New Crisis Line #1-888-353-CARE(2273)

The launch of this network means all Interior Health residents now have around-the-clock access to telephone support through one toll free number: 1-888-353-CARE (2273) when they need assistance managing personal concerns.
Crisis lines are a valued community safety net offering support to callers who are facing challenges such as depression, substance abuse, poverty, spousal abuse or homelessness. 
This toll free number links callers to the nearest crisis line first.  If that line is busy, the system will route the call to another Interior based crisis line.  Crisis lines are often the first step people take when facing personal issues.

Living Life To The Fullest

LLTTF is a skills enhancing course which is based on cognitive behavioural principles( CBT); and is suitable for people who want to maximize their ability to deal with life’s challenges. LLTTF is a 12 hour, eight week course offered in a group format.  The course sessions are about 1 hour long and held each week.  This course includes activities designed to engage participants at their comfort level, and inspire them to shift how they respond to stresses in their lives.  Sessions include LLTTF booklets, worksheets, as well as moderated discussions in which participants may share information, ideas, and provide mutual support.  People from all walks of life benefit from LLTTF.  Parents, employers, people experiencing stress and change in their lives, individuals living with mental health issues, etc… Whatever the reason, the skills covered in LLTTF can provide you with useful tools to enhance how you tackle life’s challenges.  In eight weekly sessions, participants are taught how to deal with their feelings when fed up, worried or stressed, and learn skills to help them tackle life’s problems; please see attachment for details on the 8 weekly sessions. September 26th - November 14th, 1:00 - 2:30 at the Downtown Activity Centre, Salmon Arm

To register or if you have questions about LLTTF please contact Dianna Churchill ( 250-832-8477)

Due to the grant from Bell we are able to significantly reduce the cost of this course ( usual cost $150 - $200).  We are able to provide this course for $35 per person.

Welcome BBQ

Don't forget that this Wednesday is the Welcome BBQ.  I hope to see you there!

Parents Together Group

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to remind you about the parents of teens group (Parents Together) which is held at the Family Resource Centre every Wednesday from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.

Parents Together is an ongoing program for parents of teens. Any caregiver of a teen who would like to better understand the dynamics of the adolescence, improve their relationship with their youth or who is struggling with parenting issues is very welcome to join us at any time. The program's purpose is both education and group support.

Can you please provide this information to any caregivers (parents, foster parents, grandparents..) who may benefit from this group. For more information they can call the Family Centre 250-832-2170 or Susie 250-833-6406. I have also attached a poster.

Thanks so much for your help. I would love to build up this group!

Susie Steves

Shuswap Family Resource Centre

Welcome to a new school year!

I cannot believe how time seems to pass more quickly the older I get!
I hope you had a great summer, filled with sun and fun.
2012-2013 is sure to be a good year.  Please keep checking into my blog. I promise that I will do my best to keep updates and new information available.