About Penticton Mental Wellness Centre Family Support Peer Support
Penticton Branch Services Offered
- Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression, Anxiety Disorders Mental Illness Family & Peer Support, Information & Information Center
- One-on-one support and referral – We offer one-on-one support for any family members/friends with a loved one in recovery from a mental illness during office hours & by appointment outside of the office hours.
- Partnership Presentations
- Resource Center and Library
- Family Education Program (funding provided by Interior Health Authority)
- Family Support Groups In Partnership with the B.C. Schizophrenia Society and Penticton Mental Health Center
- Peer Support Program for South Okanagan Similkameen
- Positively Social (psychosocial rehab group) focus – being positive and learning appropriate social skills. There is a different fun and engaging activity every week. Every Thursday at 2:00 pm at 205 Martin Street, Penticton
- Your Recovery Journey – This program offers five free interactive weekly sessions, each ninety minutes long, and all facilitated by people in recovery who can give you valuable information that will help you on your recovery journey. You’ll also learn how to find peer support and build new life skills. Call 250-493-7338 to register.
- Kids in Control
- Puppeteer Program
- National Depression and Anxiety Screening Day
- Walk-the-World (details to be announced – see events schedule)
- Women’s Support Group For women in recovery from a mental illness. Monday at 205 Martin Street. Time is under review. Call 250-493-7338 for information. Lead by Peer Support Workers.
- Strengthening Families Together courses South Okanagan Similkameen 2010 On-going Registration Call 250-493-7338 for further
(click here for events schedule) - Special Events
- Newsletter – the Iris Express (bimonthly)
Office Hours:
Monday 3-7
Tuesday to Friday 10am to 2pm
OR by appointment
Location:
205 Martin Street Penticton BC V2A 5K2
Phone (250) 493-7338 Fax (250) 493-0690
Email: BCSS Penticton
