Cell clinic supplies psychological well being providers to rural communities in better Kawarthas area

Cell clinic supplies psychological well being providers to rural communities in better Kawarthas area
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Cell clinic supplies psychological well being providers to rural communities in better Kawarthas area
The Street Forward cellular wellness clinic operates out of two automobiles that journey to rural and distant communities within the better Kawarthas area. A program of The Canadian Psychological Well being Affiliation Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge, the clinic affords help to individuals experiencing psychological well being and addictions points. The branding on the automobile was designed to aovid keep away from the stigmas nonetheless surrounding psychological well being and addictions. (Picture: Workplace of MPP Laurie Scott)

Individuals in rural and distant areas within the better Kawarthas area who’re experiencing psychological well being and addictions points now have entry to a full vary of helps with the launch of ‘The Street Forward’, a cellular wellness clinic working out of two automobiles.

The Canadian Psychological Well being Affiliation Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge (CMHA HKPR) unveiled the brand new cellular wellness clinic at a media occasion on Thursday morning (February 16) in Lakefield.

The occasion was attended by neighborhood companions and native politicians together with Peterborough-Kawartha MPP Dave Smith, Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Laurie Scott, Peterborough mayor Jeff Leal, and Peterborough County warden Bonnie Clark.

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Whereas one of many clinic’s two automobiles had already been bought with funding introduced by the Ontario authorities as a part of the province’s 2021 funds, CMHA HKPR decided s second automobile was required to serve the agricultural communities throughout the area. Over the previous yr, the group raised $300,000 to buy the second automobile.

“Due to the help of many donors together with the Kinsmen Membership, Peterborough Police Companies, and Bell Canada, we’ve bought the second automobile,” mentioned CMHA HKPR CEO Mark Graham.

The 2 automobiles provide psychological well being and addictions providers to underserved communities by visiting rural areas throughout town and county of Peterborough and County, the Metropolis of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County, the place residents might in any other case have problem accessing these providers due to challenges similar to an absence of transportation.

Community partners and local politicians at a media event in Lakefield on February 16, 2023 where the Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge launched 'The Road Ahead', a mobile wellness clinic. (Photo courtesy of CMHA HKPR)
Group companions and native politicians at a media occasion in Lakefield on February 16, 2023 the place the Canadian Psychological Well being Affiliation Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge launched ‘The Street Forward’, a cellular wellness clinic. (Picture courtesy of CMHA HKPR)

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The clinic supplies counselling and remedy, help with addictions and substance use, psychological well being training, remedy help, and entry to different providers similar to psychiatry.

In response to a media launch, the branding design on the automobiles was developed with the help of Peterborough promoting firm Outpost 379.

Chosen to be welcoming and constructive, the design isn’t particular to psychological well being or addictions to keep away from the stigmas nonetheless surrounding psychological well being and addictions, and the limitations these stigmas might pose for individuals needing help.