Wellness – Mental Health & Addictions

Will facilitate topics of mental health and addictions for the community’s education and awareness that allows people in the community to see how to remove barriers and choose a healthy lifestyle.

Cultural and/or western-based methods most appropriate in the education of the community.  Traditional and seasonal celebrations will be utilized and aligned with healthy lifestyle choices.

Clinical

  • Assist individuals/families through case management model (intake, assessments and develop a plan of care)
  • Provide one on one counselling
  • Develop and facilitate therapeutic support groups
  • Complete necessary referrals
  • Advocacy
  • Crisis intervention and support

Programs

  • Workshops and information session relating to Mental Health and Addiction such as
    • Anger Management
    • Responsible Gambling Strategy
    • Harm Reduction
    • Self-Care
  • Assist with Community Events
  • Individual / Family Activities/Events such as
    • National Addiction Awareness Week
    • World Mental Health Day

Helpful Links

YWCA Sudbury Cedar Place -Run by Salvation Army Voices for Women -Sudbury’s Sexual Assult Centre Monarch Recovery Services

Helpful Resources

List of Local Contacts

Mental Health Supports for Educators, Parents, and Students

Wellness Coordinators can be reached at:

Mental Health Coordinator: mentalhealth.coordinator@wlfn.com               
Addictions Coordinator: 705-690-7819 or addictions.coordinator@wlfn.com

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