COVID-19 Resources

Mental Health & Addictions Online, Phone, and Text-based Supports

Converting Mental Health Walk-in Clinics to “Call-in Clinics”

No appointment or referral is required. When you call a Call-in Clinic you will speak to a registered mental health therapist for 45-60 minutes. There is no cost for this service.

The Call-in clinic therapist may also refer you to Community Mental Health or to programs such as the Strongest Families Program, ICAN Adult anxiety program or Behavioural Support Team.

Where can I access a mental health Call-in clinic?

Montague

Community Mental Health (for individuals 16 and older)
Telephone: (902) 838-0960  -

• Thursday:  4 – 8 p.m.

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Charlottetown

Richmond Centre (for individuals 16 and older)
Telephone: (902) 368-4430

• Tuesday:  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Thursday:  10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

McGill Centre (for individuals 16 and older)
Telephone: (902) 368-4911

• Friday:  1 – 5 p.m.

• Saturday:  1 – 5 p.m.

• Sunday:  1 – 5 p.m.

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Summerside

Prince County Hospital
Telephone: (902) 888-8180

• Monday:  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  

• Wednesday:  9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

O'Leary

O’Leary Health Centre
Telephone: (902) 853-8670

• Wednesday:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.   

Introducing Addictions Services Call-in Clinics

Effective March 18, 2020, Addictions Services will be introducing call-in clinics for immediate support for substance use and gambling. You will speak with an addictions counsellor for 45-60 minutes. There is no cost for this service. The call-in clinic counsellor may also refer you to other services for more support.

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Provincial Addictions Treatment Facility

Telephone: (902) 368-4120

• Wednesday: 9 am – 12 noon

• Thursday:  1 pm – 4 pm

Summerside

Telephone: (902) 888-8180

• Tuesday:  1 pm – 4 pm

• Thursday:  9 am – 12 noon    

E-mental health and Telehealth Supports

Strongest Families Programs

Strongest Families Institute provides evidence-based services to children and families seeking help for mental health and other issues impacting health and well-being. We provide timely care to families by teaching skills through distance coaching – supporting families over the phone and Internet in their own homes. Strongest Families provides family-centered care that is customized to their needs.

Programs are designed to support children and youth from 3-17 years of age. Our effective and clinically tested modules include support for:

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

• Oppositional Defiance Disorder

• Anxiety Disorders

• Nighttime Bedwetting

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How do the programs work?

Participants learn helpful skills with guidance from trained coaches who provide regular telephone and Internet support, along with the use of resources such as handbooks, online tools, and demonstration media.

There is no wait time for the online programming and telehealth services. Your family will not need to leave the home or travel to take part.

You can be referred to the program through your primary care provider or community mental health services by calling: 902-368-4430 There is no registration cost or fee.

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ICAN Adult Anxiety Program

This program educates adults about anxiety and guides them as they learn skills to overcome their anxiety, excessive worry and how to cope with major life stressors. This program provides adults with a manual or access to a secure website, videos, relaxation audio clips, daily anxiety tracker, a supporter guide, and weekly telephone support from a coach. Adults can receive weekly telephone coaching support through either one on one coaching, or through a group-based program with other adults who share similar challenges. This program is effective at decreasing anxiety and stress; and increasing confidence and independence

The program is available free of charge to Island residents and individuals can self-refer online https://login.strongestfamilies.com/folder/1963/.

Family Service PEI Online Group Counselling

Family Service PEI is offering free group counselling for Islanders experiencing high anxiety due to COVID-19.  The secure online group counselling is available for adults, youth, and children.  Sessions will take place via video conferencing with a maximum of four (4) people per session.  The counselling sessions appear to have a CBT focus, targeting anxious thoughts and learning coping strategies, for instance.  Health PEI and Mental Health and Addictions  are covering the cost of the sessions through their existing budgets.

Anyone interested in this service may e-mail the following address: 

register@familyservice.pe.ca