Mental Health Services - Coping Skills Program

Provided by: Health PEI

Service Description

Participants attend one session per week over a 6 to 7 week period and learn skills to manage patterns of chronic stress and distress. The program:
  • Is based on cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies
  • Covers a different topic and teaches different coping strategies each week
  • Is taught by nurses, social workers, psychologists, occupational therapists, and addiction counselors

Information

Eligibility:
Applicants must be age 18 years or older and:
-Be experiencing chronic stress, overwhelming emotions and anxiety
-Want to make changes in their life
-Be prepared to attend all group sessions
-Be willing to work on material at home
-Keep information about other program participants confidential
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Contact your local Community Mental Health/Community Mental Health and Addictions office or have your health care provider refer you
Documents Required:
PEI Health Card
Program Hours:
Varies by location
Language:
English
Coverage Area:
Prince Edward Island

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