Waitlists for certain mental health and addictions services have been cleared up.
Thunder Bay Counselling released a statement today that they’ve improved their staffing model along with services offered to eliminate waitlists.
Nancy Chamberlain is the CEO of Thunder Bay Counselling and says
Waiting times for addiction and mental health services are a key community health issue in Thunder Bay. When individuals wait too long for services, there are serious impacts to the person’s wellness and safety, and it also affects their families, workplaces and the broader community. Faster access to services is important for individual and community wellness, and it also reduces strains on emergency services and hospitals.
TBC report that 946 people in the Thunder Bay area accessed the addiction and mental health counselling, and this year they expect to exceed that amount.
Thunder Bay Counselling is currently offering the following programs and services at no cost:
- Alcohol & Drug Assessment.
- Pre-Treatment Stabilization.
- Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- Specialized Counselling and Case Management Services for:
- People receiving Opiate Replacement Therapies
- Pregnant or parenting women
- Youth and youth transitioning into adult services
- People involved with the justice or corrections systems
“If you or someone else is worried about your use of alcohol or drugs, please do not wait to get help that could save your life,” says Chamberlain.
More details about Thunder Bay Counselling can be found here.
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