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KELOWNA: New Service at MHSU

Hello everyone!  There is a new service at Kelowna Mental Health and Substance Use called Walk-In Counselling.  It is available (free) on Mon-Wed-Fri 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, and Tue-Thu 1 PM-3 PM. 

Also, MHSU’s Access program (formerly called Intake) is available Mon-Fri from 9 AM-12 PM.  See information below, and attached sheets.

Walk-In Counselling:

Allows people to come in that day and receive counselling.   They can also return to that service anytime they feel necessary.  Clients end up becoming attached to a service and not necessarily one clinician.  This is not taking the place of other services, but creating a continuum of counselling services.  The approach is strengths based and looks to help clients focus on successes and empowering them to focus strategically on one main issue that day, just like you might do with a doctor at a walk in clinic.  One of the misunderstandings of this service is that clients “only get one session.“   It’s more of an approach of “one session at a time” in this particular service.   Clients are welcome to return as much as they want or ask for traditional counselling services.

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pdf icon Walk-in-services-June-2016.pdf

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Reminder: Presentation for People with Diversabilities – Thursday, June 2, 2016

 Hello everyone, the free presentation by Nancy Ward from Oklahoma City for individuals is being held this Thursday (June 2) – those interested can contact Margaret Milsom to attend.  See her note below!

Hello,

     Just a reminder about the free presentation for people with diversabilities being held this Thursday, June 2nd from 12:00 – 3:00. (ATTACHED)  The topic is “Building Networks with and for Each Other”.  This presentation will give opportunity for the people we support to network with each other and improve their self advocacy skills, which in turn improves their quality of life. 
 
     It would be appreciated if you could inform people with diversabilities you support about this presentation on June 2nd, by Nancy Ward from Oklahoma City.  Nancy is a remarkable presenter who will share her story and help expand the knowledge and importance of self advocacy.  It will also be a time for people from two countries, with a common purpose to get together and network, which is a positive thing.
 
     Please let me know by Wednesday, June 1st who would like to register.  Support workers may attend with people they support. 
 
Thanks,
 
Margaret Milsom
Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society
 
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Reminder: Presentation for People with Diversabilities – Thursday, June 2, 2016

Hello everyone, the free presentation by Nancy Ward from Oklahoma City for individuals is being held this Thursday (June 2) – those interested can contact Margaret Milsom to attend.  See her note below!

Hello,
     Just a reminder about the free presentation for people with diversabilities being held this Thursday, June 2nd from 12:00 – 3:00. (ATTACHED)  The topic is “Building Networks with and for Each Other”.  This presentation will give opportunity for the people we support to network with each other and improve their self advocacy skills, which in turn improves their quality of life. 
     It would be appreciated if you could inform people with diversabilities you support about this presentation on June 2nd, by Nancy Ward from Oklahoma City.  Nancy is a remarkable presenter who will share her story and help expand the knowledge and importance of self advocacy.  It will also be a time for people from two countries, with a common purpose to get together and network, which is a positive thing.
     Please let me know by Wednesday, June 1st who would like to register.  Support workers may attend with people they support. 
Thanks,
Margaret Milsom
Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society
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Registration Reminder: 2016 Home Share Provider & Community Conference – Friday, June 3rd

Hi everyone, the registration for next Friday’s Conference is this week – those interested can contact Margaret.  See her note below!

Dear Fellow Home Share Providers and Community Partners,
I want to remind you that the registration deadline for the Annual Home Share Provider Conference is this upcoming Friday. This years conference focuses on ‘Improving Quality of Life’ which is especially relevant to your professional expertise. 
If you have not already registered, there are still ten spaces available. Thank you for taking the time to RSVP for this important training event and I look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Yours sincerely,
Margaret Milsom
Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society
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Okanagan – ANNUAL FREE COPCS BBQ , May 28th

Hi everyone, COPCS is hosting their Family BBQ for Kelowna- and Penticton-area members.  Check it out!

Dear COPCS Member(s),

Just a reminder that the COPCS Free Family BBQ in Kelowna will be on Saturday, May 28th from 12:00 – 3:00pm . (Invitation Attached)
Please RSVP how many in your family can attend as we will be purchasing the food next week.  Look forward to seeing you on the 28th! 
For those of you who have already confirmed please disregard this email.

Take Care,
Margaret Milsom
Central Okanagan Professional Caregivers Society 
                                                                                                                   

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