Mental Health & Wellness Program
Caring for your mental health is a journey, not a destination, and the path is gentler when you don’t have to walk it alone.
Talk to Angel
Angel, our Mental Health & Wellness Clinician, offers FREE support, in person or virtual.
Email: mentalhealth@ccfrs.ca
Office: 250-547-0089
Fax: 250-547-0059
In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 9-8-8, any time, day or night. In an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Are you or someone you know struggling?
We offer FREE wrap-around services to support individuals and families in Cherryville who are navigating mental health and/or substance use.
Both in-person and virtual appointments are available. Angel is flexible in offering days and times that fit your schedule. Simply book an intake appointment to talk further.
We can help with
- Mental health
- Substance use
- Stress
- Managing emotions and mood swings
- Grief
- Suicidal thoughts
- Feelings of loneliness and isolation
- Changes in behaviour or behavioural outbursts
How we can help
Our Mental Health & Wellness services include:
- One-to-one support, both practical and emotional
- Information and referral
- System navigation
- Help connecting with autism and developmental supports and services
- Circle of care and family support
- Grief support
- Suicide risk assessment and care planning
- Support groups
- Harm reduction and safer supplies
- Psychoeducation
Groups and events
Peer support groups
We offer a variety of in-person peer support groups for adults and youth on a rotating basis, giving people a chance to connect with others, share experiences and gain support.
The best way to stay informed about upcoming groups is our Youth & Family Facebook page.
24/7 youth group chat, ages 12 to 17
A space for teens to express themselves, get support, and connect with a mental health professional, any time of day.
Events and workshops
We host community events and training workshops to support learning about mental health and substance use, enhance community connection, promote harm reduction, and raise awareness of local resources.
Watch our Youth & Family Facebook page for upcoming events.
Eligibility
Our Mental Health & Wellness services are available to:
- All Cherryville residents
- Individuals of all ages
- Individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use conditions
- Individuals impacted by friends or family with mental health and/or substance use conditions
- Individuals who want to learn more about mental health, substance use, harm reduction, suicide prevention, anti-oppressive language and supporting others
Certain support groups may have different eligibility requirements.
How to get connected
Individuals and families: contact Angel at 250-550-8409 or mentalhealth@ccfrs.ca, or complete our referral form.
Professionals and healthcare providers: refer an individual or family you work with using our referral form.
You can also fax the completed form to 250-547-0059 or email it to mentalhealth@ccfrs.ca.
Free counselling for youth, with CMHA and Foundry
We have partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Foundry to offer in-person and virtual counselling for youth in our community and their families.
CMHA: free in-person counselling
For youth aged 12 to 24 and their families in Cherryville, experiencing challenges with:
- General mental health concerns
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Relationships
- Identity
Contact us to learn more or get connected with CMHA’s counselling services.
Foundry: free virtual services
For youth in BC aged 12 to 24 and their caregivers, including:
- Mental health counselling
- Substance use support and counselling
- Indigenous-specific services and support
- Peer support and groups
- Physical and sexual health care services
Download the Foundry BC app to get connected today!
Working together
We are part of the North Okanagan Rural Response Initiative, funded by the Government of Canada through Health Canada’s Emergency Treatment Fund. In partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association, Whitevalley Community Resource Centre and local Indigenous partners, our goal is to deliver trauma-informed outreach to Cherryville residents of all ages, removing barriers to access and reducing stigma.