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AA Support Groups

Contact person: Varies. Salvation Army is a good place to call for information
(250) 426-3876
Website: AA
Population Served: All people with alcohol addiction
Geographical area served:Cranbrook, BC
Referral Procedure:Self referral
Description of Service Provided: Group support, a desire to quit drinking using a 12 step program
Program times and places vary. 

Abbott Gardens

 Address:  C/O 39-13th. Ave. South
Cranbrook, B.C. V1C- 2V4
Phone #: 250 - 426-5269
Email:  housing@cmhakootenays.org
Website:www.kootenays.cmha.bc.ca
Abbott Gardens is a HOMES BC project accommodating a variety of client groups by making available traditional housing and support services for low-income singles.
This is a 3 story apartment style building with 18 single unitls, 3 handicap units and 3 two-bedroom units.
Geographical area served: East Kootenays
Referral procedures: self, through CMHA-K 

Adult Community Support Services

Phone: 250-420-2210
Address: 20-23rd Avenue North Cranbook
Area Served: East Kootenays
Service provided: Community and support services for chronic and persistant mental health issues.

Adults Short Term Assessment Treatment - Intake

Address: 20-23rd Avenue North, Cranbrook
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 250-420-2210
Service provided: Short term counseling for people with mental illness.
Referral process: self referral - drop in

ANKORS

46-17th Avenue South, Cranbrook BC V1C5A8
Phone: 250-426-3383 Fax: 250-426-3221 Toll Free: 1-800-421-2437
Email: gary@ankors.bc.ca
Website: www.ankors.bc.ca
Area Served: Cranbrook and district
Service provided: Information, support and resources for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS and HCV. Education/workshops on AIDS, Sexual exploitation of youth, sexual decision making, peer pressure and self image.
ANKORS partners with East Kootenay Addiction Services and subscribes to the conceptes of Harm Reduction.

Child and Youth Mental Health (Cranbrook branch)

Phone: 250-426-1514
Website: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/mental_health/
The Ministry of Children and Family Development provides a range of specific mental health services for children and youth.
Child and Youth Mental Health (CYMH) provides direct and contracted community-based services to children, youth under the age of 19 and their families on a voluntary basis.
Referral Process:  self referral, family referral, doctor referral

Cranbrook Home Support

20 - 23^rd Ave  North
Cranbrook, B.C V1C- 5V1
Phone #: 250 - 417- 6161
Fax      #  250 - 489- 1734
Website:  www.interiorhealth.ca
Population served: People who need assistance managing personal healthcare need
Description of service provided: 1-1 in home personal healthcare assistance
Geographical area served:  Cranbrook
Referral procedures:  must be assessed and referred by a case manager.

Cranbrook Women's Resource Centre

32-13th. Ave. South
Cranbrook, B.C.  V1C- 2V3

Phone #: 250 - 426-2912  Fax # 426-2984
Email:  cbkwrc@shaw.ca
Name of Contact Person(s): Vicky Dalton
Population served: all women and children
Service provided: lay counseling advocacy and support
Geographical area served East Kootenays
Referral procedures: self, drop-in

Crisis Line

Contact person: Jackie Rankel
250-426-8407
Address: Each volunteer works from an undisclosed location
Phone: 250-426-8407 or 1-800-667-8407
Website: www.kootenays.cmha.bc.ca
Population: Anyone in a crisis situation
Area served:  East/West Kootenay
Funding source: CMHA for the Kootenays
Referral Procedure: Self referral
Description of service: Provide crisis intervention and support over the telephone

D.A.R.E - Drug Awareness Related Education

RCMP Office
31 11^th Ave South Cranbrook BC
Phone: 250-417-4231
Population: everyone
Area: South East Kootenays-Golden, Creston, Elkford, Cranbrook, Kimberly
Funding sources: D.A.R.E BC, Federal Government, community support and donations
Website: www.dare.com/home/International/StoryPage64e3.asp?N=International
Referral Procedures: self or social worker
Description of Service: Assists in the prevention of substance abuse among school-aged people; teaches alternatives to destructive behaviors

Developmental Disability Mental Health Services

Contact person: Susan Mayson/ Susan England-Williamson
100 – 117 10^th Ave South, Cranbrook BC V1C 2N1                       
250-426-4822
Email: susiemayson@interiorhealth.ca  and susanengland-williamson@interiorhealth.ca
WEB: www.interiorhealth.ca
Population Served: People 14 years and older who have a developmental disability
Area Served:  Cranbrook, Jaffray, Golden Invermere, Creston, Fernie Sparwood, Elkford
Referral Process:  Community Living BC
Description of Service:  Assessment, treatment, therapeutic interventions, consultations, support & advocacy for those with a mental illness and a developmental disability

East Kootenay Addiction Services

202 - 1617  Baker Street
Cranbrook, B.C. V1C-1B4
Phone #: 250 - 489-4344
WEB: www.ekass.com
Name of Contact Person(s): Dean Nicholson
Population served:  Individuals & their families with alcohol and drug 
related problems
Description of service provided: Counseling, day programs, support
Groups, home detox, methadone program, prevention and education,
Resource library, referrals to other agencies and programs.
Geographical area served:   East Kootenays
Referral procedures:    Individual (self) , couple, family and groups

East Kootenay Eating Disorder Clinic

Cranbrook Health Unit 20-23^rd Ave. North
Cranbrook B.C.-V1C 5V1   
phone: 250-489-6416 fax: 250-489-0843
contact person: Roberta McCabe
email: roberta.mccabe@interiorhealth.ca
website: www.interiorhealth.ca
Population served:  children 8 years - Adult
Service provided:   Medical and nutritional assessment for people with eating disorders; outpatient treatment. " Just for Girls" groups for grade 6 girls. Public school presentation on eating disorders
Referral procedures:  Doctor, Therapist or Counselor

Elder Mental Health Services

20-23rd Avenue North Cranbrook
Phone: 250-420-2210
Area Served: East Kootenay
Service Provided: Support services to caregivers; assessment and treatment for seniors.

Free as an Eagle: Christian Based Treatment Center

13- 620 Kootenay Street North, Cranbrook, V1C3T9
Phone: 250-426-9730
Contact: Rev. Ron Short
Email: rbshort@telus.net
Area served: East and West Kootenay
Service provided: 90 day structured residential treatment program for all addictions
Referral procedure: self referral

Home Detox Program

Address: #20 - 23^rd. Ave S
Cranbrook, B.C.V1C-5V1
Phone #: 250 - 417-6171
Website:  www.interiorhealth.ca
Contact Person(s):    June Robins,
Population served:  Anyone with addictions.
Description of service provided:   Home detox allows an individual to withdraw from alcohol and/or other addictive substances, in the privacy of their own home.
Geographical area served:  Cranbrook
Referral procedures:   Must be clean for 2 weeks and want to actively participate.

Interior Health Authority

Cranbrook Health Unit
20-23rd Avenue South Cranbrook BC, V1C 5V1
Phone: (250) 420-2200 Fax: (250) 420-2295 Toll Free: 1-888-426-7566
Website: IHA Mental Health/Addictions

Kootenay Clover Clubhouse

400 Victoria Avenue, North Cranbrook BC, V1C3Y3
Phone: 426-0102
Contact: Ada sutton
Service Provided: Socialization and drop-in center for people with mental illness
Referral Process: self, doctor, psychiatric team

Kootenay Initiative Program (KIP)

400 Victoria Avenue, North Cranbrook BC V1C3Y3
Phone: 426-7839
Service Provided: Life Skills Program from people with mental illness

Methadone Maintenance Program

East Kootenay Addiction Services
202 - 1617  Baker Street
Cranbrook, B.C. V1C-1B4 
Phone #: 250 - 417-6171
Email:      ekand@cintek.com
Website:  N/A
Name of Contact Person(s): Deb Summers
Population served:  anyone meeting criteria
Description of service provided: get off opiates without the symptoms of withdrawal
Geographical area served:  Cranbrook
Referral procedures:    self, doctor

Mental Health Support Workers

2205 - 2^nd St. North
Cranbrook, B.C. V1C- 3L4
Phone #: 250 - 417- 6161
Website:  www.interiorhealth.ca

Name of Contact Person(s): Dawn Branswell
Population served:  Mentally Ill
Description of service provided: 1-1 support and life skills assistance for persons with a mental illness
Geographical area served:  Cranbrook
Referral procedure:  must be assessed and referred by a Mental Health nurse.

Narcotics Anonymous - (NA)

Cranbrook Regional Hospital - Group Room
Monday nights at 7:30 p.m.
Area Served: worldwide
Referall procedure: self referral

Ponderosa House

Service Provided: Mental Health and addictions short term stay with full time support staff.
Website: www.interiorhealth.ca
Area served: East Kootenay
Referral procedures: Hospital - Emergency

Problem Gambling Help Line

1-888-785-6111 for 24/7 info

Problem Gambling Program
Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch
Box 9311 Stn. Provincial Government
Victoria, B.C.   V8W-9N1
Phone #: 250 - 387-0757 Fax      #: 250-356-1910
Website:  www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca
Population served:  ages 17+
Service provided:   Provides information, brief counseling, and referrals.Geographical area served:  British Columbia or other provinces/territoriesReferral procedures:  Self-referred, call goes to an operator who assists with a referral to a counselor who will make contact with the client. Other agencies can also refer people for gambling help.

Public Guardian & Trustee

1345 St. Paul St. Kelowna, B.C. V1Y-2E2
Phone #: 250 712-7576    Fax # 250 712-7578    1-877-511-4111

Email:      estates@trustee.bc.ca
Website: http://www.trustee.bc.ca/default.htm
Population served: children, youth and adults in BC

Description of service provided: Children and youth under the age of 19 by protecting their legal and financial interests

Adults who require assistance in decision-making through protection of their legal rights, financial interests and personal care interests; and

Heirs and beneficiaries of deceased persons when there is no one willing or able to administer their estates, the estates of missing persons, and the beneficiaries of personal trusts

Sonya's Gardens/Kimberly's Gatehouse

C/O CMHA-K
39-13th. Ave. South
Cranbrook, B.C. V1C- 2V4
Phone #: 250 - 426-5222  Fax # 426-2314
Email: housing@cmhakootenays.org
Website:www.kootenays.cmha.bc.ca
Name of Contact Person(s): Joan Powell
Population served: low income families
Description of service provided: subsidized housing
Geographical area served: East Kootenays
Referral procedures: self, through CMHA-K

Teen Empowerment and Mastery (East Kootenay Addiction Services)

Address: 202 - 1617  Baker Street
Cranbrook, B.C. V1C-1B4
Phone #: 250 - 489-4344
Email:      ako@cintek.com
Contact Person(s): Alison Ko
Population served:  Youth (Male and Female) aged 15-18
Service provided: engaging in a 5 day residential retreat including intense personal and emotional work, dealing with life challenges.
Area served:  Cranbrook - but is open to youth living in the East Kootenay Region.
Referral procedures:   - Obtain referral from a professional - complete application package - participate in screening interview with staff

Top of the World Ranch

PO Box 29
Fort Steele, B.C. VOB-1N0
Phone #: 250 - 426-6306   1-888-996-6306
Website:  www.topoftheworldranch.com

Population served:  Anyone with addictions.
Service provided:  Residential  28 day treatment ranch for persons with alcohol and/or other substance addictions. 600-acre ranch provides rehabilitation services and family support programming.
Geographical area served:  Worldwide
Referral procedures:  Self referral

Urgent Response Psychiatric Assessment

Cranbrook Regional Hospital/Community
Phone: 250-919-1725
Service Provided: Outreach and assessment services after hours for people with menal health concerns.
Area served: Cranbrook