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Prince Rupert

Mental Health & Addictions Services

300 - 3rd Avenue West

Prince Rupert, BC  V8J 1L4

Phone: 250-622-6310

Fax: 250-622-6319

 

Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert

Alcohol and Drug Program

Colleen Fines, Alcohol & Drug Counselor

744 Fraser Street

Prince Rupert,BC

Office Phone: 250-627-1717 x 34 Fax: 250-627-7533

E-mail: colleenfines@friendshiphouse.ca

Hours of operation: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

We offer the following services:

Clinical services (Assessment,    Treatment)                    

Groups/Courses

Referrals to outside agencies, residential treatment programs, supportive recovery programs, etc. as well as local contacts for support systems

Also in our community: women’s supportive recovery program (local transition house)

The Friendship House Alcohol and Drug Program offers one –to-one counseling for individuals suffering from substance misuse as well as for those who are affected by someone else’s substance misuse.  The program is accessible through self-referral or by being referred through another agency.  The counselor works with the individual holistically through meeting the client’s personal goals and place of pain, also offers referrals to detox or residential treatment programs according to the individual’s wishes.

Our program offers a Friday night Family Drop-In; all ages are welcome – snacks, crafts.  Also facilitates All Nations, One Heart Dance Group; open to all of all nations, instructed by respected Elder who provides her knowledge in regalia making, stories and dances

Please copy this questionnaire to your community partners and ask if they are willing to allow their contact information to be posted on the website (Friendship Centres, HIV/AIDS programs, Positive Living, Needles Exchanges, MCFD, Public Health, Transition Houses, First Nation Bands, Crisis Lines, etc )

BC Schizophrenia Society

Terrace Office

3212 Emerson Street

Terrace BC V8G 2R8

Office phone:      250-635-8206 Fax:   250-635-8206

Toll-free:          1-866-326-7877

Email:     bcssterr@telus.net

Web:       www.bcss.org

Hours of operation:          Flexible; please call for appointment

The BC Schizophrenia Society partners with the Northern Health Authority to improve the quality of life for family members/caregivers and individuals affected by ANY mental illness and/or addiction  (including schizophrenia, psychosis, bipolar, depression, anxiety, addiction and concurrent disorders) through PEER support, education and advocacy.

Individuals can refer themselves or be referred by others.  Our services are offered free of charge.

We offer:

  • Groups/courses
  • Educational resources  (books/videos) and opportunities
  • Strengthening Families Together family education program
  • Family Support Groups
  • Family Support On-Line Forums
  • Public Partnership Education Presentations on ANY mental illness and/or addiction topic with consumer, family member and service provider presenters

 

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