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2010/11 Submitted by Doug Kinar, Executive Director
Advocacy: Prince Albert Branch is continually advocating on behalf of people coping with mental illness through participation on a variety of committees in the Prince Albert community, including the Housing Advisory Committee and the Race Relations and Social Justice Committee. Education: We offer Mental Health First Aid Workshops and ASIST workshops in Prince Albert and area. Since we have begun presenting ASIST workshops, we have trained over 500 people. We have also trained over 260 people in Mental Health First Aid. In addition, we also provide a Life Skills presentation delivered on request to SIAST, First Nations University and other interested groups. CMHA Prince Albert Branch presented at the Community Schools Conference earlier this year. Programs: Our programs are running as usual. We have 45 mental health clients participating in our vocational programming, which includes the lunch program, As Good As New Store, independent living program and the Homestead Quilting program. The year 2010 has seen a minimum of 90 distinct clients that make use of the Drop In center at least once per month. We have served over 9,100 meals, designed and sewn many quilts that make their way across Saskatchewan, and the As Good As New Store continues to serve the community providing quality used clothing. Services: Our new eight-unit apartment complex is a great success. All eight units are occupied and the tenants are happy to be living there. The support worker is doing a wonderful job working with the clients. Canada World Youth is currently operating in Prince Albert. There are nine Canadians and nine Nicaraguans volunteering in our community. We look forward to their next rotation in the fall. Our dedicated staff, although few in number, continue to work together to make a positive impact in our community. On behalf of the CMHA Prince Albert Branch Board of Directors and myself, I would like to express our continued gratitude and appreciation for their contribution to the success of our organization. We would also like to thank all of our supporters and funders for their contributions. This includes: Prince Albert and Area United Way, Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation, Community Initiatives Fund, Prince Albert Parkland Health Region, Victoria Square Compounding Pharmacy, Conexus Credit Union, Greenland Waste Disposal Ltd., the Kinsmen Club of Prince Albert and all of the individuals who have made donations specific to our organization. Working together can and does make a difference! Reach us at: Prince Albert Branch Doug Kinar, Executive Director 1322 Central Avenue Prince Albert, SK S6V 4W3 Phone 306 763-7747, Fax 306 763-7717 e-mail pacmha@sasktel.net |
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