Mental Wellness

Mental Wellness Manager
Robb Lansdowne
T (250) 838-9538 ext. 302
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Holistic Wellness Practitioner
Denica Bleau
T (250) 309-2936
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Holistic Wellness Practitioner
Jessica Kent
T (250) 309-2331
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Band members experiencing addiction issues are supported with referrals to counselling and addictions and treatment detox. Harm reduction supplies and education are also available.

Our counselling services for children and youth ages 5-18 are shared between Splatsin, Adams Lake Indian Band, Little Shuswap Indian Band and Neskonlith Indian Band. This confidential service can provide children, youth and families with the following:

• Initial assessment and clinical screening
• Mental wellness counselling
• Referrals to other resources as required
• Advocacy and support throughout the treatment and healing process

Individuals navigating the health care system are assisted through coordination with doctors, specialists and support teams; advocacy for desired referrals and treatments; resource research, funding and pathways to access; the link between health authorities and Splatsin; and referrals to community-based organizations and resources.

Individuals experiencing legal issues are supported by referrals to legal resources and support with applications; domestic violence situations; navigating the Family Maintenance Enforcement Program; navigating child welfare issues; understanding and following probation orders; referrals to the Native Court Worker; and understanding court issues.

Individuals experiencing housing issues are supported by low-income housing applications assistance; subsidy and financial assistance; the development of short, medium and long-term housing plans; referrals to emergency shelters and transition housing; advocacy with landlords; and referrals to legal assistance to tenancy disputes.

Individuals experiencing financial issues are supported by referrals to food banks; assistance with financial resource applications including Persons with Disability (PWD) and Appeals and Income Assistance; referrals to employment and education resources; childcare subsidy applications; referrals to income tax and debt counselling; and assistance communicating with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Wellbriety is an Indigenous 12 step program that focuses on healing from trauma and addictions. Splatsin’s weekly programming has been suspended until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Wellbriety International is hosting daily virtual sessions online here.

Mental Health Crisis Lines

• British Columbia Mental Health Support: 310-6789
• Suicide Helpline: 1-800-784-2433
• Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text: 686868
• National Indian Residential School Survivors Support Line: 1-866-925-4419
• KUU-US Crisis Services: 1-800-588-8717
• Canadian Mental Health Association: 1-833-456-4566

Addictions

• AA Online Meetings
• Addictions & Substance Misuse Support Lines: 1-800-668-6868 (Children), 1-800-663-1441 (Adults)
• FNHA COVID-19 Recovery Support
• Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Online Recovery Meetings

Harm Reduction Education & Supplies

• Splatsin Health Services: (250) 838-9538 or 5767 Old Vernon Road
• Cammy LaFleur Street Outreach Program: (250) 938-3518 or 2800 33 St. in Vernon (courtyard behind Gateway Shelter)
• Downtown Vernon Mental Health & Substance Abuse Clinic: (250) 503-3737 or 3306A 32nd Avenue
• Lifeguard App: the app is activated by the user before they take their dose

Domestic Violence & Abuse

• Domestic Violence Help Line: 1-800-563-0808
• The Vernon Transition House (Archway Society): (250) 542-1122
• The Salmon Arm Transition House (SAFE Society): (250) 832-9616
• Community Care for Armstrong, Enderby, and Spallumcheen: (250) 546-4752 (support for abuse towards elders and vulnerable adults)

General Wellness

• Tsow-Tun Lu Lum: Developing Personal Wellness Online Program

All Saints Alliance Church Vernon: (250) 542-3179
3205 27 St.

• Saturday lunch program from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Armstrong Food Bank: (250) 546-3465
3459 Pleasant Valley Rd.

• For residents of Armstrong and Spallumcheen (including Salmon River Reserve)

Enderby & District Food Bank: (250) 938-3114
907 Belvedere St. #102

• April monthly food hampers will be distributed on the 14 & 15 and the 21 & 22
• Hampers will be prepackaged so inform them of allergies
• Pick-up and delivery available

Enderby Twice But Nice Thirft Store: (250) 838-6822
702 Cliff Ave.

• Bread and produce stand

Shuswap Better at Home Program: (250) 253-2749

• For elders needing immediate assistance with emergency food hampers, community resources and delivery drivers

Second Harvest Salmon Arm: (250) 253-7270
360-B Alexander St. N.E.

• No appointment required: pick-up times are Wednesdays 4:30-6 pm and Fridays 1:30-3 pm
• Delivery and to-go bags are available for elders

The Alliance Church Vernon: (250) 545-7105
2601 43 Ave.

• Small food hampers handed out on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 am
• No appointment necessary

Upper Room Mission Vernon: (250) 549-1231
3403 27th Ave.

• Free hot breakfast from 9:00-9:30 am and lunch from 12:00-12:30 pm and supper from 4:00-4:30 pm on weekdays.

Vernon Food Bank: (250) 549-4111
3303 32 Ave.

• By appointment only, but bagged lunches are available in their parking lot daily from 1-2 pm

With the help of community members, we have created a series of traditional and non-traditional crafts to keep your hands busy during COVID-19. See the videos here.