevent re-offending and further incarceration.
705-876-1292 1-800-461-1909 fourcast@fourcast.ca Offers professional counseling for anyone concerned about substance use and gambling. 705-742-4042 hospicepeterborough.org Hospice Peterborough supports individuals and families living with or affected by life-threatening illness and grief.
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JOHN HOWARD SOCIETY
NIIJKIWENDIDAA SERVICES
ONTARIO PROBLEM GAMBLING HELPLINE
PARN–YOUR COMMUNITY AIDS RESOURCE NETWORK
705-743-8331 johnhoward.on.ca/peterborough Provides prevention, education, reform, aftercare and treatment services for persons who are, or who have the potential to be involved in the Criminal Justice System.
705-741-0900 niijki.com Delivers healing services for Anishnaabekwewag and their families. 1-888-230-3505 problemgamblinghelpline.ca Free, anonymous and confidential service for problem gamblers, families, friends, co-workers and professionals.
705-749-9110 parn.ca Provides support to HIV–infected and HIV-affected individuals. Services include confidential counseling, peer support, practical help, referrals and needle exchange.
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PRIMARY CARE
SERVICES IN THE PETERBOROUGH REGION CAMPBELLFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
CURVE LAKE FIRST NATION
FLEMING COLLEGE
705-657-1544 curvelakefirstnation.ca Oshkiigmong MnoBmaadziwin Gaming (Health Centre) has on-site medical practitioners who are responsible for providing primary care to the community. 705-749-5527 Toll Free: 866-353-6464 x. 1527 flemingcollege.ca The goal of Fleming College’s Counseling Services is to support the success of students by promoting effective learning, growth and personal development.
GOOD DOCTORS
705-304-1034 gooddoctors.ca Our team of doctors and nurses believe that everyone should have access to quality healthcare, regardless of where you live.
HEALTH LOCAL
705-775-1516 health-local.com Primacy Medical Clinic is a walk–in clinic for people who do not have a family doctor.
HIAWATHA FIRST NATION
NORTHUMBERLAND HILLS HOSPITAL
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705-653-1140 cmh.ca Campbellford and District Community Mental Health Centre offers assessment, treatment, education and consultation services.
705-295-4421 hiawathafirstnation.com The L.I.F.E. Services Centre is home to Health and Social Programs for Hiawatha First Nation, the community’s Child Care Centre and the Elders Room. 905-377-9891 ext. 219 Toll Free: 1-888-294-7579 nhh.ca Community Mental Health Services assists adults who are experiencing a serious mental illness.
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ONTARIO HEALTH CARE CONNECT
PETERBOROUGH FAMILY HEALTH TEAM
ROSS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
TRENT UNIVERSITY
WOMENS HEALTH CARE CENTRE (WHCC)
360 NURSE PRACTITIONER-LED CLINIC
1-800-445-1822 hcc3.hcc.moh.gov.on.ca Health Care Connect refers Ontarians who don’t have a physician to a family health care provider who may be accepting new patients 705-740-8020 peterboroughfht.com Family physicians,nurse practitioners, mental health clinicians and other mental health professionals offer mental health, support and programming. There is a weekly Trans Care Clinic led by nurse practitioners, and supported by mental health clinicians, pharmacists and collaborating physicians. 705-324-6111 Toll Free: 1-800-510-7365 rmh.org Ross Memorial Hospital offers specialized mental health programs close to Lindsay. 705-748-1481 trentu.ca Student Health Services is a medical clinic for all registered part–time and full–time students at Trent’s Symons Campus. Appointments are required. 705-743-4132 Toll-free: 1-800-419-3111 prhc.on.ca/cms/women-s-health-care-centre WHCC provides quality health care services for women in Peterborough, Haliburton, and Northumberland Counties, and City of Kawartha Lakes. Staff offers information, support, counselling and treatment to help women prevent health problems and understand their choices when problems occur. 705-874-3900 360nursepractitionerledclinic.ca Nurses, nurse practitioners, social workers, dietitian and occasional pharmacist.
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OTHER SERVICES IN TORONTO AND WHITBY CAMH CENTRE FOR ADDICTION & MENTAL HEALTH
ONTARIO SHORES CENTRE FOR MENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES
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416-535-8501 Toll Free: 1-800-463-6273 camh.ca Centre for Addiction and Mental Health is the largest mental health and addictions teaching hospital and is located in Toronto, Ontario.
905-430-4055 Toll Free: 1-800-341-6323 ontarioshores.ca Provides range of specialized assessment and treatment for people living with complex and serious mental illness and is located in Whitby, Ontario.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON WEBSITES
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
adaa.org/finding-help/mobile-apps ADAA website has a really helpful selection of app reviews and ratings.
ANXIETY BC
anxietybc.com/adults Promotes awareness and supports access to evidenced-based resources and treatment for anxiety.
ANXIETY DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO
anxietydisordersontario.ca Focus is on experiences and perspectives of people with anxiety.
BLACK DOG INSTITUTE CADDRA: CANADIAN ADHA RESOURCE ALLIANCE
CANADIAN COLLABORATIVE MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE DBT SELF HELP
blackdoginstitute.org.au Dedicated to understanding, preventing and treating mental illness.
caddra.ca Canadian ADHA Resource Alliance is an independent, non-profit, resource organization for medical, healthcare and research professionals with an interest in the field of ADHD.
shaed-care.ca/cchmi-toolkits Offers toolkits with expert guidance from consumers, families and caregivers.
dbtselfhelp.com This website is for people who are seeking information about DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy). This site was written primarily by people who have been through DBT, not DBT professionals.
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HERETOHELP
INTERNATIONAL BIPOLAR FOUNDATION
MINDING OUR BODIES
MOOD DISORDERS ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO MOODGYM
MOODJUICE
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heretohelp.bc.ca Heretohelp is a website of the BC Partners for Mental Health and Addictions Information. The BC Partners are group of seven leading provincial mental health and addictions non profit agencies.
ibpf.org The International Bipolar Foundation supports people with bipolar disorder through research, promotes care and support resources and erases stigma through education.
mindingourbodies.ca Minding Our Bodies promotes physical activity and healthy eating for people with serious mental illness.
mooddisorders.ca/fact-sheets Offers on-line support solutions.
moodgym.com.au MoodGYM is an interactive self-help book which helps you to learn and practice skills to help prevent and manage symptoms of depression and anxiety. Mood GYM provides self-help training in cognitive behavior therapy. You must purchase an annual subscription (about $40 CND) to register.
moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk Website helps you think about emotional problems and work towards solving them.
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NATIONAL NETWORK FOR MENTAL HEALTH
ONTARIO ASSOCIATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION SFU - CENTRE FOR APPLIED RESEARCH IN MENTAL HEALTH
SUNNYBROOK HEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE
nnmh.ca National Network for Mental Health is founded on the principles of inclusion, informed choice and respect for each person’s individuality.
ospn.ca/index.php/helpful-links Links communities, organizations and individuals to encourage suicide prevention.
sfu.ca/carmha Centre for Applied Research in Mental Health (CARMHA) at Simon Fraser University has tools ad resources on its website.
www.sunnybrook.ca/ F.W. Thompson Anxiety Disorder Clinic has a good section for people looking specifically for OCD and related disorders information.
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RECOMMENDED BOOKS
ANTIDEPRESSANT SKILLS AT WORK CHOOSING TO LIVE: HOW TO DEFEAT SUICIDE THROUGH COGNITIVE THERAPY FEELING GOOD
By Thomas E. Ellis PsyD & Cory F. Newman PhD Another conversational book with practical help for suicidal persons.
By David Burns Feeling Good was rated #1-out of a list of 1000 books–as the most frequently recommended self-help book on depression in the USA.
GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER WORKBOOK
By M. Robichaud & M. Dugas A comprehensive CBT guide for coping with uncertainty, worry and fear.
GETTING OVER OCD
By J. Abramowitz A 10 step workbook to taking back your life.
HEALTHY LIVING WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER
HOW I STAYED ALIVE WHEN MY BRAIN WAS TRYING TO KILL ME: ONE PERSON’S GUIDE TO SUICIDE PREVENTION MIND OVER MOOD
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By Dan Bilsker, Merv Gilbert & Joti Samra An on–line self care manual by practitioners with expertise in workplace mental health and addictions.
By The International Bipolar Foundation A world of hope, resources and support.
By Susan Rose Blauner A very practical survival guide by an actual survivor.
By Dennis Greenberger & Christine A. Padesky Teaches skills and principles used in cognitive behavioral therapy.
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OUT OF THE NIGHTMARE: RECOVERY FROM DEPRESSION AND SUICIDAL PAIN SUICIDE: THE FOREVER DECISION
By David L. Conroy, PhD This is a book attempts to wash away the stigma of suicide and helps in opening the door to a real way out of the nightmare.
By Paul G. Quinnett, PhD Frank and helpful conversation with a Therapist who cares.
STOP WALKING ON EGGSHELLS
By Paul Mason & Randi Kreger Taking your life back when someone you care about has borderline personality disorder
THE ANXIETY AND PHOBIA WORKBOOK
By Edmund Bourne The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook can help readers recover from generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, specific phobias, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other anxiety related issues.
THE DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY SKILLS WORKBOOK
By Matthew McKay, Ph.D., Jeffrey C. Wood, Psy.D.,Jeffery Brantley, MD Practical DBT exercises for learning mindfulness, interpersonal, effectiveness, emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
THE MINDFULNESS & ACCEPTANCE WORKBOOK FOR ANXIETY
By J.P. Forsyth & G.H. Eifert A guide to breaking free from anxiety, phobias and worry.
THE PTSD WORKBOOK
By Mary Beth Williams and Solil Poijula Simple, effective techniques for overcoming traumatic stress symptoms.
WHEN PANIC ATTACKS
By David Burns When panic attacks shows you how to overcome every conceivable form of anxiety.
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APPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH *note: not all apps are free
ANXIETY RELIEVER
BE SAFE
BEST SLEEP HYGIENE
BUDDHIFY
CALM
. CBTI COACH FOR SLEEP
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This app provides techniques to help manage anxiety, including calming audio sessions, evaluating thinking patterns, identifying triggers and tracking thoughts and improvements. *find this app on iTunes Be Safe is an app that aims to help young adults in making a decision about seeking help in a crisis. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play This app allows you to track your current sleep hygiene habits, and generates a list of additional sleep hygiene recommendations that can be added to your routine to increase quality sleep. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play
This app uses the concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify, track, and break the cycle of negative and distressing thoughts. This app also uses concepts of Mindfulness to promote relaxation. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play Meditation is recommended by top psychologists and mental health experts to help you de-stress. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play
This app uses the theory behind Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. It teaches users to develop positive sleep routines, and to improve sleep environments. It also reviews strategies proven to improve sleep and reduce symptoms of insomnia. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play
APPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH *note: not all apps are free
CBT THOUGHT RECORD DIARY
DBT DIARY CARD AND SKILLS COACH
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Do you feel like you’re stressed, anxious, sad, frustrated, or unmotivated? The centerpiece of cognitive-behavioral therapy is changing your emotions by identifying negative and distorted thinking patterns. With a thought diary, you can document your negative emotions, analyze flaws in your thinking, and reevaluate your thoughts. It may even help you recognize ways to deal with your negative behaviors and emotions. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play DBT Diary Card is the only DBT iPhone app designed and created by a licensed and DBT intensively trained psychologist. *find this app on iTunes
DBT SELF-HELP & DIARY CARD
The DBT Self-help & Diary Card app teaches skills to help manage overwhelming emotions, break destructive behaviors, develop healthy relationships, be more focused in the present moment and increase your quality of life. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play
DEPRESSION CBT SELF HELP GUIDE
This app uses the concept of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you challenge the inaccurate thoughts which may be playing a role in your depression. The app also suggests helpful behaviors that may work to reduce the intensity of your distressing emotions. *find this app on Google Play
E-MOODS: BIPOLAR MOOD TRACKER HEADSPACE
Start tracking and take control of your mood and other symptoms. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play This app reviews meditation and mindfulness exercises that will help reduce feelings of stress. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play
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APPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH...continued *note: not all apps are free
MINDFIT
MINDSHIFT
MOODTRACK DIARY: SOCIAL MOOD TRACKER
MOODKIT
MOODTOOLS DEPRESSION AID
PERSONAL ZEN
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Mindfit gives you techniques that motivates you to achieve your goals, change your thought patterns and keep your mind fit. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play MindShift is an app designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play Graph your moods on the fly. Track as little or as often as you want , whenever you want (at home, on the go, and even without Internet!), and look back to see your moods over weeks, months, and years to learn about yourself and live better. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play MoodKit is a one-of-a-kind app designed to help you apply effective strategies of professional psychology to your everyday life. *find this app on iTunes This app uses the concept of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help you challenge the inaccurate thoughts which may be playing a role in your depression. The app also suggests helpful behaviors that may work to reduce the intensity of your distressing emotions. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play Personal Zen is clinically proven to reduce stress by JUST playing a fun game. Built by a team of leading neuroscientists and mobile developers, playing Personal Zen actually retrains your brain to lower stress and anxiety. Just like exercising for physical health, we can exercise our brain for better mental health and wellness *find this app on iTunes
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PACIFICA: ANXIETY, STRESS & DEPRESSION RELIEF
PTSD COACH CANADA
SELF-HELP FOR ANXIETY MANAGEMENT
This app uses the concepts of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify, track, and break the cycle of negative and distressing thoughts. This app also uses concepts of Mindfulness to promote relaxation. *find this app on iTunes
This app provides information about PTSD, allows you to track symptoms, and suggests easy-to-use tools to help you handle stress symptoms. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play
This app provides a range of self–help methods that work to reduce anxiety. Ways to challenge anxiety provoking thoughts are explained, and ways to incorporate relaxation techniques to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety are reviewed. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play
STOP BREATHE & THINK
Check in with how you’re feeling and try short activities tuned to your emotions. *find this app on Google Play
STOP PANIC & ANXIETY SELF–HELP
This app will assist you in managing symptoms of panic, and will help you develop skills to challenge fearful thinking. *find this app on Google Play
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APPS FOR MENTAL HEALTH ...continued *note: not all apps are free
SUICIDE SAFETY PLAN
SUPER BETTER
VIRTUAL HOPE BOX
This app is designed to support those dealing with suicidal thoughts and help prevent suicide. *find this app on iTunes
Super Better increases resilience – the ability to stay strong, motivated and optimistic even in the face of difficult obstacles. *find this app on iTunes & Google Play
The Virtual Hope Box contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction and positive thinking. *find this app on Google Play
Please Note: Please use caution with features that allow users to connect with one another or share information. Your privacy and the quality of advice cannot be ensured. Not all mental and self-help apps are based on sound research and are often designed to be used with support from a mental health professional. Visit www.psyberguide.org for professional reviews and ratings of these apps to help you find a reliable app that suits your needs.
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Please report any inaccuracies in this booklet at: 705-743-2121, x 3733
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Guided by you · Doing it right · Depend on us www.prhc.on.ca Peterborough Regional Health Centre 1 Hospital Drive, Peterborough, ON K9J 7C6
Forms #6203, January 2018