In 2006 AMI-Québec launched a series of tele-workshops-a pilot project in collaboration with the Foundation for Vital Aging (www.careringvoice.com). The tele-workshops are information sessions on mental health related issues via the telephone. They have proved to be a successful outreach program, especially for families living in circumstances that deny them easy access to English services.

In 2009-2010, we offer the fourth series with the following six sessions:

Wednesday, September 30, 2009 / 7–8 pm
Your pharmacist knows: the straight facts about medications and their interactions
Guest speaker: Dr. David Bloom, psychiatrist

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 / 7–8 pm
Post-partum depression: it's not just a mother's pain
Guest speaker: Dr. Barbara Hayton, psychiatrist

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 / 7–8 pm
What's normal and what's a warning sign in teen behaviour
Guest speaker: Dr. Ashok Malla, psychiatrist

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 / 7–8 pm
The double whammy of mental illness and addiction
Guest speaker: Rita Spataro, Portage

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 / 7–8 pm
How to communicate so that your message gets across
Guest speaker: Dr. Perry Adler, psychologist

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 / 7–8 pm
Understanding a diagnosis: how it's decided, how it can change
Guest speaker: Dr. Marc Laporta, psychiatrist

There are two ways to register for a tele-workshop session:

OPTION 1
You can register via the Care-ring Voice website:
www.careringvoice.com 24 hours a day seven days per week.

OPTION 2
You can call the Care-ring Voice Info-line and register by phone.
The info-line is open
Monday-Friday
9 am - 5pm (EST)

Call 1-866-396-2433

DO YOU HAVE A LOVED ONE WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS?

Try AMI-Quebec’s free support group for English speaking caregivers dealing with mental illness in a loved one from the comfort of your home...

English speaking caregivers across Quebec who are experiencing difficulty coping with the mental illness of a loved one are invited to participate in support groups over the telephone. Self-help support groups are non-judgmental, safe and confidential forums where people come together to deal with shared concerns and problems. Our groups are especially designed to reach caregivers living in regions where English services are not readily available, and to help you cope when a loved one has a mental illness. A trained facilitator provides any needed assistance.

‘You alone can do it - but you can’t do it alone’ is the central thrust behind self-help support groups. Join us; share, listen, and strengthen your coping skills.

Groups will be held Wednesday evenings:

November 18, 2009, 7:00 to 8:15 PM
January 13, 2010, 7:00 to 8:15 PM
March 17, 2010, 7:00 to 8:15 PM

Please note that space is limited!

There are two ways to register for a tele-support:

OPTION 1
You can register via the Care-ring Voice website:
www.careringvoice.com 24 hours a day seven days per week.

OPTION 2
You can call the Care-ring Voice Info-line and register by phone.
The info-line is open
Monday-Friday
9 am - 5pm (EST)

Call 1-866-396-2433