Prince George Mental Health Consumer Council

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!