SHALEM MENTAL HEALTH NETWORK
is a faith-based, Ontario-wide network that provides responsive and preventive mental health support to individuals, families and communities. Our support services seek to restore hope.
Our DNA
We develop new, innovative partnerships between communities and professional mental health services—using the strengths of each to effectively meet real mental health needs.
Counselling
Providing individual, couple & family counselling.
Including specialized therapies, such as for children and youth who struggle with attachment disorders and their caregivers.
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Meeting mental health needs where they happen.
Getting your mental health needs met in your neighbourhood, workplace, faith community or school—when & where they emerge.
Learn MoreCommunity Partnerships
We are about partnership and support.
Supporting workplaces, faith communities, schools, and neighbourhoods in building healthy relationships.
Learn MoreThankful for our past, embracing our present
and working towards the future
Our History
In the late 1950s, a number of visionary people began to dream of providing a service in Christ’s name for people who struggle with mental illness and psychiatric issues.
Our Present
Today we are now a network of more than 150 practitioners and offer new, community-based ways of reaching out to the very group of people envisioned by the organization's founders.
Our Future
Our dream is for every person to thrive in healthy relationships in strong communities, regardless of circumstances. We are constantly working towards this vision. Donations bring us that much closer.
Give today. Change tomorrow.
THE SHALEM FOUNDATION
Our purpose is to strengthen support and create growth in the Shalem Mental Health Network through donations. These donations enable the Network to continue providing quality counselling and community support programs. We invite you to learn about the ways you can give today!
Learn MoreWhat’s Happening at Shalem
CURRENT NEWSLETTERS
SHALEM NETWORKER
Summer 2018
SHALEM DIGEST
Fall 2017
FAITHCARE LINKS
September 2018
RE-CREATE
November 2017
EVENTS + WORKSHOPS
We invite you to join us for one of our workshops or events!
Learning How to Grow Restorative Churches, Winnipeg MB
DATE:
October 19, 2018 – October 20, 2018
TIME:
9:00 am – 4:30 pm
LOCATION:
The Bridge Church | Get Directions
Anne Martin and Bill Bickle will be facilitating a FaithCARE training in Winnipeg, MB on October 19 & 20, 2018. This is the first two days of the FaithCARE training: Learning How to Grow Restorative Churches. This training is a
Dyadic Developmental Practice and Psychotherapy (DDP) Level 1 Training
CATEGORY:
DATE:
November 20, 2018 – November 23, 2018
TIME:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
LOCATION:
St. Cuthbert’s Church | Get Directions
Betty J.B. Brouwer, certified DDP practitioner, consultant and trainer will be leading an introductory four-day training course on Dyadic Developmental Practice, Psychotherapy and Parenting (DDP). This approach assists therapist and professionals to understand and effectively support children, young people and
Relational Ministry and WrapAround
CATEGORY:
DATE:
September 12, 2018
TIME:
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
LOCATION:
Melrose United Church | Get Directions
On Wednesday, September 12th at Melrose United Church join Andrew Hawkins as he speaks about Relational Ministry with the use of the wraparound process in Chatham-Kent. We will meet from 6:30-8 pm, in the church auditorium. All interested are welcome. RSVP
Creating Healthy Connections – one PACE at a time
Betty Brouwer will be presenting a two and a half day workshop for Ktunaxa Kinbasket Child and Family Services in Cranbrook, BC. Betty will present on helping communities who have experienced trauma and loss through an attitude of Playfulness, Acceptance,
Evaluating Impact. Finding New Directions.
THE SHALEM CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE & LEARNING IN COMMUNITY-BASED MENTAL HEALTH
The Centre is Shalem’s public platform for Learning, Dialogue, Communication and discovering New Directions in supporting all communities—neighbourhoods, workplaces, faith communities, schools—to effectively care for all of their members, especially their most vulnerable.
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