“I have been given strategies to try
in dealing with conflict issues that
have arisen because my loved one
has mental health issues.”
Family Support
When a family member is experiencing mental illness, it can be an overwhelming and complex experience. The Family Support
program provides services to family members of those living with mental illness, including: one-on-one and family counselling,
drop-in peer support, Capable Carers psycho-educational group as well as telephone and e-mail support and referrals. The
Family Support program provides assistance, education and information to help individuals learn how to support a family
member or friend living with a mental illness. Participants also learn communication and self-care techniques and can receive
counselling and education about mental disorders and the resources available.
BY THE NUMBERS:
77
family members received 388 hours of oneon-one, couple or family counseling and indirect
service
100%
of survey respo