Programs and Services in Cold Lake

Cold Lake has many mental health practitioners with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide individualized and quality mental health care.

To assist in looking out for your psychological and emotional wellbeing, consider using the following resources

Workshops

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training ASIST (2-day course): Participation in the full two days is required.  Small group discussions and skills practice are based upon adult learning principles.  Powerful videos on suicide intervention will be presented. Feel challenged and safe in the small class setting as you learn suicide first aid.
  • safeTALK (3.5 hours): This 3.5 hour workshop will alerts you to the warning signs indicating a risk of suicide.  The workshop emphasizes the importance of recognizing the signs, communicating with the person at risk, and getting help or resources for the person at risk.
  • Looking Forward (3.5 hours): Looking Forward encompasses the developmental, cognitive, and emotional differences found within this age group in presenting strategies to strengthen the protective factors of youth at risk of suicide. Relevant intervention strategies are explored through videos and case studies. This half-day workshop is for people working with youth ages 12 to 24.
  • St John First Aid (2-day course) 16+: Participation in the full two days is required. This course provides all the skills required for Adult, Child and Infant Resuscitation; choking. 


PSYCHOLOGY TODAY

Psychology Today provides listings of duly certified and licensed mental health practitioners. We highly encourage you to connect with a local practitioner.


FAMILY LIAISON OFFICER IN COLD LAKE

Nikita Proulx
4 Wing Family Liaison Officer
FLO.mfrcs@gmail.com
Tel: 780-594-6006 ext. 231


STRONGEST FAMILIES REFERRALS - MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Difficulties with behaviour or anxiety?  As a Military Member, Veteran and a spouse/dependent, you can access free programs for in the comfort and privacy of your home (telephone coaching) at convenient times.

Programs:

  1. Childhood Behaviour (Ages 3-12)
  2. Bedwetting (Ages 5-12)
  3. Stress Management (Ages 9-16)
  4. Anxiety for Children & Adults

Get a referral today! 
Contact 4 Wing MFRC at 780-594-6006 



MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

Located at the CLHC
80-594-4404
Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm
Referrals, consultations with and without appointment as well as over the phone.


MENTAL HEALTH LINE

Open to residents of Cold Lake and area 24h/day, 7 days/week
Phone : 780-735-3600 or 1-877-303-2642