The Aboriginal & Inuit Friendship Program is designed to link
Aboriginal and Inuit post-secondary students with Aboriginal and Inuit
clients at Selkirk Mental Health Centre.
The Friendship Worker will provide culturally appropriate social
support for those clients who request this service. The Friendship
Worker's goals are to meet the clients need for social interaction.
Responsibilities:
As part of SMHC's Aboriginal Services, led by the Elder with
assistance from the Activities Worker, and
in cooperation with Program staff:
- Provides important cultural input and social interaction with
the client
- Provides a one-to-one friendship and support to the client
- Assists clients in strengthening their skills in areas of daily
living activities, self-care, communication, social behavior
through role modeling, mentoring and encouraging personal growth
- Assists clients in cultural, recreational/vocational or
educational interests of choice
- Participates in the development and implementation of
activities, programs and events
- Assists individuals or groups of patients to understand the
traditional cultural, social or spiritual relevance of activities
and events
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Aboriginal/Inuit cultures is essential
- Ability to speak an Aboriginal/Inuit language
- Understanding of client empowerment
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of community resources
- Understanding of the issues faced by individuals experiencing a
mental illness
- Willingness to work flexible hours
- Ability to work independently
- Related education and experience (one year of volunteering with
persons with special needs is an asset)
- Post secondary education in the mental health field and related
experience preferred
Supervision:
- Works with supervision/direction from the Activities Worker
The program is designed to help break through any isolation
barriers our clients may feel while away from their families and
communities, thus creating a more culturally acceptable environment.
For further information, please call:
Aboriginal Elder or Activities Worker
Phone: (204) 482-3810
Adult Mental Health services are provided throughout the Province
through the Community Mental Health Workers in all Regional Health
Authorities. These Community Mental Health teams provide
assessment, consultation, case management, rehabilitation, support
services (referred to as Proctor Services) and community education.
Community Mental Health Workers from all Regional Health
Authorities:
May work in collaboration with the program treatment teams and with
the patients
May be involved in all aspects of their admission, assessment and
treatment while at Selkirk Mental Health Centre
Is a voluntary service available to provide patients and their
families' ongoing assistance, support and treatment following their
discharge from the Centre
Therapeutic Nutrition Service is an integral component of
patient care, as adequate nutrition is a fundamental need of all
individuals.
The dietitian will:
Meet an individual inpatient's nutritional needs by providing
modified meals and nourishment
Assist with the management of physical disease through diet
modification
Assist with the development of life-skills and knowledge regarding
nutrition needs through education
Contact Person:
Ms. Christine Tuan - Dietitian
Phone: (204) 482-3810
Accounts Payable – Process all vendor
invoices and employee expense claims according to contract amounts.
Controllership – Provide guidance and
instructions for all procurement and payment activities at the
Centre according to government-wide policy and procedures.
Employee Parking Program – Assist employees
with filling out forms and updating information for parking
at the Centre
Financial Planning – Prepare Annual Estimates
and monthly Cash Flow forecasts with variance explanations,
prepare Annual Report and other various end-of-period reports,
and participate in various management meetings (i.e. Redevelopment,
Strategic Planning, etc.).
Patient Trust – Provide a banking service
environment for patients to deposit and access funds during
their stay at the Centre.
Residential Billings – Calculate residential
fees and correspond with patient’s family or committee
regarding the fee structure and appeal process. Prepare invoices
for daily residential fees and receive payment.
Contact Person:
Ms. Danah Bellehumeur, Manager
Phone: (204) 482-3810
The purpose of this service is to coordinate information to ensure
timely access; provide expert data analysis, interpretation and
research; and provide leadership in the area of health information
strategies, policies and standards in order to improve patient
outcomes and Selkirk Mental Health Centre performance.
Includes:
Patient record maintenance (Selkirk Mental Health Centre and Brandon
Mental Health Centre)
Information integration to support comparative reporting and best
practice
Project Management
Sharing of statistical information to ensure continuity of care
Database/Spreadsheet design
Release of Information within legal/administrative guidelines
Contact Person:
Ms. Tracy Jakobson, Manager
Phone: (204) 482-3810
Central Library
The Library provides services for staff, patients, families,
students, volunteers, and those associated in partnership with the
Centre. Resources include books, journals, cassettes,
videotapes, etc., located in the Central Library or in various work
areas as Relocated Reference Material.
Patient Library
Reading material is available on each ward for patients' use.
Ward D-8 in the Reception Unit and the Extended Treatment Unit have
patient libraries. Patients from the Vocational Incentive
Program staff the Library on D-8. Staff and patient representatives
from all programs in the Centre meet to discuss purchases for
material, suggestions are taken to the Patient Assembly for approval,
and then selections are purchased. Donations are welcome.
Contact Person:
Ms. Lorna Weiss,
Library Technician
Phone: (204) 482-3810
Occupational Therapy enables people to achieve health through
participation in meaningful occupations. Occupation includes all
daily tasks and activities such as self-care, home management, work,
leisure, community and social activities. The occupational
therapist works with people to identify occupational performance
concerns, and enables them to change or remove the barriers to
meaningful occupation. Occupational therapy assists people to
maximize their functional ability and to develop the skills and/or
community supports needed to make positive life changes.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
PURPOSE: To explore vocational interests and aptitudes and
develop job readiness through inter-disciplinary assessments and skill
development opportunities.
Services provided primarily relate to the Pre-employment phase of
"The Choose-Get-Keep Approach."
Services in the "Choose" phase include:
Employment goal setting utilizing identification of vocational
interests and supports, psychological testing, standardized
Occupational Therapy assessment tools and work simulation
Skill development and job readiness training through individual and
group counseling/teaching sessions and situational work experiences
Situational work experiences available through Vocational Incentive,
which provides opportunity to learn, develop, improve, or maintain
work skills and habits in supportive work placements throughout the
Centre. Work placements can be with specific treating
disciplines, such as Occupational Therapy areas and the Vocational
Resource Centre, or with service and support staff, such as dietary
and housekeeping
Services in the "Get" phase include:
Assistance with resume writing, job interview skills, job search and
application activities. Where further job placement assistance is
required a referral is made to the appropriate community resource as
part of discharge planning.
Services in the "Keep" phase:
Primarily apply to patients who have a job to return to and may
require assistance identifying job stressors, accommodations needed to
stay employed and skill development or strategies needed to be
practiced to return to work. (e.g. cognitive therapy, relaxation
techniques, time management, etc.)
For people involved with a Vocational Rehabilitation Agency/Program
prior to admission, the treatment team can provide continuity in the
Vocational Rehabilitation Process, working collaboratively with the
Agency at the request of the patient.
Contact Person: Go to specific Program Manager
Pharmacy is responsible for the procurement of drugs
and related products. Inventory is monitored and pharmaceuticals
are distributed throughout the Centre.
Pharmacy monitors patients’ drug therapy for drug-related
problems through regular medication reviews.
Drug information service is provided to patients, staff and member
of the general public.
Contact Person:
Ms. Lorraine Graham, Manager
Phone: (204) 482-3810
Therapeutic Recreation contributes to the broad spectrum of
health care through treatment, education and the provision of
recreation opportunities, which facilitate the development,
maintenance and expression of an appropriate leisure lifestyle for
individuals with physical, mental, emotional or social limitations.
Therapeutic Recreation offers therapeutic treatment
activities which encompass physical treatment and motor training
activities; leisure education and recreation participation which
encompass sport/active games, social activities and special events.
Contact Person: Go to specific Program Manager
The Self-Help Office is located in the Recreation Hall and is
staffed by:
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba - Monday, 9:00-4:00
Manitoba Schizophrenia Society - Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00-4:00
Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba - Fridays, 9:00-4:00
Each Outreach Worker Offers:
Visitation on the Wards
Supports and services for prevention, early intervention and
awareness of mental illnesses
Individual consultation/support
Group support; family, consumer, friends
Education: Brochures, Videos and Public Presentations/Awareness
Cognitive Behavioural Programs
Social & Educational Support for Peers, Family & Friends
Information on Community Resources
Advocacy – Working in partnership with consumers, families
& staff
Referral Services
Newsletters (Members)
Supports are offered to patient & family during their stay
at S.M.H.C. & continue upon discharge into the community
Goals
To advocate for quality of life for anyone affected by mental
illness and co-occurring disorders.
To promote research into causes & treatment of mental illnesses
To offer support & guidance to anyone suffering the effects
of mental illness
To empower people to alleviate the development & management
of mental wellness
To restore self-confidence, overcome stigma, discrimination
& misconceptions surrounding bio-chemical brain disorders
To increase public awareness & understanding of mental illness
To provide resources for children, adolescents, adults, families,
employers & health care professionals
Psycho-educational Programs
Family support groups meet monthly
Resource Centre-Newsletters, workshops, videos & books,
current information on subjects such as medications, symptoms,
etc.
Name That Feeling Program
8 Stage Healing Program
Strengthening Families Together Program
Support Groups on the Wards
Peer Support Group
Hearing Voices Simulation Workshop
Links
Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba
100 - 4 Fort Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 1C4
Phone: (204) 925-0600
Toll Free: 1-800-805-8885
Fax: (204) 925-0609
Website:
www.adam.mb.ca
E-mail: selfhelp_smhc@mts.net
Manitoba Schizophrenia Society Inc.
100 - 4 Fort Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 1C4
Phone: (204) 786-1616
Toll Free: 1-800-263-5545
Fax: (204) 783-4898
Website: www.mss.mb.ca
E-mail: selfhelp_smhc@mts.net
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba
100 - 4 Fort Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 1C4
Phone: (204) 786-0987
Toll Free: 1-800-263-1460
Fax – (204) 786-1906
Website: www.depression.mb.ca
E-mail: selfhelp_smhc@mts.net
For more information about the Self-Help
Office:
Phone: (204) 482-3810 ext 416
The Selkirk Mental Health Centre affirms the spiritual experience
of each patient, and the role of spiritual care in assisting recovery
and the promotion of well being. Every patient has the right to
spiritual care in the faith tradition of his or her choice, either
from the Centre's Interfaith Chaplain, Aboriginal Elder, or from a
community clergy person.
The Selkirk Mental Health Centre Interfaith Chaplain responds to
the spiritual needs of patients through:
Visitation on the ward
Emotional support of patients and families
Prayer and provision of spiritual literature
Spiritual counsel
Worship services
Spiritual discussion groups
Sacramental visits
Facilitating the ministries of religious communities
Conducting memorial services for deceased patients
Contact Person:
Reverend Mary Holmen, Chaplain
Phone: (204) 482-3810
The Selkirk Mental Health Centre Aboriginal Elder responds to
the spiritual needs of patients through:
Visitation on the ward
Emotional support of patients and families
Spiritual counsel
Sharing Circles
Arranging and conducting traditional, spiritual ceremonies
Assisting patients in forming links with Elders in their home
communities
Provides Aboriginal Cultural awareness training for staff to enable
them to assist clients better
An Activities Worker is also available to
assist the Elder in providing spiritual care, and is involved in the Aboriginal
& Inuit Friendship Program.
Contact Person:
Mr. Ernest Daniels, Aboriginal Elder
Phone: (204) 482-3810
These services are available on a voluntary basis to patients,
their families and Centre staff. A Chapel is located in each
Program.
The times and locations of worship services are posted on bulletin
boards in each ward. Times of services at local churches are
also posted for those patients who are able to attend church in the
City of Selkirk.
Support Service provides a variety of services to the patients
and to the staff to meet patient care needs.
Provide a clean environment for patients
Serve three(3) meals a day for patients
Provide between meal beverages and snacks for patients
Provide linen for all patients
Provide escorted transportation for patients, between buildings, to
appointments and other escorted trips
Provide registered dietitian service to assess patient needs,
plan treatment and care, counsel patients and provide discharge
service
Provide supplies throughout the Centre where and when required
Contact Person:
Ms. W. Smith-Windsor,
Manager
Phone: (204) 482-3810
Selkirk Mental Health Centre has a Telehealth site
that is part of the MBTelehealth videoconference Network. This
site gives patients, staff and community members’ access
to 42 other Telehealth sites across Manitoba.
The site allows us to provide discharge planning
meetings, family meetings and family visits for patients currently
at the Centre, and follow-up meetings for patients that have been
recently discharged from the Extended Treatment & Rehabilitation
Program, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program and Forensic Rehabilitation
Program. Referral Assessments to the Extended Treatment &
Rehabilitation Program and the Psychosocial Rehabilitation Program
can now be done over the telehealth link for patients unable to
travel to Selkirk.
The videoconference format will also be used to
provide education sessions to physicians and other health care
providers at distant sites in Manitoba.
Contact Person:
Ms. Bonnie Diakiw
MBTelehealth Site Coordinator
Phone: (204) 482-3810
The Group Program at SMHC is designed to assist our patients in their
recovery and in reaching optimal health. Each program area of
the hospital has it’s own Group Program; designed with the
individual patients in mind.
The groups themselves are primarily conducted by nurses with
the assistance of other team members. The individual groups are
approximately one hour long and a schedule of activities is made
for the patients attending.
The patients are given the opportunity to learn how to deal with
issues such as anger and stress management, medication awareness,
spiritual issues, understanding and managing their illness along with
fitness and health issues.
Community Awareness Groups are offered throughout the Centre.
These are designed to help those who are preparing to return to the
community after a lengthy stay in hospital or for those who wish to
prevent re-hospitalization after an acute/short term admission.
The groups throughout the Centre are available to anyone wishing to
attend and it is recommended that patients take an active role in
their own recovery by taking advantage of some of the programs offered
at Selkirk Mental Health Centre.
Contact Person: Go to Specific Program Manager
What do volunteers do? Volunteers enhance services
provided to patients and their families at Selkirk Mental Health
Centre. They work as:
Friendly visitors, working with individual patients on a one to one
basis
Assistant Activities Instructors, working with groups of patients in a
structured program
Recreation Aides, working with large groups of patients in a
recreational setting
Fine Option Restitution Volunteers, working off their fines by doing
community work. They do not work in direct patient care areas, but
rather in the support service area, i.e. Food Services
Part of a visiting group. Groups visit the Centre on a monthly basis,
(e.g. Mennonite Churches) annual basis, (e.g. Selkirk Legion) or at
regular intervals throughout the year (e.g. local entertainment)
Contact Person:
Mr. Darwin Kupchik,
Coordinator
Phone: (204) 482-3810
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