Mental Wellness Centre
Registered Name: South Okanagan Similkameen Mental Wellness Society
Business No: 892248675RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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We offer support for any family members/friends having a loved one in recovery from a mental illness during office hours & by appointment
Our Mission
As the Mental Wellness Centre, we are dedicated to creating a caring community when a person has a mental illness by supporting each other, educating the public, raising funds for research and advocating for better services for people with mental illness.
About the Mental Wellness Centre
The Mental Wellness provides support and education for people with mental illness, as well as for their families and friends.
o Family Support groups or individual family support
o Family Recovery Journey education course for adults who have a family member or friend with mental illness
o Kids in Control education course for children and Teens in Control for youth who have a parent or other close family member with a mental illness
o Resource Library for individuals, loved ones, and community members
o Community education to combat stigma and discrimination
o Peer Support groups or individual peer support
o Increase public awareness and understanding of mental illness through education and partnership presentations
o Collaborate with other agencies and government on behalf of people with mental illness for better legislation and services
o Promote research into the causes, treatment, and ultimate cure of mental illness
