The program provides therapy to bereaved individuals who are at risk of complex grief/trauma (up to two years after the death). Facilitated support groups based on type of death or relationship to the deceased offer peer support and education which promote understanding of grieving process, as well as learning and implementation of healthy coping strategies. […]Continue readingAdult Bereavement
Our Services
The Canadian Mental Health Association provides recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. Follow the links below for details.
Bounce Back
Children’s Bereavement (Griefworks)
Griefworks is a community-based program designed to address loss experienced by children and adolescents up to 18 years of age. Services include: Activity-based therapy for children and youth. Structured therapy for individuals experiencing traumatic and/or complicated grief. Therapeutic groups for similarly aged children who have experienced the death of a loved one. Caregiver support and […]Continue readingChildren’s Bereavement (Griefworks)
CMHA Health Centre
The CMHA Health Centre offers high quality care to residents living in Windsor and Essex County. An inter-professional group of health care practitioners, including Family Physicians and Nurse Practitioners provide health care in an integrated, respectful and holistic environment. The focus of the health team is on disease management and prevention, rehabilitation, and health promotion. […]Continue readingCMHA Health Centre
Community Treatment Orders (CTO)
The program assists individuals by providing treatment, care and supervision in the community instead of a longer stay in hospital or as an alternative to being hospitalized. The CTO plan identifies what the person and their supports (e.g. family, friends, and health care professionals) must do to help them stay well and out of hospital. […]Continue readingCommunity Treatment Orders (CTO)
Concurrent Program
The Concurrent Program provides ongoing support to individuals who are experiencing substance use and mental health issues. The program currently offers individual and group support. Individual Support Counsellors provide up to 6 sessions of 1 to 1 support, which are tailored to meet the clients where they are in their recovery journey. Staff focus on […]Continue readingConcurrent Program
Coordinated Access
In partnership with Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare, individuals who utilize the Crisis & Mental Wellness Centre will receive prompt and responsive access to appropriate services and will be supported during wait-times for these services. Coordinated Access provides a “no wrong door” to mental health services by offering comprehensive assessments for individuals experiencing mental health issues and […]Continue readingCoordinated Access
Counselling & Treatment Program for Depression & Anxiety
The Counselling and Treatment program provides one to one counselling and/or treatment and psycho-educational groups for individuals with mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression with the goal of symptom reduction, improved coping and wellness. The type of treatment (individual and/or group), treatment modality (i.e. CBT) as well as number of sessions and length of stay […]Continue readingCounselling & Treatment Program for Depression & Anxiety
Dual Diagnosis
The Dual Diagnosis program provides services to individuals who have a pre-existing developmental disability, and mental illness. The program psychiatrist assists in consultations and follow-up recommendations for treatment for individuals requiring this service. Assessment, Information, education and referral services, Support, coordinate services and links to resources that an individual may need, Service plan based on […]Continue readingDual Diagnosis
Early Intervention
The Early Psychosis and Intervention Program provides early identification, assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing first-episode psychosis. The focus of this program is upon minimizing the impact of disruption to a young person’s functioning and to enhance psychological and social development. Supports are focused upon maintaining or returning to educational, vocational and social activities. Support […]Continue readingEarly Intervention