[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(244,248,248,0.9)” background_image=”https:\/\/cmhavernon.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Dot-Background.png” background_size=”initial” background_position=”center_left” background_blend=”lighten” bottom_divider_height=”50px” bottom_divider_repeat=”1x” bottom_divider_color_tablet=”” bottom_divider_color_phone=”” bottom_divider_color_last_edited=”on|desktop” animation_style=”fade” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#999999″ global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Having a family member with a mental illness can be stressful, and the whole family can be affected by their loved one\u2019s illness. Our family support services are here to help, free of charge.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThe Family Support Program at CMHA makes me feel heard.\u00a0 It is a place to go where I can learn to cope with my challenges around mental illness in my family.\u201d \u2013 Susan<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n For more information, contact Jenn Millan at 250.260.3233 or email jenn.millan@cmhavernon.ca<\/a>. Family Support services are located at The People Place 300 \u2013 3402 27th Avenue Vernon, BC.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” animation_style=”fade” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tabs module_class=”vertical-tabs1″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_tab title=”Family Advisory Committee Application” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Canadian Mental Health Association Vernon & District Branch<\/strong> is currently developing a Youth Integrated Service Hub. This service hub will bring together multiple services under one roof, making access to support for the North Okanagan’s youth more accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n Voices of young people, families and caregivers will come together to collaborate on a safe and inclusive space, in addition to programming offered within the Youth Integrated Services Hub so that young people can access mental health and substance use care and resources they deserve.<\/span><\/p>\n Our Family Advisory Committee will help CMHA Vernon uplift voices of youth, families and caregivers to provide input to inform decision-making to develop a meaningful and accessible space for youth, families and caregivers to receive integrated care for mental health and substance use supports here in the North Okanagan.<\/p>\n Willingness to share feedback on your experience as a family member helping your child\/youth access mental health services in the North Okanagan (current or past experience welcome)<\/p>\n Ability to commit to meeting once per month until March 2024 (Monthly meetings will be held on the 4th<\/sup> Tuesday of every month)<\/p>\n We are eager to hear from family members who support or have supported a person under the age of 25 in the past in Vernon\u2019s mental health system. <\/span><\/p>\n Questions? Contact jenn.millan@cmhavernon.ca<\/a><\/p>\n To join the Family Advisory Committee, please fill out the below. Downloadable PDF version available\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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