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Free Live Webinars: "PSR Values and Indigenous Pedagogies" & "PSR and Peer Support"

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📣 Free Live Webinars!

Please note that recorded webinars are only available to members of PSR RPS Canada.

PSR Values & Indigenous Pedagogies – Walking Together - Wed. May 15 noon Eastern

The focus of this webinar is on how both approaches, PSR and Indigenous Pedagogies,  uphold and embrace the important aspects of being - Holistic, Community-Centered, Strengths-Based, Culturally Relevant, and Relationship-Centered - by infusing PSR Core Values & Principles with Indigenous pedagogies.

 In the ACC Parkland SSW program, students are taking the necessary steps to take all of us on the road to ReconciliACTION and progress. Both PSR & Indigenous pedagogies are welcoming, engaging, and empowering!

PRESENTER: James (Jim) Price is a Certified PSR Recovery Practitioner (CPRRP) and works as an instructor at the Assiniboine Community College Parklands Campus in Dauphin, Manitoba. James instructs students in the ‘Social Services Worker Program’ and is a PSR Manitoba Chapter Executive Committee member.

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PSR and PEER SUPPORT - June 6, 2024 12 noon Eastern

Cori will present on peer support, including her own personal living experience, and how it aligns with the PSR competencies and embodies recovery-oriented practice.

PRESENTER:  Cori has been working in Peer Support since 2013. She has worked at CMHA Calgary and currently works for Alberta Health Services at the RAAM Clinic.

Cori has her CPRRP and Canadian Certified Peer Support Worker (CCPSW) with The Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation. Cori is on the PSR/RPS National Education Committee. 

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(Edited by Vicky Huehn - original submission Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 3:00 PM)

(Edited by Vicky Huehn - original submission Tuesday, 7 May 2024, 3:00 PM)

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Available courses

PSR RPS Canada Membership with Journal Access

Enrolment on payment
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Available for purchase by individuals interested in becoming members and considering applying for the Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Practitioner (CPRRP).

If you are a member of an organization that has purchased a membership on your behalf, your journal access will be available in your organization's course.

Benefits include:

  • Meets the first step towards being eligible to apply for the CPRRP. (Please refer to the full list of eligibility requirements for CPRRP here for more information.)

  • Discounts on PSR/RPS Canada, including chapters & United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation (PRA) conferences and training events

  • An opportunity to serve on the PSR/RPS Canada Board and committees

  • Voting privileges on PSR/RPS Canada issues and elections

  • Membership with World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (WAPR)

  • An e-subscription to the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal (Boston University)

  • Full access to member-only learning portal 

PSR RPS Canada Membership without Journal Access

Enrolment on payment
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Available for purchase by individuals interested in becoming members and considering applying for the Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Practitioner (CPRRP).

Benefits include:

  • Meets the first step towards being eligible to apply for the CPRRP. (Please refer to the full list of eligibility requirements for CPRRP here for more information.)
  • Discounts on PSR/RPS Canada, including chapters & United States Psychiatric Rehabilitation (PRA) conferences and training events
  • An opportunity to serve on the PSR/RPS Canada Board and committees
  • Voting privileges on PSR/RPS Canada issues and elections
  • Membership with World Association of Psychosocial Rehabilitation (WAPR)
  • Full access to member-only learning portal 

Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Practitioner (CPRRP) Designation Application

Enrolment on payment
Why have the CPRRP Designation?

The benefits of obtaining the Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation Recovery Practitioner (CPRRP) designation are multiple:

  • A national designation valid across provinces and territories
  • Confidence you understand your role in the recovery process of those you serve
  • A list of competencies, including the performance indicators for each competency domain based on research and practice
  • Support to increase knowledge and skills and flexible Maintenance of Certification opportunities
  • Common language amongst CPRRP staff
  • Ability to monitor and track outcomes along the recovery journey of those you serve
  • Connection to a network of practitioners beyond your own agency
  • Commitment to a practitioner code of ethics
  • Access to an organizational code of ethics to support your agency
  • Your name added to the elite roster of CPRRPs

How to submit your application

Click here to learn how to submit your application for CPRRP Designation.

Total investment

  • CPRRP Designation Application fee: $250.00 
  • Maintenance of Certification fee: $175.00 upon certification and every three years after that.

BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorders

Our Story
What started out as a pilot project in 1997 has turned into an innovative eating disorder program that has gained attention at a national level and has positively impacted thousands of lives. Saskatchewan residents are truly fortunate to be able to access holistic residential programming for disordered eating – including bulimia, anorexia, binge eating disorder, and eating disorders not otherwise specified.

BridgePoint Center for Eating Disorders is a provincial resource that provides program options that include recovery and healing for people who are experiencing eating disorders. We are a non-profit provincially approved facility that works in partnership with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. We are a residential program where participants stay in the community at our facility for the duration of their program. There are 8 single rooms available, with 24/7 support.

Holistic Healing
BridgePoint focuses on an alternative approach to healing—focusing on many areas of a person’s life. We incorporate different exercises throughout our programming that focus on mind, body, and spirit. At BridgePoint, we do not use the phrase “fixing” people because we do not believe they are broken. We believe that the participants have the answers within themselves and that they are stronger than they believe. This strength is what will help them get through this journey. BridgePoint is not a “cure” for disordered eating because we understand recovery is a process and it will take time. We are often asked our success rate and it is not possible to give a definitive answer because success is hard to define. For example, for one person success might be getting rid of their disordered eating behaviors but the thoughts are still occurring. Success to another individual may mean purging less. We have seen success in forms such as support, resiliency, courage, strength and hope.

We view eating disorders as a type of coping mechanism. We look into what is driving the behaviour of disordered eating. We believe it is not beneficial to only treat the symptoms or behaviours. It is essential to look at why someone is using these types of behaviours. We believe individuals use food in some way (eating too much, not eating enough) to cope with an internal struggle. At BridgePoint, we focus on these internal reasons which we have seen as previous trauma in their life, such as different forms of abuse or loss of loved ones. It could also be perfectionism, being high achievers, parental expectations or other areas of concern. By working through these struggles and focusing on developing healthy tools and skills to cope, rather than focusing solely on the food or solely on the behaviours, these individuals can start living their lives differently and in turn their behaviours can diminish over time and may eventually disappear because they are no longer needed.

Cara Centre

Cara Centre is an 11 bed facility that opened in April 2011 and is located in Kelowna, BC. This facility is for individuals who have a mental illness or psychiatric concerns, and are interested in working on personal wellness, community integration, and achieving desired quality of life. Our goal is to help individuals develop skills and access resources as required to enhance their capacity to be successful and satisfied in the living, working, learning and social environments of their choice.

Communitas Supportive Care Society

Ensuring Abundance for People of All Abilities
We create a community for people of all abilities so that everyone can belong, grow, and make the contribution they want to make. To that end, we facilitate home living, community support, employment, social enterprises, and respite for people living with disabilities in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and Vancouver Island.

Our Vision

Creating an inclusive community and abundant life for all.

Our Mission

Inspired by Jesus Christ, Communitas will be a place of belonging, growth and contribution.

Our Values

Reflecting our belief that all human life is created in the image of God, our values at Communitas are:

  • Spirituality: The whole person is valued, body, soul and spirit. We honour God-given love, creativity and compassion in each person.
  • Sacredness of Life: We believe that all life is precious and should be nurtured.
  • Stewardship: We use all resources accountably and responsibly to serve the good of the community.
  • Excellence: We are committed to quality services and continuous learning in all that we do.
  • Relationship: We are people-centred. We build relationships with one another through respect, dignity and gentleness of spirit.
  • Community: We support healthy, inclusive communities that promote belonging, growth and contribution for every person.
  • Diversity: We support and empower people of all abilities, from all walks of life, faith, social standing, race, gender, orientation, culture or ethnicity.

Community Supports for Adults

The Community Support Teams for Adults/Community Supports for Adults supports individuals living with persistent mental illness to develop and maintain a safe, satisfying quality of life in the community. In many instances, mental illness has had a major impact on aspects of clients’ lives, such as housing, employment, social supports, finances and daily living skills. The Principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery guide the teams’ work. These principles emphasize hope, recovery, empowerment, and supportive recovery. 

Douglas College Psychosocial Rehabilitation Graduate Diploma [STUDENTS]

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) is a one-year, part-time program that will prepare you for the challenging and rewarding field of recovery-based mental health services. This is the only program of its kind in Western Canada.

Gain specialized knowledge and skills

The Psychosocial Rehabilitation program consists of four courses that are offered online in real time, plus an additional practicum PSR course, giving you the specialized knowledge and skills needed to work as a Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP). The shift toward recovery-oriented mental health services has created a need for qualified individuals to work in a variety of mental health settings.

Be prepared for the Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Practitioners certification

Course materials are designed to help you apply and integrate current Canadian PSR Competencies of Practice into mental health and substance use settings. The Graduate Diploma program prepares you to qualify as a Certified Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Practitioner (CPRRP) via PSR Canada. The CPRRP certification is recognized by employers throughout Canada.

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Improving mental health outcomes for all people in Canada

We believe everyone should get the chance to achieve their fullest health potential.

At the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), we shine a light on mental health and work to improve the lives of people who experience mental health problems and illnesses (as well as their families and caregivers).

We offer accessible training programs that support mental health in communities and workplaces and lead research and program initiatives that emphasize people-centred values like lived and living experience. These include:

  • suicide prevention
  • stigma and discrimination
  • access to high-quality, culturally appropriate mental health services
  • workplace psychological health and safety
  • substance use health

The MHCC is a national not-for-profit corporation and a registered charity. We are supported by funding from Health Canada, partnerships with federal, provincial and territorial governments, foundations, private sector organizations, and donations from the public.

Mental Health Connections

Mission
MHC endeavours to empower persons with mental health issues, to maximize their growth and potential through the use of recovery strategies.

Vision
A stigma-free society that cares, understands and accepts people with mental health issues for their abilities rather than their disabilities.

Values
Respect, dignity, self-determination, integrity, choice, empowerment, hope, individuality, confidentiality, diversity, honesty, equality, optimism and non-judgmental attitude.

Options Community Services

Invitation

Building community. Inspiring hope.

We are a non-profit registered charity providing social services primarily in Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley. We believe in helping people help themselves. We believe in collaborating with individuals, businesses, community groups and government to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

We envision a healthy community as a safe and clean environment where we all have a sense of belonging. It is a place where each of us has the opportunity to work and learn and to develop and realize goals that are meaningful and fulfilling.

Phoenix Residential Society

Phoenix Residential Society is a charitable, non-profit, community-based health care organization providing psychosocial (psychiatric) rehabilitation services to persons in Regina with psychiatric disorders, concurrent disorders (psychiatric & substance abuse); persons who are chronically homeless; and persons with acquired brain injury (ABI) and other cognitive disabilities.


What Is Our Vision?
Strengthening Community by Supporting Recovery.

What Is Our Mission?
To provide recovery-oriented services that foster empowerment, promote hope, and build connectedness in the community.

Our Core Values

  • Person-centered
  • Team-oriented
  • Integrity
  • Compassion
  • Passion

PSR RPS Canada | British Columbia Chapter

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PSR RPS Canada | Manitoba Chapter

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PSR RPS Canada | Ontario Chapter

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The Canadian Mental Health Association Manitoba and Winnipeg

Invitation

In the early 1980’s CMHA, Manitoba Division wanted to create a strong Winnipeg Regional office.

Members were recruited for a board and work began on determining the priority mental health issues for Winnipeg.

In 1984 the CMHA, Winnipeg Region was formally incorporated. In keeping with the Board’s perspective on the need to improve the quality of services available the agency began by exploring creative service options.

The agency conducted research and found that housing was one of the most critical needs of persons living with serious mental health problems.

The Supportive Housing Program was then developed and was based on the principles of choice and control and in integrated community housing. It evolved into the Options in Support and Housing program in 1992 changing from a cooperative housing model to individualized support and a full range of housing options in the community.

A second area of major importance for the agency was the area of advocacy and the rights of consumers. In 1987 a Mental Health Advocate Service was established and by 1993, included a 14-week skill development program called the Personal Empowerment Program which trained 30 people each year.

Meaningful employment is one of the most important factors in a person’s level of life satisfaction and yet it was an area that the mental health system hadn’t responded to in a significant way.

In 1991 a supported employment program, Employment Dimensions began operation and assisted people to choose, get and keep employment in the competitive workplace.

In recent years the Options In Support and Housing program and Employment Dimensions were separately managed and funded.

In an effort to create a more comprehensive service, where participants could work on any goal in the areas of living, learning and working the two programs amalgamated in 2004 under the name Rehabilitation and Recovery Service.

Public education has always played a significant role in CMHA, Winnipeg Region’s activities. Through public presentations, training, Mental Health Week, the distribution of brochures and other material there is a promotion of awareness and understanding of mental illness in the community.

Since its formation CMHA, Winnipeg Region has contributed to and participated in numerous coalitions and working groups in the area of mental health, housing, employment and disability issues with the goal to improve the quality of life for people living with serious mental health problems.

Within the various roles and projects it has undertaken CMHA has remained true to its belief in choice, respect, personal growth and recovery.

Our vision

A Manitoba where mental health is honoured as a universal human right

Our mission

To advance mental health, well-being, and recovery across Manitoba

Our Values
  • Work hard to listen
  • Discover better ways
  • Believe it’s possible
  • Support one another
  • Focus on impact
  • Honour lived experience
  • Create stronger connections
  • Serve with passion
  • Be curious
  • Embrace IDEA – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility

The Canadian Mental Health Association Rosetown Branch

About CMHA Rosetown

CMHA Rosetown is the newest branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association located in Saskatchewan. We provide education, advocacy, and support groups to everyone in our community in West Central Saskatchewan.

About CMHA Saskatchewan

CMHA SK is a volunteer-based organization which supports and promotes the rights of persons with mental illness to maximize their full potential; and promotes and enhances the mental health and well-being of all members of the community.

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Saskatchewan Division – CMHA SK – is one of the oldest and largest community-based human services organizations in Saskatchewan. We are proud to be part of CMHA National, connecting us with branches all across Canada.

Our purpose is to:

  • fight to reduce the stigma of mental illness through public education
  • provide educational opportunities to help the public understand mental health issues
  • provide services to schools, communities and individuals promoting Mental Health for everyone
  • advocate for consumers of mental health services

CMHA Branches offer social and vocational programs to people with mental illness, unlocking the door to a better quality of life. We depend on volunteers to provide leadership and guidance in all areas of the association.

2018 Strategic Plan
2018 Reflecting Back, Moving Forward: A strategic Plan for CMHA Saskatchewan Division

Passed by the Board of Directors on January 12th, 2019.

Mission Statement

The Canadian Mental Health Association (Saskatchewan Division) Inc. is a volunteer-based organization which supports and promotes the rights of persons with mental illness to maximize their full potential; and promotes and enhances the mental health and well-being of all members of the community.

To learn more about the Canadian Mental Health Association and what we do on a National level, please click here.

The Canadian Mental Health Association Sudbury Manitoulin

 

About CMHA-Sudbury/Manitoulin
The Canadian Mental Health Association-Sudbury/Manitoulin (CMHA-S/M) was established in 1984 and is a not-for-profit organization with a volunteer board of directors.

The branch is mandated to provide services to individuals with mental health issues or a diagnosis of a mental illness (though it is not required) within the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. Our purpose is to support healthy people and communities through advocacy and the provision of safe, inclusive and accessible mental health and substance use services.

CMHA-S/M is primarily funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and also receives funds from the Ministry of Child & Youth Services and the City of Sudbury.

About the Canadian Mental Health Association
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), founded in 1918, is one of the oldest voluntary organizations in Canada. Each year, we provide direct service to more than 100,000 Canadians through the combined efforts of more than 10,000 volunteers and staff across Canada in over 120 communities.

As a nationwide, voluntary organization, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes the mental health of all and supports the resilience and recovery of people experiencing mental illness. The CMHA accomplishes this mission through advocacy, education, research and service.

CMHA branches across Canada provide a wide range of innovative services and supports to people who are experiencing mental illness and their families. These services are tailored to the needs and resources of the communities where they are based. One of the core goals of these services is to help people with mental illness develop the personal tools to lead meaningful and productive lives.

We are strongly committed to ensuring the provision of quality services and focus our activities to meet the needs of our community by establishing future directions which build on existing successes. The 2019 – 2024 Strategic Plan identifies future directions and priorities for the next five years. Our focuses are in the area of Improving Health Equity, Leading Mental Health & Addiction System Transformation as well as Building a Healthy & Sustainable Organization.

2019-2024 Strategic Plan Infographic

The Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto

Invitation

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), founded in 1918, is a nationwide, charitable organization that promotes mental health for all.

Established in 1953, CMHA Toronto has grown to operate 26 sites across the city, employing over 425 staff and serving over 15,000 individuals each year.

Our vision is for mentally healthy people in a healthy society. We are on a mission to improve the mental health of all with services, advocacy and leadership that create belonging and hope.

Training & Resources for Organizational Administration

The Training & Resources for Organizational Administration course is available to all administrators whose organizations have purchased PSR RPS Canada Memberships for their members.

In addition to guidance on using your organization's course in VidaNovaVLE™ to offer content to your members, it is a hub for sharing experiences and ideas to continuously improve the services we offer our communities.

Community of Practice

Welcome to the Community of Practice course for all PSR RPS Canada members! 

 
What is a community of practice?
  • A community of practice is a group of people who share a common concern, problem, or interest in a topic and who come together to fulfill both individual and group goals.
  • Communities of practice often focus on sharing best practices and creating new knowledge to advance a domain of professional practice. Interaction on an ongoing basis is an important part of this.
  • Many communities of practice rely on face-to-face meetings and web-based collaborative environments to communicate, connect and conduct community activities.

This space allows you to create and participate in discussions with other members across Canada and the world, sharing best practices, discussing emerging trends, and more!

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Resource Library

Welcome to the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Resource Library!

The left-hand sidebar of the page offers a wide variety of modules, webinars, online resources, and e-books. Please feel free to look around and complete any modules you are interested in.

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