Prince George Mental Health Consumer Council

11/05/2025

Have you seen what the Carefree Society is doing now? Check out the November schedule posted onsite. Recall how thaputic a nature walk is? Book it today!

The society was HandyDART before HD was a thing, and now having a new direction to give you inclusive and accessible rides to natural areas and parks in the region. They have an open house today to show off the bus at 1030 on Queensway! I'll try to make our meeting today at 1130 for the council, hope to see you there!

Carefree Society | Efficient, safe, and reliable integrated custom transportation service for residents in the City of Prince George

Carefree Society offers accessible and inclusive transportation services in Prince George, ensuring safe, reliable, and stress-free travel for seniors and individuals with mobility needs. Enhancing

10/10/2025

At our last meeting, we joined Jo Anne Stanton and reflected on our memories of her brother Harold, and his wife Ester. He was a valued member of our board, his wife a familiar face. She attended the meeting and shared her obituary. It's below. Thank you, Jo Anne, for allowing me to post it here with an image of him. I hope you join this page.

'Harold W F Stainton passed away quietly at home on July 12, 2025. He was born in Terrace, BC in April, 1964, the youngest of four children. He had lived in Terrace, Cache Creek, Kamloops, and Logan Lake, moving to Prince George in 2007 with his wife, Ester.

Harold was a very quiet person, but very giving of his time to his friends. While in Logan Lake he was a volunteer fireman. In Prince George he volunteered his time at ACE (Activity Centre for Empowerment) where he was their treasurer for many years. He was very helpful in driving people around town who didn’t have vehicles and couldn’t afford cabs.

He is survived by his stepson DJ (Eun Kyoung Cho), granddaughter Zoey, his only sister Jo-Anne, his oldest brother Jim (Alma) as well as a nephew and nieces. Also missing him are some very good friends who considered him family. He was predeceased by his wife Ester, an older brother Neil, a sister-in-law Brenda, and his parents Harold and Doris. He loved his dogs throughout the years and his kitty, Tigger, is missing him greatly.

Rest in Peace “baby” brother. You will be forever loved and missed and are now reunited with your loving wife of 27 years.'

07/12/2025

Counseling services now available in Prince George, likely as a trial for BC Medical. Whatever the reason, it could be a perment thing spreading further through Northern Health.

There is a more complete story on CKPG News shared today on another medium, their website. I couldn't share that here. You'll have to watch the news tomorrow at Noon, 5 and 11 pm all night... Or at their website. The service is definitely needed and this link has an application for an appointment. I met the Therapy dog working with them today with the handler.

Short-Term Individual Counselling Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or in need of support? CMHA Northern BC is now offering short-term individual counselling for adults in Prince George. This free and...

06/08/2025

I wrote a blog on my personal website, about a device we learned about at a couple of meetings, called the rTMS or Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a device sitting on a shelf at the hospital due to a challenge of hesitation. It has been called a game changer. Why isn't it being used? Enjoy.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). It's a head-sized device, used to treat diverse forms of mental illness. It employs a...

12/27/2024

Have a smooth transition into the new year. Celebrate responsibly and safely. PG Transit is a ride home or close there anyway. Happy New Year! Be safe.

Heading out to celebrate New Year's Eve? We got you covered for a safe ride home!

Transit is free after 7 p.m. on December 31 and extended service is available until 3 a.m. on select routes.

Check out the transit guide for more information: https://www.bctransit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/10184_PRG_NYE-TT.pdf

12/04/2024

We had our Christmas lunch today, played a fun game of dice with presents and saw old contacts. Was a great time, wished you all could've come. Oh well… You were thought of, and we all wished each other and you a safe Christmas holiday and a smooth transition into 2025. We'll see you then?

Place your mental wellbeing at the top of your holiday list.

The holiday season can be stressful. With the added pressures the season can bring, it’s important to prioritize your mental health.

https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/depression-and-holidays

11/27/2024

Help is genderless. If you need it, it is there for you. Bring it home.

Men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health. Instead, they may suffer in silence or turn to coping strategies that may cause them harm, such as unhealthy substance use.

In BC there are supports available 24 hours a day at https://helpstartshere.gov.bc.ca

10/24/2024

We are a community organization, and the City of Prince George has a community-minded invitation that may interest some of us. Check it out on the city's website. How's everyone doing?

About the Symposium This landmark Symposium will unite representatives from multiple agencies and governments to engage in comprehensive discussions and collaborative efforts. Recognizing the need to address the mental health and addictions crisis impacting communities throughout Central and Norther...

08/08/2024

The shade of a tree is compounded by the shade of a community of trees. It's much better than the shade of a building, but all beats an open sidewalk or staying at home. Be safe. A walk in nature is best, and considered therapeutic. Be safe and shaded.

Wondering how to stay active AND safe outside in hot weather? Check out these tips to keep you safely moving this summer. ☀️

Learn more: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/more/health-features/beat-heat

05/01/2024

At our meeting today we were visited by Anita Pery, the newly appointed Independent Rights Advisor for Mental Health British Columbia, who discussed her role and responsibilities.

Anita also went over the rights, as they apply to a person being detained. These Rights are supposed to be posted. A person being detained is supposed to be read those Rights too, under a clause in the Health Care act. In case you use a screen reader, I'll post the text on those pictures as a comment.

Anita's contact info was given too, for creditable answers to questions you might have. Comment below if you had forced treatment taking days and no rights were given or understood. It is a commonly missed step. Anita was invited back, stay tuned for news!

12/30/2023

I don't know if you had a great holiday season so far, but soon the new year will greet you with everyone you know.

We wish you the best wishes for a smooth transition into 2024, but we are very aware it all can be overwhelming. Here is some accredited help always available, if that applies to you. Happy New Year's Eve and day arriving in one more sleep as I post! Enjoy it safely, perhaps with BC Transit in Prince George till 3am New Years morning!

The holiday season can be a challenging time for people. A reminder that the Crisis Centre is always here for you. If you are struggling, feeling lonely, or need someone to talk to, please don't hesitate to reach out for support.

12/07/2023

I do not know if anyone needs this information, but the 3 digit help line is open for us when we need it. Take care of your self and accept the help if you call