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Mental Health and Addictions nurses’ program launches back-to-school awareness campaign in Champlain region Champlain CCAC
Community - A new team of dedicated mental health and addictions nurses will provide mental health and addiction supports and services to children and youth in eight district school boards across the Champlain region. Educators in Ontario rank mental health and substance abuse as a critical issue for school systems. With students going back to school, the Champlain Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) Mental Health and Addictions Nurses are ready to help them and their families by: • Meeting with students one-on-one in school or at home • Providing mental health and addictions education to students, families and school staff • Medication monitoring and support • Linking students to mental health and addictions services in the community • Connecting with
family doctors and schools. Back-to-school time can be a stressful adjustment period for youth and their families. Our focus is to connect with students early—as issues start to develop—to link them to the appropriate resources in their school or community,. says Ron Merkley, Registered Nurse, Champlain CCAC Mental Health and Addictions program. The program builds on the role CCACs currently play in connecting people with the care they need, based on comprehensive assessments and care planning, while supporting coordinated and integrated care delivery. “We look forward to working with our partners in the mental health field to support students. We know that 70 per cent of mental health issues begin during childhood or adolescence. Our specialized Mental Health and Addictions Nurses have the expertise to make a difference in young lives,” says Gilles
Lanteigne, CEO, Champlain CCAC. During back-to-school season, the Champlain CCAC is also raising awareness about mental health resources available to children and youth on its Champlain Healthline website. For more information about the Mental Health and Addictions Nursing program, follow the Champlain CCAC on Facebook and Twitter. BACKGROUNDER
Students sometimes face immense social and educational pressures both at home and at school. These pressures can result in mental health or addictions issues that may be difficult to manage on their own. Or, these stresses can be more difficult to manage because of a pre-existing mental health issue. The Champlain Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) has introduced a new program in collaboration with
school boards and community partners to support students with mental health and addictions issues to stay in school and succeed. SUPPORTING KIDS AND TEENS AT SCHOOL
Schools are at the forefront of dealing with mental health and addictions issues experienced by children and youth. We work with school boards to first identify those in need of care, and then provide supports for the schools attended by these students. The services offered by the nurses complement the programs already provided through schools and communitybased mental health and addictions organizations. How can Mental Health and Addictions Nurses help? We focus on the success of students with mental health or addictions issues, helping them to thrive at school, remain in school, or suc-
cessfully transition back to school after being in hospital. We work together with school boards, teachers and community-based organizations to support students and their families as they deal with mental health and addictions issues. This support might include: • Meeting with students one-on-one at home or at school • Providing mental health and addictions education to students and their families • Providing short-term therapy • Connecting with the family doctor and school • Helping students understand their medications • Assistance in transitioning back to school from a hospital or other health institution • Connecting students to mental health and addictions services in the community • Assisting students in coping with mental health and addictions is-
sues • Providing tools to stay in school, thrive in school, and manage the future with success WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE SERVICES?
Mental Health and Addictions Nursing is available to children and youth that may have mild to complex mental health and/or substance abuse issues. As well, this program supports students who are transitioning back to school
from the hospital or other care setting. Access to this program is available by referral, through local school boards, and anyone can make a referral to the CCAC. To find out more about Mental Health and Addictions Nursing, contact 3102222, or 1-800-538-0520, or visit: www.champlainccac.ca For additional information on community services and educational resources, please go to: www.champlainhealthline.ca.
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Community - What To Do With The Kids will hold its first Leadership Program at the Renfrew Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 28. WTDWTK Self Esteem I is designed to give kids in the Ottawa Valley the skills they need to combat bullying but to grow into healthy and happy adults. Parents in the Ottawa Valley are encouraged to sign up their kids ages 13 to 16 for this day-long program. The cost is $50. WTDWTK programs are supported by the Renfrew Chamber of Commerce who recognizes the importance of having these types of programs in the Ottawa Valley. “What To Do With The Kids believes that bullying will never go away,” says a recent news release. “Bullying is not acceptable, especially in our schools but bullying
does not end with graduation. Bullies in school eventually become bosses, managers, supervisors, co-workers and sometimes husband and wives.” WTDWTK says its leadership program is “designed to give kids the skills they need to deal with bullying now. A kid with high self-esteem and confidence will develop into a confident and productive member of society which is important in surviving the pressures associated with bullying.” Registration is available at www. whattodowiththekids.com/leadership or contact Brian Presley at 613-2767739. The Sept. 28 program runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the Renfrew Public Library, contact Maggie Murdock at 613-432-8151 or email mmurdock@renfrew.library. on.ca.
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