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New online mental health program connects Islanders to mental health and substance use services
2020-12-23
Prince Edward Island has launched a new online mental health service in partnership with Canada Health Infoway.
Bridge the gapp is an online resource for Islanders to find mental health and substance use support information and select what best meets their needs. People can connect with local...
Health PEI Psychologists offer holiday coping tips during COVID
2020-12-18
As we approach the holiday season, Islanders are reminded that many mental health and addiction services are available year-round to those who need support.
“These are trying times filled with lots of difficult emotions,” said Dr. Jacqueline (Jackie) Roche, clinical psychologist, Health PEI. “...
Deacon House services still being offered
2020-12-14
Clients of Deacon House have temporarily been relocated due to a furnace malfunction.
Deacon House is operated by Health PEI and offers overnight shelter for up to six adult males over the age of 19 who abuse substances or have a chemical dependency. On Dec. 10, the building’s furnace failed and,...
Mental health and addictions services and support available for Islanders
2020-10-08
As Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 4-10, comes to an end, Islanders are reminded that there are many mental health and addictions services available year-round to those who need support.
“I encourage all Islanders to learn about programs and services available to people so we can all...
Strength program celebrates 10 years of helping young Islanders
2020-01-24
For the last decade, the province’s Strength Program has been helping hundreds of Island youth with mental health and addictions challenges to regain their lives.
The Strength Program offers a range of programming and supports, both residential and day treatment, for Island youth aged 15-24 and...
More support to help Islanders quit smoking
2019-12-03
Islanders looking to quit smoking now have access to additional supports, free of charge, through a new self-referral program.
All Islanders who smoke or use other tobacco products, and are ready to quit, are eligible to participate. The Smoking Cessation Program covers the cost of medications...
Adult Islanders have better access to mental health support with online service
2019-09-19
Adult Islanders who are dealing with anxiety and nervousness have faster and easier access to help and supports through an online program.
The new program, ICAN (Conquer Anxiety and Nervousness), educates adults about anxiety and gives them life-long skills to help deal with anxiety, depression...
Islanders to benefit from a modernized mental health and addictions system
2018-11-27
Strengthening Mental Health Services -
A province-wide investment in mental health and addictions infrastructure will improve care for the one in ten Islanders who experience mental health and addictions challenges in their lifetime.
As part of its 2019-20 capital budget released two weeks...
Housing support for Islanders living with mental illness
2018-05-08
Strengthening mental health services -
Islanders living with mental illness will soon have better access to housing that meets their needs.
Through a new partnership with Health PEI and the Canadian Mental Health Association-PEI, a 10-bed housing unit will be established this year that will offer...
New psychiatrists practicing in the province
2018-02-22
Strengthening mental health services -
Islanders’ access to acute mental health services continues to improve as another new psychiatrist joins the provincial complement, the fourth since the start of the year.
Dr. Anita Taj, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, began practicing last week in a...